University of Salford

Established in 1896, the University of Salford is a public research institution located in Salford, England. With an enrollment of roughly 20,000 students, the UoS offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree options across various disciplines.

Overview

The University of Salford, Manchester is a public research university in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) west of Manchester city centre. The Royal Technical Institute, Salford, which opened in 1896, became a College of Advanced Technology in 1956 and gained university status in 1967, following the Robbins Report into higher education. It has around 20,000 students and is in 60 acres (24 hectares) of parkland on the banks of the River Irwell. The university's main campus is based on the Peel Park Campus and Frederick Road campus, both of which are adjacent to Peel Park, in the City of Salford. The university has also opened a second campus in MediaCityUK, Greater Manchester. The university's strengths lie in the areas of health, energy, media and the built environment and have been recognised by the awarding of a four-star rating in the 2014 QS Stars University Ratings, along with other recognitions and awards including The Queen’s Anniversary Prize.