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University of Salford

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University of Salford, Salford United Kingdom

Ranking

# 901-950QS World University Rankings

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482Undergraduate programs

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206Postgraduate programs

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About University of Salford

Once at the centre of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, the University of Salford is now at the heart of 21st century creativity and learning. Our hands-on, industry-relevant courses will get you ready to make your mark in a competitive job market. In fact, many of our courses are designed and taught by industry professionals.

We invest heavily in teaching, research, facilities and accommodation. An education at Salford also gives you an extra advantage: real-world experience. Our ongoing relationships with industry leaders enable us to combine academic study with live briefs, internships and placements, on the majority of our courses.

We’re fiercely proud of our facilities, and you’ll find industry-standard facilities across the University of Salford, from a TV newsroom to birthing simulators, a wind tunnel to a working podiatry clinic, Europe’s first fully-climate-controlled Energy House, and much more. 

Once you’ve graduated we’ll continue to help you develop professionally. Through our global alumni network, our graduates can connect with thousands of professionals worldwide, meaning wherever your career takes you, you will always remain a part of the University of Salford.

About University of Salford

Once at the centre of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, the University of Salford is now at the heart of 21st century creativity and learning. Our hands-on, industry-relevant courses will get you ready to make your mark in a competitive job market. In fact, many of our courses are designed and taught by industry professionals.

We invest heavily in teaching, research, facilities and accommodation. An education at Salford also gives you an extra advantage: real-world experience. Our ongoing relationships with industry leaders enable us to combine academic study with live briefs, internships and placements, on the majority of our courses.

We’re fiercely proud of our facilities, and you’ll find industry-standard facilities across the University of Salford, from a TV newsroom to birthing simulators, a wind tunnel to a working podiatry clinic, Europe’s first fully-climate-controlled Energy House, and much more. 

Once you’ve graduated we’ll continue to help you develop professionally. Through our global alumni network, our graduates can connect with thousands of professionals worldwide, meaning wherever your career takes you, you will always remain a part of the University of Salford.

Available programs

Once at the centre of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, the University of Salford is now at the heart of 21st century creativity and learning.
We offer a wide range of degrees across our four academic schools. Learn more about the programmes we offer, below.  

You’ll find industry-standard facilities and pioneering research initiatives across our vibrant campus, including: a world-class human performance laboratory; the world’s first fully climate-controlled Energy House; and New Adelphi, our state-of-the-art home for Arts and Media courses.
We’re also the only university with a presence at MediaCityUK; the heart of the digital and creative industries in the north of England and home to organisations including the BBC and ITV. Our facilities at MediaCityUK reflect the professional studios we’re surrounded by. If you’re a student here, you’ll have access to facilities including production suites, TV studios, and green screen studios.


With Manchester and MediaCityUK on our doorstep, the University of Salford is a great place to be a student. Manchester is one of the UK’s most cosmopolitan cities and boasts one of the largest student populations in Europe. Our campus is situated just minutes away from Manchester city centre, meaning that you are close to enjoying everything that this world-class city has to offer.


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We offer a wide range of degrees across our four academic schools. Learn more about the programmes we offer, below. 

Our postgraduate courses combine the best of theory and practice to help you to flourish in a competitive world. Whatever your future holds – high-flying business leader; paving the way in compassionate patient care; academic research excellence; or ground-breaking discoveries – you can feel safe knowing it’s in our hands.

Excellent research is at the heart of what we do. We are a research-driven institution, using innovation and creativity to find solutions to real-world problems. Our multidisciplinary research environment is recognised around the world, attracting more than 3,000 international students to study at Salford.

We offer an extensive range of support for postgraduate students. Our postgraduate training programme will help you develop the skills needed for effective research, whether you’re planning a career in academia or the public or private sectors. Our online doctoral programme enables candidates who are based outside Manchester, and cannot commit to a full- or part-time degree, to complete their PhD with Salford.

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University information

Bachelor

1260+
2+
80+
6+
79+

Master

300+
2+
6+
79+
21,148
81%
19%
5,665
56%
44%
1,171
82%
18%

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
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A list of available scholarships around the world

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Rankings & ratings

University of Salford is one of the top public universities in Salford, United Kingdom. It is ranked #901-950 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #551- 600
  • 2014
    #651-700
  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #651-700
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #751-800
  • 2019
    #751-800
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #851-900
  • 2025
    #901-950

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