Is Manchester Metropolitan University public or private?

Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university and a registered provider with the UK's Office for Students (UKPRN 10007811). It gained university status in 1992 when Manchester Polytechnic was redesignated, with roots going back to the 1824 Manchester Mechanics' Institute and the 1838 Manchester School of Design.

What language are courses taught in?

All programmes referenced here are taught in English. International applicants must meet course-specific English-language requirements, commonly IELTS 6.0-6.5 overall depending on the course, unless exempt by prior education in English.

Can I apply straight after finishing school or my bachelor's degree?

Undergraduate courses (BA Fine Art, BA Fashion, LLB Law, BEng Mechanical Engineering, BSc Computer Science, BSc Adult Nursing, BCom-equivalent Business Management) admit directly from school-leaving qualifications, evaluated against course-specific UCAS tariff-point requirements (commonly 104-128 points). Taught master's courses (LLM, MSc Computer Science, MSc International Business, MBA) require a relevant bachelor's degree, typically at 2:2 or above. PhD places additionally require a relevant master's or strong bachelor's plus a viable research proposal and supervisor fit.

What does 2026/27 international tuition cost by course?

Published 2026/27 international fees (curl-verified against official course pages) include BA Fine Art/Fashion/BEng Mechanical/BSc Computer Science/BSc Adult Nursing £21,500/year, LLB Law/BA Business Management £20,000/year, LLM Law £21,000 total, MSc Computer Science/MSc International Business Management £21,000/year, the part-time MBA £27,504 total, and PhD fees banded £20,000-£27,000/year by research resource intensity. All figures exclude living costs; confirm the current amount on the official course page before applying.

How do I apply as an international student?

Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS. Taught postgraduate applicants (LLM, MSc, MBA) apply directly through Manchester Met's online application portal named on each course page. PhD applicants must identify a research project or supervisor before applying online through the postgraduate research route.

What English-language test scores are required?

Requirements are course-specific. BA Fine Art, BA Fashion and BEng Mechanical Engineering require IELTS 6.0 overall (no component below 5.5). LLB Law requires IELTS 6.5 overall (no component below 5.5). BSc Adult Nursing requires IELTS 6.5 overall (6.5 in reading/listening/speaking, 6.0 in writing). LLM Law and MSc Computer Science require IELTS 6.5 overall. Each official course page lists its own accepted tests and minimum component scores.

Does the LLB or LLM qualify me to practise law?

No. Both are academic law degrees delivered by Manchester Law School. Qualifying to practise law in England and Wales, or in any other jurisdiction, requires additional vocational training and registration with the relevant professional regulator (e.g. the SRA for England and Wales), separate from completing the LLB or LLM.

When do courses start and what are the application deadlines?

Most undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses start in September, with UCAS or course-specific portal deadlines published on each page. The LLM has both September and January intakes. PhD programmes generally start in September, October or January depending on funding and supervisor availability.

Are scholarships available for international students?

Manchester Met publishes named international scholarship schemes reducing headline tuition, including scholarships combinable with course-specific discounts (for example, MSc International Business Management applicants have been offered a combined discount worth up to £5,000 in past intakes). Eligibility, amount and course coverage vary by scheme and should be checked on the current scholarships page for the applicant's specific course and intake.

What accreditation does the Computer Science degree carry?

BSc Computer Science and MSc Computer Science are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, with additional endorsements from the Chartered Institute of Information Security, CompTIA and the Institute of Coding, meeting the academic requirement for eventual Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration, subject to the professional body's separate post-graduation criteria.

How is accommodation organised and what does it cost?

Manchester Met students use a mix of university-partnered halls and the private Manchester rental market, concentrated around the All Saints/Oxford Road corridor and the shared Fallowfield student area, with contracts commonly running 40-51 weeks depending on study level. Students not securing a hall place should budget for a deposit (commonly 4-5 weeks' rent) on the private market.

Is the Business School genuinely triple accredited, and does that affect Computer Science or Nursing?

Yes for the Business School specifically: AACSB accreditation is independently confirmed on AACSB's own accredited-institutions directory (aacsb.edu), alongside AMBA (since 1994) and EQUIS (reaccredited December 2025). This triple accreditation applies to Business School programmes (BCom-equivalent, MBA, MSc International Business, PhD Business) only; Computer Science holds separate BCS accreditation and Adult Nursing holds separate NMC approval, each independently relevant to those specific courses.

Is a placement or industry project guaranteed?

No. Some courses (e.g. BA Business Management, BEng Mechanical Engineering, MSc Computer Science) offer an optional placement year or industry project route, but availability, eligibility and outcome are course- and cohort-specific and not guaranteed by the university.

Is Manchester Metropolitan University public or private?

Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university and a registered provider with the UK's Office for Students (UKPRN 10007811). It gained university status in 1992 when Manchester Polytechnic was redesignated, with roots going back to the 1824 Manchester Mechanics' Institute and the 1838 Manchester School of Design.

What language are courses taught in?

All programmes referenced here are taught in English. International applicants must meet course-specific English-language requirements, commonly IELTS 6.0-6.5 overall depending on the course, unless exempt by prior education in English.

Can I apply straight after finishing school or my bachelor's degree?

Undergraduate courses (BA Fine Art, BA Fashion, LLB Law, BEng Mechanical Engineering, BSc Computer Science, BSc Adult Nursing, BCom-equivalent Business Management) admit directly from school-leaving qualifications, evaluated against course-specific UCAS tariff-point requirements (commonly 104-128 points). Taught master's courses (LLM, MSc Computer Science, MSc International Business, MBA) require a relevant bachelor's degree, typically at 2:2 or above. PhD places additionally require a relevant master's or strong bachelor's plus a viable research proposal and supervisor fit.

What does 2026/27 international tuition cost by course?

Published 2026/27 international fees (curl-verified against official course pages) include BA Fine Art/Fashion/BEng Mechanical/BSc Computer Science/BSc Adult Nursing £21,500/year, LLB Law/BA Business Management £20,000/year, LLM Law £21,000 total, MSc Computer Science/MSc International Business Management £21,000/year, the part-time MBA £27,504 total, and PhD fees banded £20,000-£27,000/year by research resource intensity. All figures exclude living costs; confirm the current amount on the official course page before applying.

How do I apply as an international student?

Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS. Taught postgraduate applicants (LLM, MSc, MBA) apply directly through Manchester Met's online application portal named on each course page. PhD applicants must identify a research project or supervisor before applying online through the postgraduate research route.

What English-language test scores are required?

Requirements are course-specific. BA Fine Art, BA Fashion and BEng Mechanical Engineering require IELTS 6.0 overall (no component below 5.5). LLB Law requires IELTS 6.5 overall (no component below 5.5). BSc Adult Nursing requires IELTS 6.5 overall (6.5 in reading/listening/speaking, 6.0 in writing). LLM Law and MSc Computer Science require IELTS 6.5 overall. Each official course page lists its own accepted tests and minimum component scores.

Does the LLB or LLM qualify me to practise law?

No. Both are academic law degrees delivered by Manchester Law School. Qualifying to practise law in England and Wales, or in any other jurisdiction, requires additional vocational training and registration with the relevant professional regulator (e.g. the SRA for England and Wales), separate from completing the LLB or LLM.

When do courses start and what are the application deadlines?

Most undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses start in September, with UCAS or course-specific portal deadlines published on each page. The LLM has both September and January intakes. PhD programmes generally start in September, October or January depending on funding and supervisor availability.

Are scholarships available for international students?

Manchester Met publishes named international scholarship schemes reducing headline tuition, including scholarships combinable with course-specific discounts (for example, MSc International Business Management applicants have been offered a combined discount worth up to £5,000 in past intakes). Eligibility, amount and course coverage vary by scheme and should be checked on the current scholarships page for the applicant's specific course and intake.

What accreditation does the Computer Science degree carry?

BSc Computer Science and MSc Computer Science are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, with additional endorsements from the Chartered Institute of Information Security, CompTIA and the Institute of Coding, meeting the academic requirement for eventual Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration, subject to the professional body's separate post-graduation criteria.

How is accommodation organised and what does it cost?

Manchester Met students use a mix of university-partnered halls and the private Manchester rental market, concentrated around the All Saints/Oxford Road corridor and the shared Fallowfield student area, with contracts commonly running 40-51 weeks depending on study level. Students not securing a hall place should budget for a deposit (commonly 4-5 weeks' rent) on the private market.

Is the Business School genuinely triple accredited, and does that affect Computer Science or Nursing?

Yes for the Business School specifically: AACSB accreditation is independently confirmed on AACSB's own accredited-institutions directory (aacsb.edu), alongside AMBA (since 1994) and EQUIS (reaccredited December 2025). This triple accreditation applies to Business School programmes (BCom-equivalent, MBA, MSc International Business, PhD Business) only; Computer Science holds separate BCS accreditation and Adult Nursing holds separate NMC approval, each independently relevant to those specific courses.

Is a placement or industry project guaranteed?

No. Some courses (e.g. BA Business Management, BEng Mechanical Engineering, MSc Computer Science) offer an optional placement year or industry project route, but availability, eligibility and outcome are course- and cohort-specific and not guaranteed by the university.