University of Salford

The University at a Glance

University of Salford

The University is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading enterprise universities and is famous for its links with industry, commerce and the arts

Location
Situated on a green riverside campus, the University of Salford currently has over 18,000 students, including over 3,000 international students from more than 130 countries around the world. The main university campus is located less than three kilometres from the centre of Manchester, only 16 km from Manchester International Airport, and just over 2 hours from London.

Not only is Manchester home to the largest student population in Europe, but many nationalities and ethnic groups from around the world have made Manchester their home, creating a richly diverse, open-minded, multicultural society with an inviting spirit and a vibrant international buzz.

MediaCityUK
From November 2011 onwards we will be at the heart of MediaCityUK, a cutting edge facility bringing together the best of the UK’s media, digital and creative industries. The University of Salford will be delivering over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from our new presence alongside the BBC and ITV. MediaCityUK will be the hub for creative activity in the UK and our students will be at the centre of it.

Scholarships
The University believes in giving our students the best support we can. Since September 2010 we have done this by offering one of the biggest scholarship schemes in the UK. With a total value of over £2.5 million and awards worth up to £5000, our students can concentrate on achieving their career goals not on their bank balance.
To find out more see www.salford.ac.uk/international/scholarships

Graduate Employability
The University is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading enterprise universities and is famous for its links with industry, commerce and the arts. Good links with employers mean that most of our full-time undergraduate courses offer work placements and we enjoy an excellent graduate employment record. Salford graduates are prominent in business, industry, the public sector and non-governmental organisations worldwide.

Facilities
The University is investing £150 million in new buildings, and the refurbishment and regeneration of two campus sites. Students have free access to the internet, email, and over 800 open access computers, and can log on 24-hours a day. On-campus there are four library sites with over 650,000 volumes as well as databases and an e-library system, and leisure facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, sports halls, fitness rooms, an indoor climbing room, squash courts and all-weather sports pitches.

Accommodation
The University guarantees accommodation for all first year students and has 3255 single bedrooms with free broadband internet access, contents insurance and membership of the campus leisure centre. Family accommodation is also available.

Once at the University, students have access to a range of resources such as the Student Assistance Office, Careers Service and an assigned personal tutor to help get the most out of their experience. Salford’s international student advisors can provide assistance and support to international students on a range of issues, and there are free medical facilities and counselling available on the campus to all students.

The International Society enables students to meet new people from different cultures and organises events and visits to other parts of the UK and Europe. The Students’ Union offers a variety of clubs and societies to cater for every interest. The world’s major religions are all catered for and meeting places and prayer facilities are available on campus.

Contact
International Relations
University of Salford
Salford
Greater Manchester
M5 4WT

Tel: +44 (0)161 295 4545
Email: international@salford.ac.uk
Web: www.salford.ac.uk/international