Manchester Metropolitan University

About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University was developed from mergers of various colleges with various specialisms, including technology, art and design. Its founding can be traced back to the Manchester Mechanics Institute, which was established in 1824 entirely through private initiative and funds to teach artisans the basic principles of science by part-time study, and the Manchester School of Design latterly known as the Manchester School of Art. The Manchester College of Science and Technology, which had originally been the Mechanics Institute and would then become UMIST, transferred its non-degree courses to the School of Art by 1966.

With around 40,000 students and 330,000 alumni from 170 countries, Manchester Metropolitan University is the ninth most popular by applications and among the biggest universities in the UK.This university is a hub of groundbreaking creativity, advances in sport, and pioneering works in science, engineering, health, education, business and law. Whether it’s undergraduates, postgraduates or degree apprenticeships, our diverse network of students, staff, communities and businesses come together to teach, learn and innovate to help make life better for all.

Why Should Study at Manchester Metropolitan University?

With its roots in higher education dating back to 1824, more than a century of expertise has developed MMU into what it is today.

Industry-relevant degrees – courses are designed to develop your career, with links to professional bodies including ACCA, AMBA, CMI, EQUIS and RIBA, and industry placement opportunities.
Diverse academic choice – Manchester Met is known for Manchester School of Art – one of the UK’s oldest art schools – as well as the Manchester School of Architecture. You'll also find the most affordable triple-accredited business school in the UK here.
Links to international companies – Manchester Met is dedicated to turning your career ambitions into reality. Graduates have gone on to work for Amazon, Astrazeneca, BBC, Facebook, IBM, Microsoft and PwC.

Manchester Metropolitan University is the ninth most popular university by applications in the UK (UCAS 2021/22 entry). The results, which have been published today, show that the University has risen from 801-1000 in 2020 to 601-610 in 2025 - an improvement of at least 190 places. Manchester Met is now ranked as #57 in the UK.

Campus

Manchester Metropolitan University was previously located on seven sites: five in Manchester (All Saints, Aytoun, Didsbury, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Hollings) and two in Cheshire (Alsager and Crewe). However, the university later closed six of the seven sites to rationalize its estate.

Manchester Metropolitan University comprises four faculties led by faculty pro-vice-chancellors, 10 Professional Services Directorates and a range of departments, schools and institutes. The four faculties are: Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, Health and Education, Science and Engineering, Library, Campus investment.