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Manchester Metropolitan University
(MMU)
About
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000 students and over 5,100 members of staff. It is home to four faculties. It is the fifth-largest university in the United Kingdom by total enrolment.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 41 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 33,935
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 22%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 15 | 167.2 | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports-Related Subjects | =45 | 77.0 | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Library & Information Management | 51-70 | - | 2023 |
| Marketing | 51+ | - | 2021 |
| Art & Design | =89 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =320 | 63.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =190 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =195 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =207 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =289 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =371 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =433 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =652 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =729 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,157 | 47.7 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Manchester Metropolitan University?
Manchester Metropolitan University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =643, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =667.
When was Manchester Metropolitan University founded?
Manchester Metropolitan University was founded in 1970.
What are the top subjects at Manchester Metropolitan University?
Top subjects at Manchester Metropolitan University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sports-Related Subjects, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Library & Information Management, Marketing.
Where is Manchester Metropolitan University located?
Manchester Metropolitan University is located in Manchester, United Kingdom.