The strong support system provided for students is tailored to ensure success during the student journey and afterwards. Manchester Met has helped to develop my critical thinking skills, analytical skills, problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills, all of which I believe are valuable, transferrable skills which would be useful after my studies.
Adesola, MSc Management and Consultancy, Nigeria
The strong support system provided for students is tailored to ensure success during the student journey and afterwards. Manchester Met has helped to develop my critical thinking skills, analytical skills, problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills, all of which I believe are valuable, transferrable skills which would be useful after my studies.
Adesola, MSc Management and Consultancy, Nigeria
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: Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) / West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) with a minimum of C6 in at least 5 subjects, including English Language and Maths.
Undergraduate
We will consider students for undergraduate study who have completed the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) / West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) plus a recognised foundation year.
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.
We will accept the WAEC/NECO with a minimum of C6 in English Language as an alternative to IELTS.
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 if you completed:
- Higher National Diploma
Postgraduate
You must have a bachelor degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised in your country.
Acceptable qualifications can include:
- Bachelor degree
- Post-Higher National Diploma
- Full Professional Diploma (approved by the National Board of Technical Education)
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.
We will accept the WAEC/NECO with a minimum of C6 in English Language as an alternative to IELTS.
Some postgraduate programmes have additional language requirements. If you know which programme you want to study, contact us to check its requirements.
If you studied UK qualifications, such as A levels
Our course descriptions explain entry requirements, including UCAS tariff points and minimum International Baccalureat Diploma points.
You can work out your UCAS points by using the calculator on the UCAS website.
With an additional qualification
If you have other qualifications you want us to consider, you can contact us.
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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
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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
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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 expenses Estimated 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
Exchange Partners
Study at Manchester Met for a term or a year
We offer students from around the world the chance to study at Manchester Metropolitan for a term or a year as part of their university education.
Check out our Study Abroad programme and International Summer Schools to see what your options are.
Alumni
Find your local alumni ambassadors
Manchester Metropolitan University has over 300,000 alumni worldwide.
You can contact our international alumni ambassadors - our 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 at Manchester Met.
- If you are a former student interested in becoming an international alumni ambassador, we explain what the role involves.
Contact our International Office
If you are a prospective student from Nigeria interested in studying at Manchester Met, please feel free to contact our International Team in Manchester.
- [email protected]
- +44 (0)161 247 2000
Travel information
Useful information
463.24 Naira is worth around £1 GBP.
- Exchange rate shown is the average given by the Bank of England from March 2019 to March 2020.
Getting here
6+
hours
Nigeria
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.
- 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.