Manchester Metropolitan University is making an impact on Manchester, the UK and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed. Manchester Met delivers an outstanding student experience, recognised by its Gold standing in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), record results in the National Student Survey (NSS) and most recently, Modern University of the Year 2026 from the Good University Guide.

The University, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2024, is home to 43,000 students with an alumni network of more than 360,000 graduates. 90% of its research is rated as ‘internationally excellent’ and it has been rated in the top five most sustainable universities in the UK for the past 12 years.

Manchester Met has a world-class estate, with cutting-edge equipment and facilities that provide excellent education, enable world-leading research and support career readiness. Over £400 million has been invested in the last decade to create a vibrant campus right in the heart of the global city of Manchester. Manchester Met takes sustainability seriously and is committed to achieving zero carbon by 2038.

In 2022, Manchester Met opened its Institute of Sport, which aims to harness expertise from across the world of sport to push boundaries, improve lives and shape society. This world-class institute champions all that sport can do – from strengthening communities and building a healthier society, to inspiring the next generation and pushing the limits of human performance.