Manchester Metropolitan University has a proud heritage dating back to 1824. It is one of the largest universities in the UK, with over 34,000 students enrolled, and is home to a diverse international student population from more than 130 countries.The University is ranked amongst the world’s top 200 universities under 50 years old (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020), which is a measure of its commitment to delivering and supporting quality research and teaching.Manchester Metropolitan’s campus is located in the centre of Manchester, amongst world-renowned music, arts, shopping and sports venues and the second largest Chinatown in the UK. Manchester is considered Britain’s ‘best city to live in’ (Global Liveability Survey 2019 by the Economist Intelligence Unit) and one of the world’s top 10 most exciting cities (Time Out City Life Index 2019).The University is undergoing a £400m+ investment programme to enhance its teaching and research facilities, buildings and public spaces and 85% of Manchester Metropolitan’s research has a ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ impact. Its School of Architecture is ranked 3rd in the UK for architecture courses and 11th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2021. It is home to a triple accredited Business School, placing it among an elite group of business schools worldwide.Manchester Metropolitan provides its students with regular employability events including advice workshops, industry networking, guest speakers and careers fairs. The University has industry links with global companies, including Nike, Walt Disney, Microsoft, IBM and more. Students also receive lifelong access to a digital careers service to boost their career prospects.
Ranking:
- 65th in the Times University Guide 2021
- 70th in the Guardian University Guide 2021
- Following the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 85% of the research environment in English Language and Literature was rated ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’. Overall, 60% of the submitted research output was deemed ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ and the University rose 12 places in the research quality rankings and is now 53rd in the research power rankings.
- Former name: Manchester Polytechnic
- Type: Public
- Established: 1992 – Manchester Metropolitan University
- Predecessor institutions:
- 1970 – Manchester Polytechnic
- 1956 – Manchester College of Science and Technology[1]
- 1918 – Manchester Municipal College of Technology [1]
- 1892 – Manchester Municipal Technical School[1]
- 1883 – Manchester Technical School and the Manchester Mechanics’ Institution[1]
- 1838 – Manchester School of Design
- 1824 – Manchester Mechanics’ Institution
- Endowment: £1.0 m (2015)[2]
- Chancellor: Peter Mandelson[3]
- Vice-Chancellor: Malcolm Press[4]
- Students: 33,420 (2019/20)[5]
- Undergraduates: 26,435 (2019/20)[5]
- Postgraduates: 6,985 (2019/20)[5]
- Other students: 200 FE[6]
- Location: Manchester, England, UK
- 53.47053, −2.23872
- Campus: All Saints, Birley Fields