Manchester Metropolitan University has recently been named Modern University of the Year 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
The guide is widely acknowledged as a definitive guide for UK higher education, with 67 subject tables, based on four indicators: student satisfaction, research quality, entry standards and graduate prospects. Manchester Metropolitan University ranked 38th, demonstrating it’s exceptional progress and performance in key areas.
The Modern University of the Year 2026 award is one of the most prestigious amongst education, and is a testament to the dedication the Manchester university has to future students.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “It is great to see Manchester Metropolitan University named ‘Modern University of the Year 2026’, a thoroughly deserved achievement.”.
Commenting on the achievement, Professor Malcolm Press CBE DL, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan, said: “Being named Modern University of the Year 2026 is a tremendous achievement and a fantastic recognition of the dedication, creativity, and hard work of colleagues across Manchester Met. This award is a milestone we can all be proud of and a testament to what we can achieve together as a University community.”
