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Why support us
With your help, we'll enrich the lives of more students and raise the impact of our research.
Reasons to support us
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Transformational scholarships
Thanks to the support of philanthropists, trusts, foundations and businesses who share our values, we’ve established a number of transformational scholarships for students from underrepresented groups at the University.
Learn more about our supporters and donor-funded awards.
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Award-winning First Generation programme
The First Generation Scholarship Programme supports young people from the North West, whose parents or guardians did not go to university.
Scholars receive ongoing financial, pastoral and extracurricular support from pre-entry, including help with applying and preparing for university.
Watch this video with scholar Caley to hear how First Generation is transforming her life and the ‘domino effect’ of the programme.
Thanks to people like you, we’re on track to meet our goal of raising £2 million. Read our latest First Generation Annual Impact Report.
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Research with impact
The latest Research Excellence Framework demonstrates our progress – we now rank among some of the UK’s best research-intensive universities.
- More than 550 of our researchers are ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
- For four subjects, we’re in the top ten for research power.
- 90% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent.
Watch this interview with Prof Saul Becker to hear about our new Institute for Children’s Futures.
Help us increase the quality and scale of our research, so we can make the world better for everyone.
The impact of philanthropy
Transforming lives
Discover the transformative impact of philanthropy at Manchester Met through the experiences shared by some of our inspiring scholarship recipients and academics.Meet our scholars
Without your support, it wouldn't be possible for me to be enjoying university as much as I am. I also have access to better technological ways of learning.
Receiving the scholarship gives me access to funds that will help me improve myself, both personally and professionally. Especially now that we live in a world where the cost of living is increasing, I feel as though I no longer have to stress about my financial conditions.
As a British Pakistani Muslim, this is huge for me and my family. I want to open the door for those in my community who believe they can enter this field, without feeling pressurised by parents or family to study more traditional subjects.
I believe that the knowledge I gain, will not only benefit my journey but also contribute to enhancing the efficiency of industries in my home country, Nigeria, and across Africa. Personally, this scholarship has opened doors that I couldn't have accessed otherwise. It has made a tremendous difference in my life, especially considering the financial constraints I would have faced. Thank you for illuminating my future.
Education is such an important opportunity for growth and development but many people are priced out of this, especially at postgraduate level. Scholarships can make what seemed impossible possible, and I am deeply grateful that I have had this opportunity opened up to me.
Receiving the Max Mara Scholarship means the world to me. It has profoundly impacted my confidence. It has been a game-changer, serving as an extra push, which inspires me to strive harder and make the most of my time at Manchester Met.
Thank you for helping me build a strong start to my career in the creative industry. This scholarship grants access to an uninterrupted environment in which I can excel.
Education and university experience
Providing an excellent education
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Setting the gold standard
Rated an outstanding university for our student experience.
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8% increase in satisfaction
National Student Survey, 2022
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Top three in the UK for 10 years
People & Planet
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