A public university with its main campus near Manchester city centre, a significant presence at MediaCityUK, and in other Salford locations. Gained university status in 1967, with roots in 1896.
Address: The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Media, Engineering, Health Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Robotics, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong presence at MediaCityUK, fostering links with BBC, ITV, and other media organisations. Partnerships with industry (e.g. Morson Group, NHS) and focus on real-world learning.
Research:
Applied research in media technology, engineering (acoustics, robotics), health sciences, built environment, and digital technologies. Strong in acoustics and VR/AR.
Famous Alumnis:
Peter Kay, L. S. Lowry (attended predecessor Royal Technical Institute), Maxine Peake, Jason Manford
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2600
Current students***:
23500
Foreign students***:
15%
Cumulative former students***:
135000
Pros
Strong industry links, especially in media (MediaCityUK campus), good vocational courses, close to Manchester, growing research in specific tech areas.
Cons
Varied reputation across different courses, some older campus areas, less prestigious than nearby UoM.
Best For
Students interested in media, digital technologies, engineering (especially acoustics), or health, with a focus on industry connections, practical skills, and proximity to Manchester.
- Acoustics, Augmented Reality (AR), Digital Twin, Engineering, Robotics, User experience (UX)
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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