The Manchester Metropolitan University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at The Manchester Metropolitan University. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
The Manchester Metropolitan University enrolled 3,645 international students in 2024/25, making up 9.3% of the student body (up 32.5% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2,150 | 31,355 | 6.9% |
| 2015/16 | 2,300 | 32,485 | 7.1% |
| 2016/17 | 2,390 | 33,010 | 7.2% |
| 2017/18 | 2,470 | 33,080 | 7.5% |
| 2018/19 | 2,600 | 33,050 | 7.9% |
| 2019/20 | 2,750 | 33,420 | 8.2% |
| 2020/21 | 2,785 | 35,940 | 7.7% |
| 2021/22 | 2,890 | 36,980 | 7.8% |
| 2022/23 | 4,590 | 39,095 | 11.7% |
| 2023/24 | 5,225 | 39,545 | 13.2% |
| 2024/25 | 3,645 | 39,395 | 9.3% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 790 | +1029% |
| China | 395 | +126% |
| Pakistan | 260 | +420% |
| Nigeria | 255 | +325% |
| Kuwait | 210 | +1300% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 125 | +108% |
Want to know what The Manchester Metropolitan University graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does The Manchester Metropolitan University have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows The Manchester Metropolitan University enrolled 3,645 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of The Manchester Metropolitan University's students are international?
International students made up 9.3% of the student body at The Manchester Metropolitan University in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at The Manchester Metropolitan University growing?
International enrolment at The Manchester Metropolitan University has grown by 32.5% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of The Manchester Metropolitan University's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at The Manchester Metropolitan University, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from The Manchester Metropolitan University work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including The Manchester Metropolitan University, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.