INTO Manchester Education Center

• Location: Manchester, England,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: blended.

INTO Manchester is a specialized educational center for foreign students wishing to study in Britain. There are several programs offered for applicants for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses. Also, language courses of different intensity are conducted here.

The studying center is becoming for many a launching pad when receiving a high-quality British education. It differs not only in the high level of educational services, but also in a convenient location. The educational center is not far from the historical part of Manchester. Edwardian building, Bridgewater House, which it occupies, is among the city's sights.

Students at the studying center receive comprehensive expert support. Specialists of the profile department assist in the choosing of electives, the solution of educational, housing issues, organization of leisure. Also, the support department oversees public, volunteer projects, anyone can take part in.

Studying programs INTO Manchester

This educational institution offers educational (academic) and language programs. They are developed by NCUK and recognized by 11 British universities. Students who have successfully completed INTO courses are guaranteed places on selected university programs (subject to admission requirements).

After the preparatory department, you can go to the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Salford, Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, University of Huddersfield, University of Bradford. Also in Ireland and Britain, another 8 partner universities are taking on the studying of successful graduates of INTO Manchester.

Terms of admission to INTO Manchester

The educational center offers programs for foreign applicants aged 16+. An obligatory condition is also the presence of a complete secondary education. The average score of the certificate does not matter. The following academic requirements are applied to applicants:

• for preparatory programs - English knowledge is not lower than IELTS from 4.5 (for most courses - IELTS 5.0 and above);
• for language programs - the level of basic studying from A1 to B2.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What challenges might international students face at UK universities?

The usual challenges of adapting to a new country, culture, and teaching style are common. Homesickness and language barriers can also be issues.

However, UK universities strive to support international students. 

One of the priority advantages of INTO is the "Guaranteed Progress" method – any student will be guaranteed a place to continue their academic path at a partner university. However, this approach has several requirements – the student must:

• Successfully complete their training program,
• Meet the minimum attendance requirements,
• Meet the university's requirements for progress,
• Follow the academic guidance of staff throughout the training program.

INTO not only has a campus in Manchester, but also has campuses in the United States and Australia.

The University of Manchester ranks among the world's top 40 universities.

The residences have rooms prepared for students with disabilities, they are provided with accompanying persons available around the clock.

After completing International Foundation, graduates continued their studies at The University of Manchester in the following fields:

• pharmacy — MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy,
• economics and finance — BAEcon (Hons) Economics and Finance,
• chemical engineering — BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering.

Students are given a choice of three student residences located in two key areas of Manchester, just a 10-15 minute walk from the INTO campus. An alternative accommodation option will be private: flats, apartments, houses, rooms, etc., provided by local landlords.

The residences have modern rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with everything you need for a comfortable life: workplaces, private bedrooms, plenty of storage space. Kitchens, laundries, recreation and entertainment areas are common.

• Knowledge Qarter (Wimslow Park) – Newly renovated premises, a wide range of amenities within minutes of the residential building: from theaters and entertainment to world cuisine. The Knowledge Quarter is a hub of student community activity with excellent transport links to the rest of Manchester and beyond. Students under the age of 18 must reside in Wilmslow Park at the start of the programme, where they will be provided with additional safety support.
• City Center (Piccadilly Point and Lambert & Fairfield House) – Located close to Manchester's bustling city centre, less than 10 minutes from the study centre, just a couple of minutes from the main train station. 

Subject list: Accounting, Architecture, biology, business, Business and management, chemistry, economics, engineering, Medicine, physics
Activity list: Bus excursion

Many people choose Manchester as a place of studying. This city is considered to be one of the largest student centers in Britain. Here all conditions are created for both effective teaching and the interesting pastime at leisure.

It is possible to get acquainted with the city in leisure time during walking, cycling, bus tour. From the area to the district it is convenient to get by tram. As for entertainment, those in Manchester are numerous. The city will not be bored lovers of cognitive, active recreation, sports, restaurant and bar pastime.

• The University of Manchester is a founding member of the Russell Group,
• INTO reports a 99% visa success rate for its students in the UK.

The educational center has 39 auditoriums equipped with interactive whiteboards, a resource center, its own library, several computer labs with wired Internet access, a Wi-Fi point, all the necessary resources for effective self-preparation of students. Also in the educational institution are housing, administrative services.

Here each student studies in the most comfortable conditions. The effectiveness of studying is enhanced by the use of modern teaching technologies. Students of all programs are granted access to the electronic resources of the center. The service includes an electronic library with a lot of materials available for download, a platform for online discussions.

The center can accept students until the program begins, but recommends confirming a place as early as possible.

INTO support begins before students leave home and continues until they arrive on campus.

New students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each application is reviewed individually and then added to the queue for admission.

Only those applicants who have fulfilled all the entrance requirements: provided the necessary documents, reached the required level of linguistics, and have a full package of personal documents are submitted for admission.

INTO gives students the opportunity to study in one of the world's most vibrant and diverse cities, Manchester. More than 100,000 students choose to study at its five major institutions at the top of the rankings. 

To date, more than 90 educational institutions, including the University of Cambridge, have accepted graduates. Whichever path they choose, a team of expert support will guide them through every step of the transition to higher education. 

For admission to INTO programs, international candidates must provide:

• Copies of academic transcripts from the last few academic years: they are not considered in a priority format for admission, but are needed to create a common personal file of the future student. A certificate of complete secondary education is required for admission to preparatory bachelor's programs, and a bachelor's diploma is required for preparation for master's programs.
• IELTS certificate or equivalent confirming the level of English. Depending on the chosen course, the level differs: for language programs, you need at least 3.5 on IELTS, for a degree — from 6.0 and above.
• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit.

Employees of the training center can provide assistance in applying for state scholarship programs, grants, loans and credits.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision