Summary
The University of Salford embeds industry into everything it does. Its wide range of courses draw on industry insight, with some professionally accredited and others created through industry collaboration. Its campus at MediaCity sits alongside the BBC and ITV. Students gain essential skills using industry-standard equipment and from placement and internship opportunities, available across many courses.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate74%Postgraduate26%
Study mode
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Full-time87%Part-time13%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK82%International16%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 43%Female 57%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
79th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000537 54%79th
6 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215125 58%73rd
5 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.10 77%69th
11 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.00 75%61st
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.27 27%101st
1 -
Academic services spend
/ Max 37572138 57%47th
16 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164735 34%58th
14 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.718.3108th
9 -
Continuation
/ Max 10088.2 88%79th
5 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10075.5 76%55th
28 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10075.7 76%65th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Land & Property Management
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
73rd out of 102
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10076.0 76%73rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 233110 47%68th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%40th
1 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.62 66%65th
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Continuation
/ Max 10088.5 89%68th
6 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10049.0 49%87th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For postgraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you’re bound to find the right one for you. The University of Salford is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience. The University of Salford will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
The University of Salford works with a partner accommodation provider so that students can find somewhere to suit their budget and requirements. Several rooms are adapted for disabled students. Halls have kitchen and dining facilities, social areas and 24-hour security.