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

During the studying in the center, the following accommodation options are possible:

1. Student residence (hostel) is in walking distance from the educational center. Single rooms are leased, equipped with amenities, furnished, with Internet access - from 151 pounds per week;

2. Host family - single rooms of comfort or standard conditions are offered. In the first case, access to the Internet is guaranteed, it is possible to organize dietary meals - from 150 pounds per week (class "standard"), from 190 pounds per week (class "comfort").

Boarding or half board is provided. In residences students are placed on self-service conditions.

The cost of living depends on the type of course and its duration.

A supplement of 280 pounds is charged for living during the 2 weeks of the Christmas holidays.

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.

• INTO is the exam center of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), offering the exam almost all year round,
• Comprehensive support for employees: emergency assistance, solution of visa, housing, academic issues, additional language classes, personal tutor in any subjects,
• A guaranteed and reliable path to one of the country's 28 universities,
• Accreditations from the Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAA), Office of Student Affairs (OfS),
• Manchester is one of the ten most affordable cities in the UK: prices for housing, food, and leisure are more than 50% lower than in London.

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 school year is divided into terms, which begin in June, September, January and March. For rest there are holidays, weekends and vacations.

The follow components are paid additionally:

• registration fee - 150 pounds;
• transfer - 45 pounds one way;
• textbooks - from 210 pounds (2-3 terms course), from 420 pounds (6 trimesters);
• textbooks for undergraduate courses in English - from 70 pounds;
• payment for the use of laboratory equipment - 400 pounds;
• insurance - from 6640 pounds to 58111 pounds, depending on term of coverage and conditions.

The registration procedure for the courses consists of several stages:

• Filling out an online form, submitting documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Receiving a response from the Admissions Committee with the results of the application review and further instructions,
• Filling out the acceptance form, making a deposit to book a place on the course,
• Arrival at the campus and start of training.

Upon arrival at the study area, students will have a welcome week, during which they will receive valuable tips:

• Expert visa support,
• Registration of data with the police, bank and other state institutions,
• Opening a bank account,
• Recommendations for making appointments with doctors, dentists,
• Information about the British legal system.

At the beginning of the program, each student will meet with their academic advisor, to whom they will be able to address any academic and personal questions throughout their period of study at INTO. Counsellors will help you settle in, monitor your academic progress, and may refer you for additional support if needed. 

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