Methodist International House in Manchester was founded in 1956 by the Methodist Church to welcome and support international students coming to Manchester.

 It is a self catering private hall of residence, ideally located within easy reach of the universities and colleges. MIH is a perfect place for postgraduates from overseas to study, with students from over 25 countries each year. The House is noted for its peaceful setting and very friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

 Over the years MIH has provided a home for generations of students from a wide variety of backgrounds. It extends a warm hospitality to students of every world faith or none. It provides an important forum for people from the UK and abroad to meet and learn from each other, to make lifelong friends and establish links across cultural divides.

 MIH offers friendship and care to students who are far from home, as well as providing space, resources and support during their time in Manchester.  We are proud that we have provided facilities and a welcoming home for students from all over the world.

 As one resident has put it “The year I spent in MIH is one of the happiest periods in my life so far. Many of my friends said that their lives in the UK were so boring and did not understand why I enjoyed my life so much. I always tell them that the place I live makes all the difference.”

During its first 50 years MIH has welcomed hundreds of students from many countries around the world and built up a very strong international family community.  The recent 50^th anniversary celebration saw the opening of the new facilities, enabling up to two disabled students to enjoy the comfort and support of MIH whilst they study in Manchester.

You are welcome to visit MIH at any time, but by appointment please, to see the house for yourself. 

Some ex-residents have put down their memories of their time at MIH. Click here.