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Summary
Manchester Met is home to one of the UK's largest and most diverse student communities, with around 44,000 students representing over 100 countries. Located in the heart of Manchester, the university has been proudly driving progress through excellent education and impactful research for 200 years. It offers a caring environment, where a network of students, staff, businesses and communities come together to innovate and share knowledge to help improve life for all.

Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate78%Postgraduate22%
Study mode
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Full-time84%Part-time16%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK93%International5%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 41%Female 59%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
56th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000653 65%56th
4 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212134 63%54th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.10 78%42nd
1 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.11 78%48th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.36 36%85th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252436 73%18th
9 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2226741 33%49th
3 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.318.098th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.8 92%74th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10073.9 74%76th
20 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10073.9 74%86th
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Subject League Tables 2025
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- American Studies
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Health Studies
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Philosophy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
49th out of 103
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10084.6 85%49th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227128 56%38th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%39th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.07 77%35th
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.4 95%39th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10052.0 52%83rd
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Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Manchester Met gives students the opportunity to tailor their university experience around their aspirations, with an extensive range of modules, activities and new experiences to choose from. With access to everything Manchester Met has to offer, students can try new things, grow as a person, and build the skills that employers value most. This helps them to graduate with much more than a degree.
Manchester Met offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to enhance students’ university experience. The university's scholarships not only help with education costs but also offer tailored career development opportunities. They help students build a professional network and become part of a supportive academic community. To help students who face financial barriers, the university offers the Manchester Metropolitan University Success Fund. This fund will allocate up to £4.5m per year to help learners succeed in their studies. For details, please refer to the university’s website.
Manchester is the ultimate student city, where students can satisfy all their food, drink and shopping needs. And the university’s campus is right at the heart of it. The Union is the central meeting point for Manchester Met’s diverse student community. With over 130 different student-led clubs and societies, it’s a great place to meet new people and try something new. Students can also join one of the university’s many sports clubs for a great way to make lifelong friends, gain self‑confidence and stay active. Wherever their passions lie, Manchester Met gives students the ability and confidence to explore them – supporting them every step of the way.