Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university tracing back to the Manchester Mechanics' Institution of 1824, which took university status in 1992. It teaches on one site in central Manchester and is among the largest in England.
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One record matters more than any ranking when reading a university page: the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits an institution to issue the CAS a student visa requires. Manchester Metropolitan University is on it. The visa itself is set out at UK visas and immigration.
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What kind of university is Manchester Metropolitan University?
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, founded in 1824 as the Manchester Mechanics' Institution, taking university status in 1992. It is now one of the largest institutions in England by student numbers.
Four faculties divide the provision: arts and humanities; business and law; health and education; and science and engineering. The Cheshire campus closed in 2019 and teaching consolidated in central Manchester.
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Which subjects stand out at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The subjects Manchester Metropolitan University is known for are art and design, business and law, fashion, health professions, sport science and computing and engineering. Manchester School of Art, founded in 1838, is the oldest part of the institution.
art and design
fine art, design and animation in Manchester School of Art, founded in 1838
business and law
business, finance and marketing, with Manchester Law School
fashion
fashion design, fashion business and textiles in Manchester Fashion Institute
health professions
nursing, physiotherapy and psychology
sport science
exercise and sport science in the Institute of Sport
computing and engineering
software, cyber security and engineering programmes
Programmes are searched from the university's own course catalogue, where each page carries the entry requirement, the syllabus and the fee in one place.
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What are the entry requirements at Manchester Metropolitan University?
Manchester Metropolitan University admits undergraduates on A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification; a Turkish high school diploma alone is not accepted for direct entry. Postgraduate admission rests on a bachelor's degree and each programme publishes its own requirement.
On English language ability the admissions pages take IELTS Academic at 6.0 as the baseline for undergraduate programmes; some departments publish a component score requirement or a higher threshold. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Which documents are required?
Degree certificate and transcript
with a certified English translation
Proof of English
IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic
Personal statement
your own account of why you chose the course
Reference letter
one at undergraduate level, usually two at postgraduate level
Passport
so the identity details match the application
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How much are tuition fees at Manchester Metropolitan University?
Manchester Metropolitan University publishes the international tuition fee on each programme's own page; there is no single central tariff. The student visa fee and the annual immigration health surcharge are added on top, and the university offers its own scholarships to international students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa application (from outside the UK) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge (per year) | £776 |
| Maintenance to evidence, outside London (monthly) | £1,171 |
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What is campus and student life like in Manchester?
The campus gathers on one site in central Manchester around Oxford Road and All Saints, with the library, sports centre and students' union within walking distance. Accommodation includes the Birley site and flats in the city.
Manchester is one of the largest student cities outside London, Manchester Airport takes direct flights from Türkiye, and London is a little over two hours away by train.
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How is an application to Manchester Metropolitan University made?
Undergraduate applications to Manchester Metropolitan University go through UCAS with up to five programme choices, and the equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Postgraduate and doctoral applications are submitted through the university's own online portal.
- Programme choice: the course catalogue gives the department, the requirement and the fee.
- Documents: transcript, diploma, personal statement, references and English language evidence.
- Submission: UCAS for undergraduate study, the university's portal for postgraduate.
- Offer: conditional or unconditional, with the conditions stated.
- CAS: issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
The step after the CAS is the student visa itself, and its published conditions are set out at UK visas and immigration.
How does the application timetable run, month by month?
| Period | Step |
|---|---|
| May–September 2026 | Researching courses, sitting the English test and preparing documents |
| September 2026 | UCAS applications open |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge |
| 13 January 2027 | Equal consideration deadline for undergraduate applications |
| February–May 2027 | University decisions and firming up choices |
| June–August 2027 | Meeting conditions, receiving the CAS and applying for the Student visa |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to Manchester Metropolitan University directly with a Turkish high school diploma?
A Turkish high school diploma is not accepted on its own for direct entry to an undergraduate programme. Applicants complete a foundation year, or hold A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification.
Which English language tests are accepted?
IELTS Academic is accepted and the level required is published on each programme's page, with 6.0 as the undergraduate baseline. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Does Manchester Metropolitan University issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. Manchester Metropolitan University appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits it to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies a student visa application requires.
When is the undergraduate application deadline?
The UCAS equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Applications arriving after that date are considered where places remain on the programme.
Sources
- Manchester Metropolitan University — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- Manchester Metropolitan University — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- UCAS — The equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 and an undergraduate application carries up to five programme choices.
- GOV.UK — The student visa application fee, the annual immigration health surcharge and the maintenance figure an applicant evidences are published by the Home Office. — 26 August 2026
