Manchester Met and
China

My favourite thing about studying in Manchester was having the chance to deeply immerse myself and learn about a different culture. Also that it is such a multicultural city, I got to learn about other countries’ cultures too! My teachers and fellow students have been very helpful and supportive and made the transition to living in a different country much easier.
Wang Ziyu
MA Fashion Buying & Merchandising Management - now working for Vogue in China
My favourite thing about studying in Manchester was having the chance to deeply immerse myself and learn about a different culture. Also that it is such a multicultural city, I got to learn about other countries’ cultures too! My teachers and fellow students have been very helpful and supportive and made the transition to living in a different country much easier.
Wang Ziyu
MA Fashion Buying & Merchandising Management - now working for Vogue in China

Entry requirements

This information is provided as a guidance only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page.

We advise you to check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.

If you have these qualifications, that doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to get the place you want. We look at each application individually.

Foundation

You must have either the Chinese University Entrance Exams (高考) with a score of 50 – 50%.

or

The Senior Secondary School Certificate (高中) with an overall score of 70%.

Undergraduate

School Certificate (高中) plus a recognised foundation year.

Or

Year one (大一) of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution. We typically require students to achieve a minimum of 70% average in year one transcripts. Some courses may state specific subjects and grade requirements. Where a specific subject is required for entry, 70% must be achieved in this subject.

Or

Chinese University Entrance Exams (高考). We typically require students to achieve a score of between 64% - 80% depending on the individual course applied for. Some courses may state specific subjects and grade requirements.

Or

Maple Leaf International Schools Certificate. We typically require students to achieve 5 Grade 12 subjects with 1 full credit (excluding Moral Education) with a score of between 60% - 73%. Some courses may state specific subjects and grade requirements.

You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0, with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications.

Undergraduate advanced entry and top-up degrees

You can apply to join a bachelor’s degree course at Manchester Met in its second or third year.

To join a bachelor’s degree in the second year you must have completed:

Year two (大二) of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution. We typically require students to achieve a minimum of 70% average in year two transcripts.

To join a bachelor’s degree in the third year you must have completed:

Year three (大三) of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution. We typically require students to achieve a minimum of 70% average in year two transcripts.

Or

Junior College Diploma (专科/大专毕业证书) from a recognised institution. We typically require students to achieve a minimum of 70% average.

Or

SQA Advanced Diploma

Postgraduate

You must have a bachelor’s degree (学士学位) awarded by a university that is officially recognised in your country.

You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.5 with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications. Some postgraduate programmes have additional language requirements. If you know which programme you want to study, contact us to check its requirements

English language requirements

You must hold a recognised English language qualification to study at Manchester Metropolitan.

The score required will vary depending on the qualification and the area of study you have chosen. If you hold an offer from the University, your offer will give you the specific IELTs requirements for your course.

Typical International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirements are:

  • 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for undergraduate courses
  • 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for postgraduate courses

Visit our English language requirements page for examples of alternative recognised tests and entry requirements.

  • Visa requirements

    You will need a visa to study in the UK unless you:

    • are a British citizen
    • are a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) member state or Switzerland
    • have a visa to stay in the UK for another purpose that allows you to study. This might be because you are the husband, wife, partner or child of someone in the UK and have a dependent visa.

    Applying for a visa can be confusing. To help, we explain the visa process in plain English.

Fees and Funding

  • Tuition fees for 2024/2025 courses

    Taught courses

    You can use our online prospectus to check tuition fees for individual courses.

    Some courses may have additional costs, for example for field trips, equipment, materials or professional / statutory body registration fees. Estimates are provided in the course listings. We will confirm fees as part of your offer.

    Undergraduate taught courses

    • If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £18,500 – £20,000.

    Postgraduate taught courses 

    • If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £18,500 – £22,500.

    For more information on tuition fees visit: Tuition fees for international students

  • Living costs

    It sounds obvious, but your living costs really depend on your lifestyle – how you want to spend your free time.

    We suggest you budget to spend at least £6,000 for the academic year, in addition to your accommodation costs and tuition fees. Around £9,000 will help you enjoy more of the sights and attractions that Manchester and the UK has to offer.

    Basic expensesEstimated cost*
    Accommodation£434 per month
    Household bills in private accommodation£24 per month
    Shopping e.g. food, toiletries£82 per month
    Public transport£28 per month
    Mobile phone£12 per month

    *Average figures from the NatWest survey reported by students across the UK in 2020 

Find your local education advisers in China

Beijing New Oriental (China)
Changsha Hufuhandun Education Consulting (China)
Index Education Services (China)
JJL International Education Exchange (China)
Shinyway International Education Group (China)
Study International UK (SIUK) (China)
UK Visa and International Education Centre (UVIC) (China)
United Kingdom Education Centre (UKEC) (China)

Exchange Partners

Study at Manchester Metropolitan for a term or a year

You can study at Manchester Metropolitan for a term or a year through one of our exchange programmes.

If you are currently studying at university in your home country and would like to experience studying in the UK, Manchester Metropolitan can offer you a range of opportunities.

If there’s an existing student exchange arrangement with your home university, you may be able to study with us as an exchange student. You can see the list of our exchange partners in your country below.

If we don’t have an agreement with your home university, you can still study with us independently through our Study abroad programme and international summer schools.

How to apply

Get ready to make your application to Manchester Met

Alumni

Find your local alumni ambassadors

Manchester Metropolitan has over 300,000 alumni worldwide.

You can contact our international alumni ambassadors - former students who are happy to talk to you about their experience. They can help you get the support and advice you need to make the most of your time in Manchester.

Find an alumni ambassador

  • If you are a former student interested in becoming an international alumni ambassador, we explain what the role involves.

Rong from China

Rong from China is studying Economic Geography at Manchester Met. Learn more as Rong talks of the academic and personal support at the University, the city centre campus and gaining practical skills for her future career.

Travel information

Useful information

£1 is equivalent to 8.18 Yuan 

The above exchange rate was given by the Bank of England on the 13th of January 2023

Getting here

flight time
10+
hours
China
Manchester

More than 70 airlines fly direct to Manchester from 210 destinations worldwide.

The airport is 10 miles from our city centre campus - a 20 minute train or taxi ride away. The University provides a free airport pick-up service for first year international students. 

Flight times are a general guide; actual journey times will vary depending on route and airline.

Basic expenses

The cost of living in Manchester is slightly lower than in other major cities like London. Your basic expenses will include things like accommodation, insurance, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment.

It’s a good idea to plan a monthly budget to make sure you have enough money left over to cover your living costs after you’ve paid your tuition fees.

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