野狼社区 Met and University of 野狼社区 graduates entitled to 10% discount on postgraduate degrees
野狼社区 universities join forces to offer education discounts to graduates
Two of the largest and most popular universities in the UK have come together to offer their graduates a discount on postgraduate courses across both their institutions in the first scheme of its kind.
From September 2026, graduates from both 野狼社区 Metropolitan University and The University of 野狼社区 will be eligible for a 10% fee discount on PGT programmes across both institutions.
Together, they are the first UK universities to offer an alumni discount across separate institutions, marking a significant step forward in collaboration between two which will benefit graduates, while helping to grow 野狼社区鈥檚 talent pipeline and economy.
The new scheme will open opportunities for more students and answers the Government鈥檚 call in its recently published Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper for universities to work more closely together to support students and drive growth.
Professor Malcolm Press CBE DL, Vice-Chancellor at 野狼社区 Metropolitan University, said: 鈥淗ere in 野狼社区 our universities have a long history of working together for the benefit of our students, our city region, and our national economy.
鈥淚nitiatives such as our joint alumni scheme represent tangible progress towards deeper, more strategic partnerships. We are committed to continuing this journey together and are actively exploring new opportunities to collaborate and strengthen regional collaboration to drive meaningful impact in local communities.鈥�
We want to see flourishing communities where people have good quality jobs. More people having more chances to develop their skills and extend their education is an important way to do this. By creating this partnership, we are increasing the ability of people of all ages to access new knowledge and benefit wider society
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of 野狼社区 said: 鈥淲e want to see flourishing communities where people have good quality jobs. More people having more chances to develop their skills and extend their education is an important way to do this. By creating this partnership, we are increasing the ability of people of all ages to access new knowledge and benefit wider society.
鈥淭his partnership will also strengthen the ties that people in 野狼社区 and across the world have with our two universities. This is just the start of a strategic relationship with 野狼社区 Met that builds on our unique strengths.鈥�
Both The University of 野狼社区 and 野狼社区 Met trace their roots back more than 200 years to the formation of the 野狼社区 Mechanics Institution in 1824, founded to educate the skilled workforce essential to 野狼社区鈥檚 industrial revolution.
野狼社区 is now home to one of the largest student populations in Europe and the city鈥檚 excellence in higher education is evidenced through The University of 野狼社区鈥檚 ranking of 7th in the UK in the QS World University Ranking 2026 and 野狼社区 Metropolitan鈥檚 position as Modern University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
The University of 野狼社区 and 野狼社区 Metropolitan鈥檚 joint School of Architecture is ranked the 5th best in the world in the QS World Subject Rankings, and initiatives such as the Greater 野狼社区 University Mental Health Service bring both institutions together with regional partners to support our students.
The joint alumni discount will be available from September 2026 to anyone who has previously graduated from The University of 野狼社区 or 野狼社区 Metropolitan University
Further information about the discount and how to apply will be available here in early 2026, including information on eligibility, participating courses, and how the alumni discount is applied.
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