Manchester Metropolitan University

Institution Profile

About Manchester Metropolitan University

At Manchester Met, we nurture your uniqueness and give you the power to tailor your learning to your interests.

You can find your people in our diverse student community and your place in our inspiring, global city.

With our support, you can try new things, grow as a person, and find your own way to make a difference. And we’re ranked 7th in the UK for student employability*.

*Uni Compare 2025.

Information for students

We provide a range of support for students throughout the application cycle to support their transition to university. Students can book themselves onto sessions such as:

  • Undergraduate Open Days
  • Virtual workshops focused on topics such as the personal statement and student finance

Students can book our events through the link on the event page, or contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Information for teachers and advisers

Post-16 Outreach

We always welcome the opportunity to work with schools and colleges to support Year 12 and 13 students as they prepare for higher education. Whether you’d like to book a session, invite us to your HE Fair, or arrange a bespoke campus visit, please get in touch at [email protected]. You can also learn more here. We offer a range of face-to-face and virtual talks, workshops and activities, including:

  • Introduction and Applying to University
  • Introduction to Degree Apprenticeships
  • Make Your Statement – personal statement sessions
  • Student Finance & Budgeting
  • Interview Techniques
  • Student Life

Subject-specific outreach

We also have a faculty outreach team who deliver pre-entry activities both on and off campus to support students in understanding more about studying their subject of interest at degree level. Some of the activities we deliver include:

  • Subject taster days
  • Guest lectures
To discuss or book an activity with our friendly Faculty Outreach team, please contact us at [email protected].

Primary and Secondary Schools

The Widening Participation Team works with those who are currently underrepresented in higher education, as defined by the Office for Students. We have developed a comprehensive programme of activities for those in Years 5-11 which can be delivered on campus and in schools.

Our campus visits include a campus tour, Intro to Higher Education or Student Life, and a student Q&A. Depending on the length of the visit, we can offer further sessions such as Growth Mindset.

As our work is targeted, we ask that schools try to ensure that two thirds of the group who attend are selected from the following target groups:  

  • Those who are first in their family to attend higher education. 
  • Those eligible for free school meals. 
  • Those with additional needs.
  • Those in the care of the local authority (looked after children). 
  • Those who are service children. 
Please contact us at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can find out more here.


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As a Manchester Met student, you’ll study in an inspiring global city, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs. It’s a destination of opportunity, where you can be your true self. You’ll be encouraged to tailor your education around your interests, with a huge range of modules and study options, including study abroad. With the support of our award-winning careers service, you’ll gain hands-on industry experience and get career ready, life ready, and future ready.