City College Manchester is the largest further education provider in northern England with links with University of Manchester and Northern Consortium of UK Universities. International and home students choose from a range of programmes at the College's 5 campuses. Programmes include GCSE, A levels and foundation. Foundation programmes offered include Science & Engineering and Business, Economics and Social Studies. The College offers its Foundation and Pre-Masters programmes in conjunction with the NCUK and all students who successfully complete the programmes are guaranteed the offer of a place at university in the UK. The College also provides a range of vocational courses including AVCE, BTECs and NVQs.