International Foundation in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
The University of Manchester
Guarantee your place on an undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering degree at The University of Manchester.
INTO Manchester offers the only specialist International Foundation program with a guaranteed route to The University of Manchester.
Why choose mechanical or electrical engineering at The University of Manchester?
- World top 30 for Mechanical Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
- World top 35 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
- Learn in the £400 million Engineering and Materials Building - one of the largest engineering faculties in the country, with purpose-built teaching, learning and research facilities.
- Access specialist facilities including teaching laboratories, maker spaces and one of the highest-specification high-voltage labs in the UK.
- Apply your learning through student-led engineering projects, including Formula Student.
INTO Manchester is accredited by The British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

Key Information
- Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering at The University of Manchester.
- Receive a guaranteed offer from The University of Manchester when you successfully complete your pathway program.
- Learn alongside other international students at INTO Manchester - our dedicated study center in the heart of Manchester.
- Improve your academic English and advanced research skills, including academic writing through lab reports and assignments.
- Receive tailored support from expert teachers and dedicated student support teams.
- More than 3,500 INTO Manchester students have secured their place at The University of Manchester.
Course Details
International Foundation in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
The University of Manchester
Age Requirement
16
All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.Academic Year 2026/27
11th January 2027 - 13th August 2027
- Term 1: 11th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 2: 30th March 2027 - 28th May 2027
- Term 3: 1st June 2027 - 13th August 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 27,495.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 345.00 - 440.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Airport pick-up (Optional)
£ 50.00
CAS charges (Compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 55.00
INTO Giving Donation
£ 25.00
Approximate cost
£ 28,820.00 - 28,915.00
Core modules
Credit Units
| Personal Tutor Programme | |
| University of Manchester Project |
Elective modules
| Chemistry | |
| English for Academic Purposes | |
| Further Mathematics | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physics | |
| Research and Communication Skills |
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= Study abroad option availableAfter successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.
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