Discover your perfect university - INTO University Partnerships

Discover your perfect university

Pathway programmes for international students

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4 Guaranteed progression 6 Life at the INTO Centre 8 Discover Manchester 10 Progression options 12 Choosing your course 14 International Foundation 18 International Year One 21 Pre-Master's 24 General English 25 Academic English 26 How to apply 27 Application form 31 Scholarships

Are you ready to study at a leading university?

Welcome to INTO Manchester, where university success starts with the best preparation.

No matter what subject you want to study, we can offer you a guaranteed route to up to 16 universities in the UK. From business and law, to science and engineering...there are so many options. If you're not sure what subject is right for you, don't worry. You're not the first student we've helped to make this decision ? over 3,000 students have progressed to their chosen university with our help.

When you choose INTO Manchester, you'll be choosing one of the UK's most popular study destinations. There is no better place to live and learn. This vibrant city has one of the largest student communities in the UK, so you'll feel at home right from the start. Especially studying alongside students from up to 100 nationalities. And with our Study Centre located in the heart of the city, student life couldn't be easier!

Choose #INTOManchester and open up a lifetime of opportunities.

8 of the

TOP 10

UK universities have welcomed INTO Manchester students, including the University of Cambridge

BEST

UK CITY

to live in and 43rd in the world

(The Global Liveability Survey 2016)

Newcastle Leeds

Liverpool Sheffield Cambridge London

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Guaranteed progression

Choosing to study abroad is a big decision, but with INTO Manchester you can relax knowing we are here to support you on your journey towards university.

Choose your university Thanks to our partnership with NCUK, if you successfully complete your pathway programme you will have guaranteed progression to one of these 16 universities*. Each university specialises in different subject areas. From beautiful campuses to bustling city centres, there will be a NCUK university to suit you.

You also have the freedom and flexibility to apply to other UK universities if you prefer. Can't decide? We're here to help. Whenever you have any questions about university applications or need advice study options, our Placement Coordinators are here to support you. We'll even organise opportunities for you to visit your chosen university.

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*Progression options from International Year One are possible to 10 universities. For more details see pages 18?20.

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"The most important thing I learned from studying in the UK was continuous self-development. The British Education system is the best in the world and employees perceive my qualification as a great achievement."

Samal, Kazakhstan Graduated with MSc Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering from the University of Leeds and now working as a Pharmaceutical Manager in Kazakhstan

We have already helped thousands of students prepare for university. Are you ready to join this list of top students?

Destination university University of Leeds Manchester Metropolitan University The University of Manchester University of Salford The University of Sheffield Aston University Kingston University Queen Mary, University of London Durham University The University of Cambridge

Name of degree Mechanical Engineering International Business Management Chemical Engineering Architecture East Asian Studies Accounting for Management Accounting and Finance Accounting and Management Marketing Engineering

Country Saudi Arabia Nigeria Jordan Libya South Korea South Korea Kazakhstan Japan China Singapore

Student information Abdelrahman Ahmed ABDELKARIM John Ononivam OTORI Ghada Jamil SHARAAN Raghd Raki ELSHAHEIBI Minjun KIM Jin Soo PARK Zhanel MUSSINA Sae HORIGUCHI XIE Pin YAT Khai Tan

"After a year at INTO Manchester my English really improved. We were taught critical thinking and research skills, which are really important when you get to university."

Soon Kiat, Malaysia Graduated with BSc (Hons) International Business and Economics from The University of Manchester with First Class Honours and now studying Technology Policy at The University of Cambridge

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Life at the INTO Centre

Are you ready to live and learn in one of the UK's best student cities? Modern facilities in a historic building, an exciting programme of activities and a team of friendly staff, INTO Manchester is the perfect combination!

Your Study Centre You'll love learning in the INTO Study Centre, an impressive Edwardian building where you'll join our diverse international student community from over 100 nationalities. Most of your classes will take place here, and you'll find everything you need to study and socialise in one location. If you're thinking about studying on a science pathway, you'll also gain practical experience using university facilities.

There's the popular Learning Resource Centre, with a wide range of online journals and books and excellent study materials, teaching rooms with the latest facilities, plus private study areas. When you want a break between classes, relax in the break-out spaces where you can play table football with friends, or head out to the many caf?s and shops on your doorstep.

Explore our facilities: myin.to/StudentFacilitiesINTOManchester

Supporting you Studying in another country can be a big adjustment, and we're here to help you. Our friendly Student Services team will help take care of the practicalities like accommodation, visa support and any questions about your course, so you can focus on your studies.

You'll find our orientation programme in your first week invaluable, covering everything from opening a bank account to getting around the city ? giving you all the information you need to help you settle in to your new life in Manchester.

There's a 24-hour telephone helpline if you need to speak to someone during out of office hours. If you're under 18 we offer extra support including ensuring your safe transfer from the airport and checking on you each day at the residence where you will live. You'll also be given a dedicated named person to contact to ensure your wellbeing and you'll receive a copy of our code of conduct, which you must follow ? especially outside of class when you will be unsupervised. For more information, please see guidance on Under 18s using the link below: into-manchester/terms

Home from home With a choice of accommodation options, including student residences within easy reach of the Centre and homestay accommodation with approved hosts, you'll find it easy to settle in to your new home. Take a look around our accommodation options: myin.to/ManINTOAccommodation

"We can't wait to welcome you to Manchester and help you settle into life in the UK so you can concentrate on your studies."

Dawn Abbott, Centre Director

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"Get ready to have the experience of a lifetime. It took time to get accustomed to living overseas but I overcame any challenges once I started making friends."

Moosa, India Graduated with BEng (Hons) Petroleum Engineering from The University of Manchester and now working as a Quantities and Estimation Engineer in India

Even more facilities

Check out some student and university facilities you can use during your pathway:

Private study areas

Social spaces

Science labs

(if you're on a science or engineering pathway)

Learning Resource Centre

39 teaching rooms

Get involved and make friends Part of the fun of studying abroad is the opportunity to experience a different culture and meet new people. By taking part in our social programme, you'll have the chance to meet other students and explore sights in Manchester and the rest of the UK. We also organise regular sporting activities and our student parties celebrating Halloween, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Eid are always popular. We'll help you make great friends and memories!

Gain leadership skills Take part in the INTO Manchester Leadership programme to develop skills which can be included on your personal statement for your university application as part of your INTO programme. During lunchtime workshops over 10 weeks, you'll explore new topics, express opinions in English and improve your team-working skills. All these skills are useful in life beyond INTO Manchester.

Find out more about how we support you: myin.to/ SupportINTOManchester

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Discover Manchester

An eclectic mix of music, shopping, sport, and a buzzing social scene all wrapped up in one student-focused city. Get ready to explore the UK's capital of the North.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

MANCHESTER SCIENCE PARKS

"Rusholme's Curry Mile is one of my favourite places in Manchester because it has restaurants from all over the world and also an international food market. The people here are the nicest I've ever met and this city makes me feel unstoppable!"

Debora, Brazil Completed International Foundation and progressed to Business and Management at the University of Salford

TOP OF THE SHOPS

If you have a passion for fashion then Manchester is the place for you.

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Arndale Centre high street styles Northern Quarter record shops and vintage boutiques Trafford Centre over 250 shops under one roof The Avenue designer labels Afflecks alternative fashions

Culture, creativity and clubs Theatres, cinemas, comedy clubs and music venues are never more than a short walk away. The city has over 75 museums and galleries, including The Whitworth and Manchester Museum. Many are free, so you can keep going back for more! For literature lovers Manchester Central Library is a must.

At night listen to the latest live music at the 02 Ritz Manchester, then head to the trendy caf?s and bars of the Northern Quarter before dancing the night away at Deansgate Locks.

There's so much going on across the city every day, you and your friends will never be short of places to go.

Food heaven Over 300 restaurants make this a top destination for foodies. From fine dining in Spinningfields to the weekend Maker's Market, you'll find options to suit your mood and budget. Deansgate offers tapas to traditional British food while the cosy caf?s of the Northern Quarter are a favourite. There's also the UK's second largest Chinatown. There's so much choice, you'll still be finding new places to eat when you graduate!

Top 10 city in the world to visit

(Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2016)

Get active Manchester is world-famous for sport, so stay active and swim at the Manchester Aquatics Centre, cycle at Manchester Velodrome or get fit at Sportcity. Don't worry though, it's not all about playing sport! You can also watch a Manchester United football match at Old Trafford, or a Manchester City game in one of the many social spots around the city.

Getting around, and out Thanks to excellent public transport, which offer student discounts, Manchester is easy to get around on foot, by bus or by tram. It's also a great base to explore the rest of the UK and you can get to London in just two hours by train. Fancy going further afield? Manchester Airport has flights to nearly 200 destinations!

Progression options

Once you successfully complete your pathway programme, designed in partnership with NCUK, you are guaranteed a place on a degree of your choice at one of up to 16 universities.

? Gold for teaching quality (Teaching Excellence Framework 2017)

? 89% student satisfaction (The National Student Survey 2013?2016)

? Five-star university (QS Stars University Ratings 2016)

? Top 100 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2018)

? 16th in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017)

? International community from nearly 150 different countries

? Triple-accredited Business School with EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB accreditations

? Key areas of excellence in engineering healthcare, international development and management

? School of Management is 14th in the UK (Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2016)

? 9th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2018)

? Top 5 in the UK for research (Research Excellence Framework 2014)

? 4th top city in the world to visit (Rough Guide 2017)

? All students can undertake professional work experience during their studies

? Four-star university (QS Stars University Ratings 2016)

? ?22.5 million Student Central building with library, sport and social facilities

? Gold for teaching quality (Teaching Excellence Framework 2017)

? 4th in the UK for student satisfaction (The National Student Survey 2016)

? 97% of research is 'internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2014)

? Top 5 in the world for libraries and campus buildings (International Student Barometer 2015)

? Four research institutes and 11 research centres

? Specialist facilities include Cloth Hall Court offering law students a mock courtroom

? Launched the UK's first Sports Science degree

? Specialist facilities include healthcare practice suites, mock courtrooms, TV studios and a 360-degree ship bridge simulator

? 3rd top city in the world to visit (Rough Guide 2014)

? Links to over 70 professional accreditations

? ?350 million investment in industry-standard facilities including art and design studios and science labs

? Top 200 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016?2017)

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? 35th in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016)

? 25 Nobel Prize winners among former and current staff and students

? 7th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2018)

? Over 130 years of teaching excellence ? 9th in the UK for research

(Research Excellence Framework 2014) ? A member of the Russell Group of

research-intensive universities

? Winner for `Teaching Excellence' (Guardian University Awards 2017)

? More than ?123 million invested over four campuses

? Kingston upon Thames is only 30 minutes from central London

? UK University of the Year (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017)

? Multicultural city home to over 64,000 university students

? A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities

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? One of the largest arts and media faculties in the UK

? 30+ undergraduate and postgraduate programmes taught at MediaCityUK

? One of the first universities to develop sandwich courses

? 13th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2018)

? Top 10% of universities in the UK for research (Research Excellence Framework 2014)

? A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities

? More than ?100 million invested in the campus in the last decade

? Top 5 modern universities in the UK for research (Research Excellence Framework 2014)

? Sheffield is home to over 50,000 students

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FIND YOUR LEVEL BEGIN YOUR CAREER

Choosing your course

Get university ready with our tailored, academic pathway programmes. You'll benefit from university-style teaching and high academic standards by choosing one of our programmes. And when it comes to progressing to your chosen degree, we'll support you with your university application.

ENTRY

Completion of 12 years of schooling or equivalent

International Foundation

2, 3 or 4 terms

Jun, Sep, Jan and Mar

Business and Humanities Science and Engineering*

From IELTS 4.5

Completion of A-levels, first year of university or equivalent

International Year One

3 or 4 terms

Jun, Sep and Jan

International Business Accounting and Finance

From IELTS 5.0

Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent

Pre-Master's

2 or 3 terms

Sep and Jan

Business and Management

From IELTS 5.0

* January and 2-term March start dates not available for Science and Engineering pathway.

Want to improve your English? If English is not your first language, you may be worried about studying in a different language. Our Academic English course provides intensive preparation to help you succeed in your academic studies. We'll provide extra support in developing your English language fluency and study skills, helping you to confidently progress to your academic programme.

For more information, see page 25.

If you want to improve your English language skills for use in everyday situations, our General English course, with various start dates and flexible course lengths, will be perfect for you. Suitable for students of all levels, you'll improve your general language proficiency in listening, speaking, vocabulary, reading, writing and grammar.

For more information: into-manchester/courses

Get Ready for English online course You can also enrol on our online English course, helping you to practise and improve your English before you arrive in the UK.

To find out more, visit: get-ready-for-english

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"During your time at INTO Manchester you will learn new ways of looking

at the world, your studies, and yourself."

Lucy Thomas Academic Director

Undergraduate degree

Year 1 Enter at Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Graduation

Undergraduate degree

Year 2 Enter at Year 2

Year 3

Graduation

Postgraduate degree

Year 1 Enter at Year 1

Graduation

Placement options Completing a work placement as part of your degree will provide you with many advantages and help to enhance your employability. ? Develop real-world, practical experience in the industry you wish to work in. ? Gain a better understanding of your future career direction. ? Develop a network of industry contacts. ? Gain workplace interpersonal skills. ? Enhance your CV.

Watch our video about International Foundation myin.to/ InternationalFoundation

Watch our video about International Year One myin.to/ InternationalYearOne

Watch our video about Pre-Master's myin.to/ Mastersdegree

For more information: into-manchester/courses

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International Foundation

Start dates Fast-track International Foundation

March

Extended International Foundation

June and September

International Foundation

September and January

Programme length

2 terms or approximately 6 months 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months

Class hours

2 term: 30 hours per week 3 term: 24 hours per week 4 term: 24 hours per week (20 hours per week during Term 1)

Class size

Maximum of 20 students per class for English language teaching

Age requirement

17 years and above*

Academic entry requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English language entry requirements

2 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing) or equivalent 3 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent 4 term: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for our Academic English course. See page 25 for more information.

Award and validating body

Successful completion of the International Foundation programme leads to the award of International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from NCUK.

Tuition fees

See page 26 for course dates and prices. For full course information visit: into-manchester/courses

*All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old by 31 December of the preceding calendar year.

Want to find out more?

Visit our website or for help with your application, contact our Admissions team or your education counsellor.

Business and Humanities

Progress to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees Learn to present business ideas with confidence

What will I study? English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills Information Communication Technologies (ICT)* 3 out of 4**: Business Studies Economics Mathematics Society and Politics For detailed module descriptions, please visit: into-manchester/courses

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universities to choose from

6 universities

in the top 250 in the world for Business and Management Studies

(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017)

Special features Explore business-related theories and

their practical application using real-world case studies.

Practise professional presentation skills through assessed group work.

Improve your reporting skills following independent research projects.

Improve your exam-taking techniques through regular assessments.

Prepare for classes by reviewing articles and videos uploaded to our online learning environment in advance of classes.

"For international students, Manchester is the perfect place to study! The Centre is in the city centre and there are lots of student societies and associations."

Manami, Japan Completed International Foundation and progressed to Events Management at the University of Huddersfield

*Compulsory but non-credit bearing. **The choice of modules depends on your intended degree programme. Some combinations may not be offered.

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Science and Engineering

Progress to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees Gain hands-on experience through practical based learning

in university science labs

What will I study? English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills Information Communication Technologies (ICT)*

3 out of 5**: Biology Chemistry Further Mathematics Mathematics Physics For detailed module descriptions, please visit: into-manchester/courses

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universities to choose from

6 universities

in the top 200 in the world for Engineering and Technology

(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017)

Special features Practise academic writing skills,

particularly relating to laboratory reports.

Make use of the fully equipped Physics, Biology and Chemistry labs on a university campus.

Visit different faculty to meet with academic staff and gain an insight into different degree programmes.

Progress to a degree offering a placement year option.

Attend NCUK university fair held in the Centre.

"The most important thing I learned, besides the education, was to build connections with people from different backgrounds. It helped me learn a lot about the world."

Mustafa, Turkey Graduated with BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering from Manchester Metropolitan University and now working as an Engineer in Turkey

*Compulsory but non-credit bearing. **The choice of modules depends on your intended degree programme. Some combinations may not be offered.

International Foundation

Start dates Extended International Foundation

June

International Foundation

September

Programme length

3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months

Class hours

3 term: 24 hours per week 4 term: 24 hours per week (20 hours per week during Term 1)

Class size

Maximum of 20 students per class for English language teaching

Age requirement

17 years and above*

Academic entry requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English language entry requirements

3 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent 4 term: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for our Academic English course. See page 25 for more information.

Award and validating body

Successful completion of the International Foundation programme leads to the award of International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from NCUK.

Tuition fees

See page 26 for course dates and prices. For full course information visit: into-manchester/courses

*All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old by 31 December of the preceding calendar year.

Want to find out more?

Visit our website or for help with your application, contact our Admissions team or your education counsellor.

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