Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints Buiding, Oxford Road, M15 6BH Manchester, United Kingdom
3.74 / 5 based on 120 reviews.
Description:
With over 30,000 students, the Manchester Metropolitan University is the largest non-federal university in the country offering over 400 courses for you to choose from. We are based at seven campuses, five in the Manchester area and two at Alsager and Crewe in Cheshire. The central Manchester campuses form part of the largest higher education campus in the UK and one of the most extensive education centres in Europe.
82% of students recommend
120 reviews
Manchester Metropolitan University review by laia
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I would like real interaction with local people
Personal comments:
They could find me a place with other Erasmus students, but I decided to live with English people This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Street festivals in Manchester centre This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Erasmus students are treated differently (with special regard,)which made my visit easier.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
First, it was quite disappointing to find out that I could hardly understand people when not adressing to me. But after one year of inmersion, I could talk even in different registers. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Personal savings part-time job Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
England is an expensive country to live for a spanish person. However, if you have the chance to work a little bit, it is possible to afford it. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Yes. prepare your trip well, and contact people in advanced. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
They are very kind with foreign students. FINAL COMMENTS
Better if one has arranged almost everything from home, since I was there a bit lost until I could find my place. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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