INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester

Our International Foundation programme, offered in partnership with The University of Manchester, provides international students with the perfect academic preparation for study at one of the world's leading universities and is the only Foundation programme in the world to offer a guaranteed route to The University of Manchester.

Over the past year our students have enjoyed great success, with more than 140 students gaining a place on a wide range of undergraduate degrees at The University of Manchester. INTO Manchester, for the second year in a row, is the largest single provider of international students to the University.

At the Centre you will study alongside students from all over the world and enjoy excellent teaching facilities, while having the freedom to explore the city and its vibrant cultural life. Manchester is one of the most popular study destinations in the world, and you will be surrounded by like-minded people, as well as benefiting from regular events and activities designed especially for the student community.

The INTO Manchester Study Centre is perfectly located for you to enjoy all the benefits of living in a vibrant and cosmopolitan city centre famous for shopping, its musical origins and sporting connections. As an INTO student you will be perfectly placed to enjoy all of these things that make Manchester so unique.

We provide support for you from the moment you first enquire and submit your application to when you arrive and throughout your studies. Whether you want to know about applying for a visa, getting from the airport to our Centre or what clothes to bring with you, our Arriving section will guide you through the process.