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 at least SS at A-level.
Undergraduate
We will consider students for undergraduate study who have completed one of the following:
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (Sri Lankan A-Levels) - three passes to meet subject tariff
Some courses may state specific subjects and grade requirements. Where a specific subject is required for entry, 70% or above must be achieved in this subject.
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0, with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications.
Undergraduate
You can apply to join a bachelor’s degree course at Manchester Met in its second year if you have completed a Higher National Diploma. Admission may depend on subject and professional qualification requirements.
Postgraduate
You must have a bachelor degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised in your country.
Acceptable qualifications
For entry to Master Degree with 2.2. equivalent requirement:
- Bachelor Special or Honours degree or Bachelor Professional Degree of 4 years - Lower Second Class Honours (55%) or 50% plus two years’ work experience
- Bachelor Special or Honours degree or Bachelor Professional Degree of 4 years - Lower Second Class Honours (55%) or 50% plus two years’ work experience
For entry to Master Degree with 2.1 equivalent requirement
- Bachelor Special / Honours degree or Bachelor Professional Degree of 4 years - Lower Second Class Honours (55%) or 50% plus two years’ work experience
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.5 with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications. Some postgraduate programmes have additional language requirements. If you know which programme you want to study, contact us to check its requirements.
English language requirements
You need to have a recognised English language qualification to study at Manchester Met.
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
Please note that we will accept the Sri Lankan O Level English Language with a score of B or above, as an alternative to IELTS.
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.
Fees and Funding
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Tuition fees for 2023/2024 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 £17,000 and £18,500.
Postgraduate taught courses
- If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £17,000 and £19,000.
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
Find your local education advisers in Sri Lanka
ICBT STUDY ABROAD (Sri Lanka)
502A, R A De Mel Mawatha
Opposite British Council
Colombo - 3
Sri Lanka
IDP Colombo - Battaramulla Office
No. 144, Main Street, Battaramulla
Colombo
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Sri Lanka
IDP Education (Sri Lanka)
IDP Education (UK)
4th Floor, SERENDIB TOWER, 324 Galle Road
Colombo
Sri Lanka
InterGreat Education Group- Sri Lanka
No. 121 /1 Sunethra Devi Road, Kohuwala, Nugegoda
Colombo
Sri Lanka
KC Overseas - Sri Lanka
349, 1/2 (First Floor) Cotta Road, Rajagiriya
Colombo
Sri Lanka
SI-UK - Colombo - Sri Lanka
517-2/1, Second Floor, Mayfair House, Galle Road, Colombo 3
Colombo
00400
Sri Lanka
SI-UK Jaffna Office
No. 85, 2nd Cross Street, Main Street
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
TCL Global - Sri Lanka
H2. Girton School Road, Nugegoda
Colombo
10250
Sri Lanka
West 1 Education Consultants (Sri Lanka)
West 1 Education Consultants
92, Jaya Road, Udahamulla
Nugegoda
Sri Lanka
Exchange Partners
Study at Manchester Metropolitan for a term or a year
We offer students from around the world the chance to study at Manchester Metropolitan for a term or a year as part of their university education.
Check out our Study Abroad programme and International Summer Schools to see what your options are.
Alumni
Find your local alumni ambassadors
Manchester Metropolitan 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 in Manchester.
- 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 Sri Lanka interested in studying at Manchester Met, please feel free to contact Susan Kearvell, International Recruitment Manager, at
- s.kearvell@mmu.ac.uk
- +44 (0) 161 247 1027
Travel information
Useful information
229.3 Rupees 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
10 hours 45 minutes
hours
Sri Lanka
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.