Next Gen Man City is back for 2025 – Register Your Interest now!
This unique summer residential programme takes students inside the world of the Premier League Champions, Manchester City!
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About
Next Gen Man City aims to connect the next generation of leaders with the sport industry and give them their first experience of what a future career in the sector could look like. This unique summer residential programme takes students inside the world of Premier League Champions, Manchester City, and offers a hands-on immersion into the business of sport.
Course leaders will guide students through interactive workshops and group activities that will bring programme topics to life. Our learning framework is designed to enhance both business and personal development, to support with excelling in any future environment.
Students will experience:
Next Gen Man City will be an experience of a lifetime, from the friends you meet to the learnings you’ll be able to apply to your ongoing education, career, and interest in sports.
Key Highlights
Next Gen Man City is organised around the key pillars of sport, business and personal growth. Each day will focus on a theme, from leadership to entrepreneurship, or a deep dive into psychology or branding.
Interactive workshops include:
Students will also enjoy various group activities* outside of the classroom making this summer programme truly an experience of a lifetime. Highlights include:
*Activities subject to change.
All Next Gen Man City programme options include:
25 Hours of interactive workshops per week
Leading industry experts
Behind the scenes access
Certificate of completion & Closing ceremony
VIP Etihad Stadium Tour, home of Manchester City
Evening activities
Accommodation and all meals provided
Personal development plan & digital learning system
Upon completion of Next Gen Man City, students will have:
We invite students, aged between 14-17, from all backgrounds and countries to apply for Next Gen Man City.
The programme is designed for those interested in:
Manchester is a thriving city in England known for its many universities and cutting-edge cultural scene, in addition to being an internationally renowned footballing centre and home of two major Premier League clubs.
Enjoy newly built facilities in Salford’s student district. The Manchester accommodation is in the heart of the city within an award-winning university residence.
Students will each have their own room, with an en-suite toilet and shower, and access to shared kitchen and common rooms.
Amenities include:
Next Gen Man City is open to students 14-17 years old. Students must be 14 years old by the first day of the programme. All students are required to complete an online application, which can be completed in a few basic steps. As students work through their application, they may save their progress and return to the application before final submission.
*Applications will not be considered complete until all required supplementary materials have been received. Failure to submit required supplementary materials by the application deadline may result in rejection or declined admission.
Students who have previously attended Next Gen Man City can submit a simplified application in a few basic steps. Application fees will be waived for returning and deferred students. In the simplified application, you will only be asked to fill out basic information.
Admission to Next Gen Man City is competitive. All applications are carefully reviewed by our admissions committee. Admissions officers seek talented student leaders with diverse interests, ambitions, and writing styles. The committee strives to select critical thinkers who will contribute to a well-rounded, academically engaged community of students.
Please note that all supplemental documents must also be submitted for your application to be considered.
Residential Applications:
Application Deadline – Tuesday, June 11
Registration Deadline – Friday, June 21
Non-Residential Applications:
Week 1 – Friday 5th July
Week 2 – Friday 12th July
Residential Programme
Students live in dorm-like facilities in the city centre.
Program Cost (1 week) Tuition + room and board |
£2,488 |
Total Cost of Attendance | £2,488 |
Program Cost (2 week) Tuition + room and board |
£4,976 |
Total Cost of Attendance | £4,976 |
Day Programme (Non-Residential)
Students commute to class every day and do not receive room and board. Lunch included.
Program Cost (1 week) Tuition + lunch only |
£1,880 |
Total Cost of Attendance | £1,880 |
Program Cost (2 week) Tuition + lunch only |
£3,760 |
Total Cost of Attendance | £3,760 |
Students may enrol for either week or both.
Please note all prices listed include VAT.
Financial Aid
Limited Financial Aid support is awarded based on evidential financial need. To be considered for Financial Aid students must submit a completed programme application, followed by a specific Financial Aid application.
Review Process
Financial Aid is awarded to students who have been accepted onto the programme and who are deemed eligible to apply.
Students are notified of their Financial Aid decision at the same time as their programme admission decision. The final deadline to be considered for Financial Aid is 11 March 2024, but students are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Please contact admissions@cityfootball-leadership.com for more information.
Failure to submit all required documentation* and complete the programme registration may result in a rejection or declined offer.
*UK students must submit P60 tax forms, proof of income or confirmation of benefits as part of the application process. All documentation must be translated into English before submission.
Find out more about the programme by reading the Next Gen Man City FAQ’s.
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