INTO Manchester 58/60 Whitworth Street, Manchester M1 6LT

"To be honest, it’s a bad study institution, their study website keeps failing, some staffs and teachers are rude, timetable keeps changing and they notify you on the last second, just minutes before the lesson or even not notifying. Instructions aren’t clear, three assignments and courseworks are mentioned and needs to be due just in a week. One of my teachers didn’t even mention the assignment. They just assume you to check their learning website vle which can sometimes be down. The management of this institution is literally a mess and I would not recommend."

"I was planning to take a pre masters 6 months course but after reading the comments i became hesitant and i asked INTO MANCHESTER to send me the modules of what i will study exactly. and just like i expected no answer was given and they said i need to pay and start the course, then they will decide what modules i will take. which i did not appreciate. I also called the University of Manchester where i am planning to take my masters degree in September and they said “we don’t look at the pre master when you apply, it is not necessary and doesn’t add value to your application.” And with all INTO MANCHESTER uncertainty i decided not to proceed with the pre masters."

"I will start my review by saying if you have the chance to study a foundation year in the university go for it, studying with into is like doing Alevels but with more pressure since it is one year and an awful grading system. My personal experience wasn’t the best I would say they are supportive in terms of well being and the tutors are really nice and always willing to help but nothing more. Also when you get your grades you have to wait for the university to accept you just like any other student who applies with their Alevels so if you fail you are not likely to get accepted anywhere and will have to resit and apply the following year. I was told I can’t be accepted in any university by the placement team even though I told them I have extra AS levels they didn’t provide any help and Just told me to apply for an international year one again at into and I had to apply to universities myself, I almost lost hope because of what I was told but surprisingly a lot of universities were willing to offer me a place when combining both qualifications together. In conclusion it isn’t the worst experience but I suggest doing a research first and see if this is where you want to study and you are sure you can put the effort and time to succeed in your examinations."

"Did my foundation year in Science and Engineering at INTO Manchester. At first, I didn’t know what to expect as the teaching style and environment in the UK is much different as compared to your home country. However, the staffs and academic teachers were professional and helpful which made you feel at home. If you have any questions, feel free to voice out your concerns, I am certain they will be more than willing to help. INTO Manchester will go an extra mile to assist students on achieving their desired grades and their desired choice of University Course! Based on my personal experience, I would strongly recommend new students to start their higher education journey at INTO Manchester!"

"The first and the longest review ever for Art & Design International Foundation at INTO Manchester. Note: This review is based on my experience as a January intake student. 1. The course content: - I received a detailed outline for each project and the tutors were catching up on me as well as the project daily/weekly. - Most of the course duration will be independent study (obviously). I received an MMU card to access the library 24/7 & all workshops which are making me become a part of MMU while studying at INTO. - Each project will have specific purposes and outcomes, recommendations, and experimentation requirements which is to make the not too hard to manage. - My EAP teacher is the best English teacher I have ever had so far. It is for me to know and for you to find out. 2. The facilities: - Free software and Mac for study purposes. As I said, I can be able to access all the workshops and libraries at MMU. For further information and comparison, please search for youtube videos. - Independent studio space is a huge plus for the course. 3. How I feel after finishing my course at INTO Manchester: - I wanted to share my thought on the 1-star rates for INTO Manchester. Yes. I confirmed that there are some ungrateful moments during the course at INTO Manchester campus. However, whenever something went wrong with you during the course (your tutors, timetable, accommodation, classmates, etc) there are staffs at the Welfare team and the receptionists to help you out. INTO, our high school or universities are just a microcosm of society where we are living in, we can’t ask everybody to behave politely. All you can do is stand up and speak up. That is what I did is gave specific feedback with “proves” and “facts”. After that, everything was fixed. - I made new friends, not just in my course but also in other courses. I love my tutors so much. Only from the academic perspective, the course is perfect for me. 4. Last but not least: To clear my point of view, I meet and talk with some of the staff at INTO Manchester. They are so thoughtful and nice to me. The reason I write this review is simply that I don’t want negative reviews and complaints about INTO ruining the image of the school and what a lot of people behind the brand are trying to build. I believe INTO takes all of the issues people mentioned in the 1-star reviews very seriously if you reported them during the course."