Manchester Metropolitan University: Statistics

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#614 of 14,131 In the World
#246 of 2,785 In Europe
#53 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#40 of 131 In England
#2 of 4 In Manchester
#86 of 1,020 For Aviation
Top50% For 177 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.mmu.ac.uk
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
53%*

* Manchester Metropolitan University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE)/ General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or equivalent, with passes in 3 approved subjects at Ordinary ('O') level and 2 at Advanced ('A') level, or 1 at 'O' and 3 at 'A' or 1 at 'A' and 2 at Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level (no subject to be counted at both levels), or successful completion of approved access course to higher education or a degree from any university in the United Kingdom or Eire, CNAA or approved institution of higher education abroad
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - December; January-March; April-June)

Research profile

Manchester Metropolitan University is a world-class research university with 25,114 scientific papers published and 493,317 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Physics, and Sociology.

Publications
25,114
Citations
493,317

Manchester Metropolitan University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
16,099 / 274,210
Biology
11,585 / 277,723
Environmental Science
11,335 / 243,957
Computer Science
10,861 / 216,248
Engineering
10,485 / 227,136
Medicine
10,303 / 220,368
Political Science
10,288 / 170,338
Law
9,687 / 165,507
Physics
9,516 / 215,555
Sociology
9,154 / 150,575
Psychology
8,398 / 166,542
Philosophy
8,234 / 133,119
Geography and Cartography
7,437 / 145,776
Chemistry
7,417 / 185,888
Business
6,607 / 121,763
History
6,348 / 100,758
Quantum and Particle physics
6,284 / 142,588
Geology
5,561 / 140,701
Mathematics
5,457 / 113,454
Archaeology
5,396 / 96,446
Economics
4,768 / 84,964
Ecology
4,590 / 125,393
Art & Design
4,261 / 56,057
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,172 / 88,905
Pathology
4,058 / 92,000
Paleontology
3,961 / 95,054
Statistics
3,914 / 88,474
Linguistics
3,854 / 60,889
Materials Science
3,734 / 96,277
Biochemistry
3,698 / 91,555
Organic Chemistry
3,443 / 91,162
Psychiatry
3,274 / 73,203
Social Psychology
3,160 / 61,970
Genetics
3,072 / 72,619
Management
2,990 / 62,325
Development Studies
2,622 / 40,664
Anthropology
2,621 / 54,155
Physical Therapy
2,430 / 67,897
Neuroscience
2,393 / 59,511
Marketing
2,264 / 52,733

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 19
1992 13 17
1993 178 33
1994 339 106
1995 423 260
1996 372 463
1997 389 715
1998 406 969
1999 455 1286
2000 460 1749
2001 452 2223
2002 408 2831
2003 418 3408
2004 490 4175
2005 444 5182
2006 528 6225
2007 579 7543
2008 584 8935
2009 618 11085
2010 623 12743
2011 761 15378
2012 691 17424
2013 801 20559
2014 795 21472
2015 892 22476
2016 1087 22580
2017 1309 23893
2018 1386 28277
2019 1479 33649
2020 1794 41348
2021 1909 50822
2022 1794 54735
2023 1808 59179
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Tuition

The tuition table for Manchester Metropolitan University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Course Annual Tuition Fee Currency
Undergraduate (UK/EU) £9,250 GBP
Undergraduate (International) £14,500 - £16,500 GBP
Postgraduate (UK/EU) £6,500 - £9,500 GBP
Postgraduate (International) £14,500 - £16,500 GBP

Manchester Metropolitan University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Manchester Metropolitan University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine TBD TBD TBD
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate Accountancy, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Communication Studies, Design, Education, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Geography, History, Hotel Management, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Modern Languages, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Tourism

Manchester Metropolitan University alumni

  1. Julie Walters

    Julie Walters
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    writerstage actorfilm actoractorcomedian
    Biography

    Dame Julia Mary Walters is an English actress. She is the recipient of four British Academy Television Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two International Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Olivier Award.

  2. Steve Coogan

    Steve Coogan
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1965-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    autobiographertelevision actorcomedianactorcomposer
    Biography

    Stephen John Coogan is an English comedian, actor and screenwriter. He is most known for creating original characters such as Alan Partridge, a socially inept and politically incorrect media personality, which he developed while working with Armando Iannucci on On the Hour and The Day Today. Partridge has featured in several television series and the 2013 film Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. In 1999, he co-founded the production company Baby Cow Productions with Henry Normal. For his work he has garnered numerous accolades including four BAFTA Awards and three British Comedy Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.

  3. Richard Griffiths

    Richard Griffiths
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1947-2013 (aged 66)
    Occupations
    stage actorvoice actortelevision actorfilm actor
    Biography

    Richard Thomas Griffiths was an English actor of film, television, and stage. He is known for his portrayals of Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films (2001–2010), Uncle Monty in Withnail and I (1987), and Henry Crabbe in Pie in the Sky (1994–1997). Over his career he received numerous accolades including a Tony Award and Olivier Award as well as a nomination for a BAFTA Award. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2008.

  4. Zawe Ashton

    Zawe Ashton
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    film actorwriterscreenwriterplaywrightactor
    Biography

    Zawedde Emma Ashton is a British actress and playwright. She is best known for her roles in the comedy dramas Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, the Netflix horror thriller film Velvet Buzzsaw and for her portrayal of Joyce Carol Vincent in Dreams of a Life (2011). She also portrayed Dar-Benn in The Marvels (2023).

All 95 notable alumni

Manchester Metropolitan University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Art and Design Architecture, Art History, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Landscape Architecture, Media Studies
Faculty : Business and Law Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Law, Management
Faculty : Education Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Health,Psychology and Social Care Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work
Faculty : Hollings Consumer Studies, Cooking and Catering, Food Science, Food Technology, Hotel Management, Tourism
Faculty : Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, English, History, Information Sciences, Journalism, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology
Faculty : MMU Cheshire Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Design, Education, Environmental Studies, Management, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Social Studies
Faculty : Science and Engineering Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Transport and Communications
School : Art Acting, Architecture, Art History, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Studies, Photography, Textile Design

General information

Alternative names MMU
Founded 1992
Motto Many Arts, Many Skills
Colors blue

Location and contacts

Address All Saints Building, All Saints
Manchester, M15 6BH
United Kingdom
City population 548,000

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