We set the gold standard

Proud to receive the top ranking in the Teaching Excellence Framework, meaning we're rated as an outstanding university for our student experience.
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 gold award

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Awards

Awards and achievements

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 gold award

Rated an "outstanding" university

We received overall gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-27, meaning we’re rated as an outstanding university for our student experience.

Times Higher Education

Student satisfaction

We're ranked in the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction, according to the Times Higher Education.

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Research with impact

90% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (2021).

Ofsted outstanding

Successful apprenticeships

We are the top-rated university for degree apprenticeships, and recognised as Grade 1 Outstanding by Ofsted.

Research

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    Research missions

    Discover our five research missions — helping us to better understand the world around us and share new insights with policymakers, businesses and wider society.

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    Research impact stories

    See how our research has real-world benefits for society, culture, the environment and the economy.

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    Genetics and ethics collide at the pinnacle of sport

    Manchester Met's research into the genetics of elite performance has proved pivotal in framing and understanding the legal and ethical issues surrounding intersex athletes and the integrity of sport.

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