Rankings of University of Salford

The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

Latest ranking updates for University of Salford
  • September 2024: (Business and Management) update. University of Salford achieves place 83.
  • September 2024: Publication of . Ranking position #83.
  • July 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities . Ranking position #772.
  • June 2024: Publication of US News: Best Global Universities . Ranking position #1089.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #45 
    • #858 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #15 
    • #20 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #29 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #49 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #10 
    • #10 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #29 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #41 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #24 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #49 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #49 
    • #62 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #58 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #47 
    • #64 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #83 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Design

    • #44 
    • #53 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #16 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Engineering

    • #26 
    • #30 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #37 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #42 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #48 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #34 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #46 
    • #58 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #501 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #1182 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #54 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #46 
    • #58 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #61 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #11 
    • #13 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #65 
    • #77 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #66 
    • #80 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #79 
    • #93 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #58 
    • #74 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #65 
    • #81 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #84 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #41 
    • #53 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #55 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #27 
    • #30 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #29 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #29 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #24 
    Physiotherapy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #45 
    • #61 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #45 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #49 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #55 
    • #1696 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #797 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #22 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #42 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #17 
    Zoology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #28 
    • #35 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #23 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #51 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #61 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #43 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #48 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #83 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #84 
    • #106 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #94 
    • #116 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #66 
    • #501 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #22 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #28 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #68 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #20 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #40 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #56 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #28 
    • #37 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #41 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #49 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Salford

Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Social Studies & Humanities
Physiotherapy The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Medicine & Health
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Arts Visual & Performing
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#13 
Journalism & Media Studies
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16 
Design
Zoology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17 
Natural Sciences
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#20 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#30 
Engineering
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#37 
Sports Science
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#53 
Mathematics

Student Ratings for University of Salford

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.3 (based on 2846 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
2.5 (based on 2226 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.3 (based on 552 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.6 (based on 68 student ratings)

“I studied here, and I’m confident when I say these were the best days of my life. I finished the program with new life experiences and long lasting friendships. During my course I was given the opportunity to travel and meet all kinds of like minded people in your field. Highly recommend this university.”

About University of Salford

PROS

  • Students praise the university’s excellent facilities, such as their dance studio, 25 -meter swimming pool, floodlit football pitch, six sports halls, and the health hub.
  • The location is a popular feature, as the city centre is just a 30 minute walk away. Manchester’s roads are well -marked for cyclists, so this is a viable option for students to get around.
  • Ranked among the top 1,000 in the world by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • One criticism that is expressed frequently is that certain buildings are much older than others. In some cases these buildings are not suitable for their purposes.
  • A common opinion from students is that the accommodation fees are not fair in relation to what is received.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1850
Telephone:
+44 161 295 5000
Address:
Faraday House, 43 Crescent
M5 4WT, Salford
England UK
Website:
https://www.salford.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
  • Life as a Salford student
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
50 /100
2226 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 116 students of University of Salford participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Salford in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 74.9

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Salford

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
17080
postgraduates:
4155
Total:
21235
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Nursing and Midwifery:
4965
Business and Management:
2870
Architecture, Building and Planning:
1630
Biosciences:
1545
Creative Arts and Design:
1515
Performing Arts:
905
Computing:
780
Social Policy:
705
Law:
645
Psychology:
620
Mechanical Engineering:
540
Sociology:
500
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
450
Civil Engineering:
405
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
340
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
255
English Studies:
255
Physics and Astronomy:
240
Politics:
130
Languages and Area Studies :
75
History:
70
Education and Teaching:
10
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
1160
Nigeria:
535
Kuwait:
320
Saudi Arabia:
85
China:
45
Pakistan:
40
Kenya:
40
Iran:
35
Sri Lanka:
20
United Arab Emirates:
20
Ghana:
20
Bahrain:
20
United States:
20
Bangladesh:
20
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
20
Uganda:
15
Oman:
15
Jordan:
10
Malaysia:
10
Norway:
10
Qatar:
10
Zimbabwe:
10
Tanzania:
10
Egypt:
10
Indonesia:
5
Syria:
5
Lebanon:
5
Canada:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Mexico:
5
Peru:
5
Iraq:
5
Vietnam:
5
Taiwan:
5
Singapore:
5
Brunei:
5
Zambia:
5
Sudan:
5
South Africa:
5
Mauritius:
5
Libya:
5
Cameroon:
5
Algeria:
5
Turkey:
5
Switzerland:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Salford

Peel Park Campus
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FAQ

University of Salford ranks #58 in England UK in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 380 universities in England UK.

University of Salford ranks #1 in Salford in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Salford.

University of Salford is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 23 rankings of University of Salford.

University of Salford achieved #73 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Salford.

University of Salford achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #3 in (Politics). See all subject rankings for University of Salford.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings University of Salford ranks #1 among universities in Salford and #58 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Salford.

In our meta ranking University of Salford ranks #58 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Salford. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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