About us | Manchester Metropolitan University

About us

Here to make an impact on Manchester, our nation and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed.

Our mission

We value our place

A modern university inspired by the spirit of a global city.

We value ambition

Challenging students and staff to make their mark on the world.

We value partnership

Collaborating to push the boundaries of what we can all achieve.

We value community

Contributing our knowledge and resources to many communities.

We value sustainability

Working hard now to help shape a better future.

Our achievements

A green university

We are a first-class sustainable university, based on our environmental and ethical performance.

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 gold award

Rated an "outstanding" university

Manchester Met received overall Gold in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework.

Logos certifying the Triple Crown accreditation for the Manchester Met Business School

Triple Crown accreditation

Our Business School is part of an elite group of schools worldwide that holds this international benchmark of excellence.

Research Excellence Framework

We are one of the top modern universities for research quality: 30% of our research was rated as world-leading in REF 2021.

Transforming lives

Our donors funded over 500 scholarships, bursaries and prizes last year.

The impact of philanthropy