Our forward thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years. Today, our unstoppable institution is bolstered by countless industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving education community in Salford and beyond.
The University of Salford formed from a merger of technical colleges and institutes, created to educate and train a growing workforce. With a past entrenched in industry, we have continued to build on our principles of getting students work-ready. Read more about our heritage and how it has shaped the organisation we are today.
Our past is rooted in the great Industrial Revolution of the 19th Century, which changed the world. Salford’s thriving textile industry was fed by the Manchester Ship Canal, which opened in 1894 and gave the city direct trade access to the sea.
The Salford docks brought employment until the latter half of the 20th Century. When the old industries went into decline, demand for new industrial skills led to the formation of the Pendleton Mechanics Institute in 1850 and the Salford Working Men's College in 1858.
These merged at the end of the century to form the Royal Technical Institute, Salford, which was opened by the Duke and Duchess of York (who later became King George V and Queen Mary) in 1896. We have reached a pivotal moment in the higher education landscape that requires us to take a new strategic approach to enable us to continue to thrive.
Following consultation with students, staff, executives, university council members and external stakeholders, we have agreed a new vision, mission and strategy that responds to the challenges we face. Through teaching, learning, research and enterprise, we will harness the skills, imagination and enthusiasm of our students and staff to work in partnership with large and small enterprises across the public, private and charitable sectors, changing people and communities, and delivering a lasting economic and social benefit.
Our vision makes a bold statement; it is ambitious, yet firmly rooted in experience. Cross-sector industry partnerships link our heritage with our future aspirations. Underpinning our vision and central to our strategy is our collaboration with industry. This is a bold departure from traditional structures and models of learning, and will provide an outstanding experience for our students, staff and partners.
Industry collaboration is our single strategic priority. It means we develop and nurture outstanding relationships with industry in all aspects of our business, from co-creation of the curriculum and producing job-ready graduates, to research, consultancy and knowledge exchange.
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Excellent facilities for staff and students.
Some students are friendly and eager to learn but many are loud and disruptive.
Staff are very intelligent & helpful. Highly recommend visiting this university!
By Charlie (Aug, 2018) |
I love studying at The University of Salford, I've been here for nearly 4 years. Fantastic personalised support from tutors, opportunities to grow within your field, and right in the heart of the city centre of Manchester but with a great campus feel.
By Seren Hughes (Mar, 2018) |
Currently a second year student BA (Hons) Photography, amazing university with great industry links and opportunities. Situated in the heart of Manchester city centre, the University provides a comfortable balance of study experience along with city student life!
By Harry (Mar, 2018) |
Brilliant university to study at, the staff always went above and beyond to help out and make the lectures as engaging as possible. I met some great people and learnt so much!
By Tom Mullarkey (Jan, 2018) |
Fantastic university to study at; the balance between practical and theory lectures was perfect, staff always went out of their way to help you and the course was insightful and invigorating. I had some superb times here and met some great people.
By Josh Garside (Sep, 2017) |
I was a student reading Business Studies in 2000. I found the student life fabulous.
Lecturers were on the whole well presented with notes/handouts given to everyone in the lecture and tutorials.
By Sohail Yusuf (Sep, 2017) |
I studied Journalism at the University of Salford. I am absolutely happy and proud to say that I have graduated from the University. Our lecturers gave us first-hand industry experience and the teaching was fantastic. All of the staff were very helpful. Also, the facilities are great, and the campus doesn't stop improving.
MediaCityUK campus, in particular, is a great place to study because is close to the biggest news outlets which inspire you to develop yourself and your skills.
Overall I am satisfied with my student life at the University of Salford because I am achieving my dreams thanks to the skills and knowledge I have gained there :).
By Anna Ilieva (Jun, 2017) |
University of Salford is legend of Awersomeness,the university train,teach and make student develop in way they can compete with the real world
By Bob Kingsmith (Jan, 2017) |
All of the facilities looked amazing. The staff were very welcoming and informative. The students were helpful and enjoying their chosen courses. Overall a good 1st visit to a Uni open day..
By Karen Butterworth r (Oct, 2016) |
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Through my personal experience of studying at the University of Salford I have met so many extraordinary people. My lecturers were all amazing and helpful beyond words and I can't thank them enough for their guidance in helping me come out of University with a fantastic grade. Even now being a graduate at the University I am still able to draw advice from my lecturers (for example for projects that I am working on), and that is something that I think is really special because it shows that this University wants you to achieve as much as possible.
By Dean Hemmings (Sep, 2018) |