Your pathway to university success

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester has helped over 700 international students just like you to secure a place at The University of Manchester.

Our courses will give you the specialist academic and English language skills you need to study – and succeed – at one of the best-ranked universities in the UK.

All successful International Foundation students are guaranteed an offer of a place on a relevant undergraduate degree.

If you’re unable to meet the progression grades for The University of Manchester for any reason, our experienced progression team will support you in securing an alternative university place.

Courses designed to help you succeed

INTO courses are designed – and taught – exclusively for international students. You don’t need any prior knowledge of the UK education system.

You’ll be eased in to any unfamiliar learning styles, such as university lectures or group seminars, at a comfortable pace.

Worried about learning in English? Don’t be! All of our courses include either an English for Academic Purposes module or an IELTS preparation class (including an IELTS test) to make sure you have the relevant language skills to succeed at a UK university.

Courses at INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester

Prepare for study at The University of Manchester

Our specialist pathway programmes prepare you academically and culturally to progress to The University of Manchester – the UK’s largest single site university.

You’ll enjoy specialist support with your UCAS application, exceptional teaching and unbeatable student support.

International Foundation

Prepare for direct entry to an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics and chemistry related subjects at The University of Manchester.

The International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences prepares you to study undergraduate degrees in accounting, finance and management, social sciences, law, and architecture at The University of Manchester.

The International Foundation course will prepare you for direct entry to an undergraduate life sciences degree at The University of Manchester.

Prepare for your pharmacy degree at The University of Manchester with the International Foundation course at INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester.

Prepare for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Manchester with the International Foundation in Psychology.

Why apply for the International Foundation programme?

  • A guaranteed conditional offer of a place on a relevant undergraduate degree at The University of Manchester for all successful students.
  • A quality-assured and NCUK accredited programme.
  • Associate university status with access to library, sport and social facilities.