In July 2021, The Manchester College was awarded the NNECL Quality Mark for the inclusion and success of care experienced students.

[10] In November 2021, The Manchester College was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize[11] in recognition of the positive impact and benefits it delivers to Greater Manchester through education and training, centred on its 'Careers not Courses' ethos, which focuses on linking students' technical education with a future career and ensuring that they acquire all the skills they will require for future employment.

Courses are co-created and co-delivered with a range of industry partners, with around 4,500 work experience opportunities provided for students per year.

The Manchester College currently has seven campuses across the city, comprising classrooms, lecture theatres and a wide range of practical workshops, performance and rehearsal rooms, along with tutorial and specialist learning spaces.

The campus opened its doors to the first students in September 2022,[16] providing Industry Excellence Academies and Centres of Excellence for Computing and Digital; Creative and Digital Media; Hospitality and Catering; Music; and Theatrical and Media Make-up and; Performing Arts and Design, music and Virtual Arts.