University of Salford

The University of Salford is considered to be a fairly popular university offering quality education in the UK. As a state institution of higher education, the University of Salford (US) is distinguished by high standards of teaching. The beginning of the academic activities of the educational institution dates back to 1850. The urban campus is located in Salford.

According to the national academic ranking of Great Britain, the University of Salford constantly occupies a place among the top six of the best educational institutions in the country. International experts determine the place of the University of Salford in the most prestigious universities in the world. All these parameters are primarily based on the quality of work and qualification characteristics of graduates. The popularity of the school is also added by the positive reputation of the US among world employers.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What are the currently popular courses at UK universities?

UK universities are known for their diverse subject offerings. Business, medicine, and engineering traditionally see high demand, with growing interest in computer science. 

All students in need of housing are provided with accommodation near educational buildings. All residences of the university are modern comfortable dormitories with spacious common recreation areas and cozy rooms for one or several students. The quality of the university's residential residences has been repeatedly noted by experts: the Peel Park residence has been named the third best student residence in Britain. The second residence of John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts is also open to international students. Both residences are within walking distance from the university. All hostels are self-catering - students prepare meals in shared kitchens with all the necessary equipment.

1. Peel Park Quarter Residence:

• Location: 7 minutes on foot
• Meals: self-catering
• The price includes access to Wi-Fi
• Recreation area with home theater
• Free gym access
• Equipment for people with disabilities
• 24 hour security
• Parking lot.

2. John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts

• Location: 14 minutes walk
• Meals: self-catering
• The price includes access to Wi-Fi
• Recreation area with home theater
• Free gym access
• 24 hour security
• Parking lot.

Student events are regularly held on campuses and student sports sections and communities work:

• Shock radio
• Rock climbing
• Football
• Dancing
• Law study
• Wildlife protection
• Anime club
• Business club
• Changing of the climate
• Stand up
• First aid
• Student magazine.

According to European educational standards, the university has a medium size. Every year, 16,000 students receive various specialties here. The admission committee accepts applications for education from citizens of any country (about 20% of the total number of students are foreigners). The academic staff consists of 940 teachers who have high qualification characteristics and are recruited by the administration around the world. Students wishing to supplement their knowledge abroad have the opportunity to participate in the exchange educational process. Partners University of Salford - the leading universities of the planet. Social pages related to the University of Salford provide additional information and conditions for participating in these programs.

For students organized a large scientific library. All students in need of housing are provided with accommodation in a dormitory located near the educational buildings.

For many years, the university has been part of such structures as EUA, UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE and ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES.

• Arrival at the university - 09.09-15.09
• Week of acquaintance - 09.16-22.09
• First trimester - 09/23/17/01
• Christmas holidays - 16.12-5.01
• Second trimester - January 27-22, 2005
• Spring break - 03.30-19.04
• Third trimester - 1.06-4.09.

For admission to the University of Salford is required to provide a classic set of documents. But the decisive criterion for enrollment will be information about the results of the student’s progress at the previous place of education. The whole academic year is divided here into two semesters.

The cost of educational services is quite high, which, incidentally, is typical for English universities. For $ 15,000 a year, a student receives educational services at the undergraduate course. For candidates for a master’s degree, the price of one year of study is $ 11,000, depending on the chosen faculty. This educational institution, as an alternative to full-time study, offers to get a diploma using the method of distance education. Everything related to the nuances of the introductory company, the timing of submission of documents and the tuition fee in specific areas - described on the official website of the University of Salford.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision