Manchester Metropolitan University

601–800th
World University Rankings 2025
=44th
Impact Rankings 2024
=131st
Young University Rankings 2024
Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

About Manchester Metropolitan University

With around 41,000 students and 330,000 alumni from 170 countries, Manchester Metropolitan University received one of the highest numbers of undergraduate applicants in 2022 and is among the biggest universities in the UK.

Balancing a proud heritage with a modern and ambitious approach, it works to deliver the highest standards of accessible higher education and research.

With investment of £400 million, the environmentally friendly city centre campus is purpose built for the best possible learning experience. It’s home to a triple accredited Business School as well as state-of-the-art centres like the new Institute of Sport, School of Digital Arts (SODA) and more.

This university is a hub of groundbreaking creativity, advances in sport, and pioneering works in science, engineering, health, education, business and law. Whether it’s undergraduates, postgraduates or degree apprenticeships, our diverse network of students, staff, communities and businesses come together to teach, learn and innovate to help make life better for all.

And the results are clear: fifteen months after graduating, 91 per cent of former students are either in employment or in further education, and 90 per cent of research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent.

Discover Manchester Metropolitan University and how it makes a positive impact on our region, our nation and the world.

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Key statistics

  • 18.0
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 18%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 58 : 42
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 23%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 32,145
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Arts & humanities

    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Architecture
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Physical sciences

    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Chemistry
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
  • Business & economics

    • Accounting & Finance
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Social sciences

    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Geography
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Law

    • Law
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences
    • Sport Science
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
  • Engineering & technology

    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  • Education

    • Education