Manchester Met and
The USA
We are pleased to welcome students from the United States.
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:
Overall pass of 2.8 GPA from High School Diploma.
Undergraduate
Overall pass of 2.8 GPA from High School Diploma
Plus one of the following:
SAT – minimum between 600 and 650 in each component.
OR
AP tests – between 333 and 444.
OR
ACT – composite score between 26 and 28.
OR
Successfully complete 1 year of university / college / Associate Degree with GPA 2.8 or above.
Undergraduate advanced entry and top-up degrees
You can apply to join a bachelor’s degree course at Manchester Met in its second year if you have completed a relevant Associate Degree or two years of university.
We may also consider entry to final year or top-up on completion of three years of university.
Advanced entry is subject to mapping.
Postgraduate
You must have a bachelor degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised in your country.
We typically require a GPA between 2.8 – 3.5.
English language requirements
You need to have 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 of a place from the University, your offer will give you the specific 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 recognised tests and minimum acceptable scores.
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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.
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Financial aid
For information about financial aid at Manchester Met, please visit here.
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
You can study at Manchester Met 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 University 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.
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Exchanges across the USA
- Western Michigan University
- Columbus State University
- University of Central Oklahoma
- Austin Peay State University
- Bridgewater State University
- Buffalo State College
- Louisiana State University
- South Dakota State University
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- California State University San Marcos
- Northern Arizona University
Alumni
A student’s view: John Rylands Library
Take a look inside Manchester’s historic and prestigious library with Vani, one of our South Asian students.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 the USA 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
$1.28 US 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
The USA
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.