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Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is a large modern university in central Manchester with a strong focus on professional and employer-linked courses. Its business school is a major draw for international students, and many taught master's courses start in January as well as September.

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Location: Manchester, England
Postgraduate fees: £21,000 – £22,000
Intakes: September, January
IELTS (undergraduate): 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
IELTS (postgraduate): 6.5 overall, no component below 5.5 (nursing 6.5 in each section)
Note: PG figures are overseas fees shown for January 2027 entry on the courses sampled; 2027/28 UG and September-start PG fees were still 'to be confirmed' on course pages (Oct 2026).

For Sri Lankan students

Entry requirements.

Undergraduate: Sri Lankan A-levels: three passes meeting the course tariff; where a specific subject is required, 70% or above in that subject. HND holders may enter year 2. Foundation year needs at least SS at A-level
Postgraduate: 4-year Bachelor's (Special/Honours or professional) degree with Lower Second Class Honours (55%), or 50% plus two years' work experience
English: Sri Lankan O-level English Language at grade C or above accepted as an alternative to IELTS

Source: mmu.ac.uk

Funding

Scholarships

International taught master's students starting in January 2027 can receive a £5,000 first-year tuition scholarship (Business School scholarships also £5,000), and international undergraduates starting in September 2027 can receive £2,000 for each year of the degree; eligibility is assessed automatically.

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Popular courses at Manchester Metropolitan University

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Foundation year

BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation YearBusiness & Management · 4 years · Sep Apply

Undergraduate (Bachelor's)

Postgraduate (Master's)

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Information checked October 2026 from Manchester Metropolitan University’s official website: mmu.ac.uk/study/international/international-stude, mmu.ac.uk/study/international/before-you-apply/fe, mmu.ac.uk/study/january-start, mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/A. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.

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