University of Salford
Upcoming Intake
Sep 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 17,040 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Silver
Highlights
The University of Salford gained university status in 1967 having started life as the Royal Technical Institute in 1896 and the Pendleton Mechanics Institute in 1850. Today it has 21,500 students each year, including 4,000 international students, based across its Peel Park and MediaCityUK campuses.
It ranks in the top 100 UK universities in The Guardian and The Times/Sunday Times University Guides. With its origins lying in the Industrial Revolution, the University of Salford is just as driven today to push the technological boundaries. Its research facilities are cutting edge and focused on rising to the challenges of the modern industrial revolution with industry-focused research.
Campuses
The University of Salford is based right next to the city of Manchester. This means easy access to its vibrant cultural scene with live music, sports, restaurants, theatres and much more. It’s also a great location to explore the best that the North of England has to offer, with easy access through road and rail across the country.
Ranking
by QS
901-950
by THE
801–1000
by GUARDIAN
88