The University of Salford has a long history of connecting our students with industry. Our roots date back to the industrial revolution when we were initially established in 1896 as the Salford Royal Technical Institute. We’ve now been a leading university for 50 years, providing students with real-world experiences, preparing them for their career.
We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges. We offer courses in a wide range of disciplines including business management, law, science, engineering, built environment, computing, nursing, physiotherapy, media, the arts and more.
We offer a variety of courses to suit your individual needs, including traditional 3-year undergraduate degrees or four-years with year placement, one-year master’s degrees and some two-year master’s degrees with a placement.
Research at the University of Salford extends across schools, research centres and industry partners, in a truly unique way of collaborative learning.
The Research Excellence Framework assesses the quality of research in UK academic institutions and we have some excellent results, including:
We use our wide-ranging partnerships and staff networks to create opportunities for our students to gain the practical experience that will help them gain a competitive advantage in their chosen career.
Most of our courses offer work placements, as well as opportunities to take part in live briefs, where you’ll work in teams to deliver solutions for real clients.
Many of our undergraduate courses and some master’s courses offer a year-long industry placement.
We provide excellent careers support for students, from updating CV’s and LinkedIn, to interview techniques and career advice.
First-year undergraduate students can live in either Peel Park Quarter or John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts, while returning and postgraduate students can stay at John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts.
Both accommodation villages feature 24/7 staffing, secure key card or fob access, along with free gyms, communal areas, and study spaces.
These residences create a safe, friendly, and engaging environment, offering opportunities to meet new people, take part in regular events and activities, and feel connected to our lively student community.
Our main library (Clifford Whitworth Library) is a modern learning space with PC suites, Mac computers, laptops available for loan, bookable work rooms and café.
The library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so, you can study at a time that suits you. You’ll also find study spaces across the University, so a quiet place to work is never far away.
We have a dedicated IT support team who can support you with any IT issues you are facing. There are many laptops and computers with Wifi that can be used for free, as well as a free laptop loan service from the library. You also get free access to a range of digital tools and training via LinkedIn Learning.
Our student support team askUS work in partnership with the NHS services to make sure students get the care that they need. We have an on-campus doctors’ surgery (GP) for students to access. We also offer free testing for Covid-19 and a vaccination clinic for students to get free vaccinations to protect against the virus.
Our Peel Park campus offers modern learning facilities just minutes from Manchester, surrounded by green spaces ideal for relaxation and socialising. It’s home to the futuristic New Adelphi building, where students of art, design, music, performance, and architecture study. The campus also includes the historic Peel Building, opened in 1896, hosting courses in environment and life sciences. Other features include the £65 million Science, Engineering, and Environment building, sports facilities, shops, food outlets, and a nearby train station.
Frederick Road campus hosts health and social science courses, with a radiography center, psychology lab, human performance lab, and working clinics.
Our Sports Centre has a 25-metre swimming pool with spa and sauna; five fitness suites, including strength, cardio and conditioning rooms, all containing the latest gym equipment and multi-use sports hall for badminton, basketball, netball and five-a-side-football. Next to the Sports Centre we have two 11-a-side football pitches and a brand-new 3G pitch that can be used for football, rugby, ultimate frisbee, softball and much more.
We offer a range of fitness classes in our state-of-the-art Studio Room, including Metafit, Zumba, yoga, pilates, studio cycling and the new and popular boogie bounce. Our health hub offers a range of discounted massage treatments to help you recover.
The University of Salford Students’ Union has over 50 student-led societies. This includes anything from academic to liberation, political to performance, and international and cultural to religion. Students can join societies during welcome week or via the website and the first session/meeting you attend is always free.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Dropped 100 places compared to 2026
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 901 | 901 | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 231 places compared to 2026
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 1089 | 1162 | 1393 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 801 | 801 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 100 reviews
The university is great and offers a lot for its students. It is great at updating students on current issues. The course I am on is great and the staff are really helpful! There is a lot of information to help students during difficult periods and they are willing to help. The facilities for my course are great the laboratories are really good for students studying in those types of fields.
I like the industry-focused teaching, most lecturers have real professional experience, which makes the course content practical and relevant. They genuinely try to connect theory to real-world applications. The modern facilities, the MediaCityUK campus is a huge highlight, modern, professional, and inspiring, especially if you're studying media, business, or creative subjects. The supportive staff, academic and wellbeing support is easy to access. Staff respond quickly and are willing to help when you reach out. The student community, the campus has a friendly, diverse student atmosphere, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in events, societies, and networking. Areas for improvement and things which I dislike are the communication gaps, sometimes information about deadlines, timetable changes, or events isn�t communicated clearly or early enough. Would I recommend it, absolutly, I would recommend the University of Salford, especially if you value practical learning, modern facilities, and industry connections. It�s a great choice for students who want hands-on experience and a supportive academic environment. While administrative processes could improve, the overall student experience is positive and the university prepares you well for future career opportunities.
The University of Salford focuses on real-world education, and that�s what makes it stand out. The courses are designed to connect theory with practical experience, often involving projects that mirror what happens in the workplace. The lecturers are approachable and genuinely supportive, always willing to help you understand and apply what you�re learning. The campus is modern and close to Manchester, so there�s always something happening nearby. While some facilities could use a little upgrading, the overall atmosphere is welcoming and down-to-earth�perfect for students who want a balance of learning, career preparation, and city life.
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