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Welcome to Manchester!

Hello! This page will help you with everything you need to know (and I wish I knew earlier). If there’s any information that is not available in here yet, just let us know and we’ll try to update it. I hope you’ll enjoy your study and have a great time at Manchester Met!

Transportation

Public transport from Manchester Airport to accommodation/university

Manchester Met airport transfer service

The uni provide airport transfer service for new international students arriving at Manchester Airport and living in the local area.

You will need to book it and tell them:
1. Name
2. Manchester Met ID
3. Flight details, including your flight number and airline
4. The terminal at which your flight will arrive
5. Destination address

Taxis (black cabs) / ride hailing (uber)

You can arrange your own transport such as with taxis. The price is around £25 - £30 (might be more than this). If you arrange it on your own, don’t forget to prepare Greater British Pounds (£). Please noted that the University is unable to reimburse you for transport costs if you travel independently to your accommodation.

Train / metrolink

You can catch train or Metrolink from the Manchester airport airport.

Settling in

Where to buy my bedding and kitchen utensils?

IKEA

Wilko

Primark

Argos

Check with your accommodation

Check your accommodation, some of them have provider for kitchen & bedding packages.

Health and beauty products

Places to buy your health and beauty products

Boots

Superdrug

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