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University of Salford
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Location : United Kingdom ,Manchester
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The University of Salford was founded in 1967 and is a premier public higher education and research institution in Salford, Greater Manchester, New England. It began as the Royal Technical Institute in 1896 and changed its name to the College of Advanced Technology in 1956. The Royal Charter of 1967 granted the institution university status. It is a member of the University Alliance, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the North West Universities Association, among others.
The Peel Park Campus, which is located along the banks of the River Irwell, is the main campus of the University of Salford. Pathways, parking lots, green spaces, and buildings hosting high-end academic, administrative, and support facilities and services make up the campus. The Clifford Whitworth Library on campus houses a large collection of written and digital materials that students and faculty can use for studying, teaching, and research. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers peaceful study areas as well as access to laptops and PCs. The Salford Museum and Art Gallery, England's first free public library, is also located on campus.
The institution has a sports centre with a 25-meter pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and a multi-purpose auditorium where Pilates, yoga, and Zumba lessons are held. The university provides lodging for students in two of the university's accommodation villages, Peel Park Quarter and John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts, with postgraduate students preferring the latter. Peel Park Quarter, in particular, was rated by Student Hut as the second-best student accommodation in the UK. The main campus has cutting-edge recreation amenities such as a gymnasium, cafeterias, restaurants, food outlets, and theatres. There are seven academic schools at the university, as well as language centres. Students can study law, health, zoology, management, business, economics, engineering, psychology, and accounting in undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, distance-learning, and diploma programmes at the institution. There are also over 50 student-run organisations and clubs on campus that cater to a variety of social, academic, and personal interests. These organisations and societies coordinate and arrange a variety of activities, competitions, and festivities on and off campus in order to keep students interested while also promoting cultural unity and relationship building. The institution has a total student population of around 19,995, with 2,781 administrative staff members.
The University of Salford boasts a long list of alumni who have gone on to achieve great success in a variety of professions. Michael Atchia (Former UN Environment Programme Programme Director), Mohammed Rahif Hakmi (Chairman of Armada Group), Richard James Tice (Businessman and Politician), Robert Swire (Former Chief Physiotherapist for Manchester United), and Alok Sharma are among the famous people on the list (Politician).
The University of Salford has a long history of working with companies to improve its traditional nursing, manufacturing, and sports medical capabilities.
Salford graduates were 83 percent satisfied with their university experience, according to the National Student Survey 2020. Media Technology, Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering, Professional Studies Nursing and Social Work, and Architecture Design and Technology have all seen improvements, with Media Technology, Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering, Professional Studies Nursing and Social Work, and Architecture Design and Technology receiving 100% satisfaction.
Salford University was one of the first to offer a year-long internship as part of a'sandwich' degree. The most recent innovation is MediaCityUK, which encourages students to collaborate and conduct research with a variety of businesses in order to gain useful expertise and contacts. Students at MediaCity will work alongside the BBC and six national agencies and firms, including Adobe and BAE Systems, in a working studio environment.
InterLINK is a University of Salford programme that connects prospective international students with students who are already experienced with living in the United Kingdom and studying at Salford. InterLINK advisors are UK students who will offer international students courteous guidance and assistance as they adjust to living and learning at the university. The International Society for International Students is run by the student government, and the International Life Centre at University House hosts a variety of meetings and programmes throughout the year.
Courses Available
What are all of the courses available to overseas students?
The University of Salford offers 137 postgraduate and certificate programmes, as well as 290 undergraduate courses. A range of language classes are also available at the English Language and Modern Foreign Languages Teaching Centre.
International students have access to the following types of programmes:
Undergraduate
Postgraduate \sDoctorate or graduate study
Career advancement
Short courses
Pre-sessional programmes
Foundation year programmes
Degree apprenticeship programmes
Single module programmes
International students can choose from a variety of majors, including:
Courses
Admission
The university has country-specific eligibility requirements. The requirements for Indian aspirants applying to undergraduate and postgraduate courses are:
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Course Type |
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Undergraduate |
To be admitted to the University of Salford, Indian candidates must have completed the CBSE board with a 60% or above grade Students from other state boards may apply 50% (West Bengal), 55% (ISC, awarded by CISCE), 60% (CBSE), and 65% (all other state boards) |
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Postgraduate |
Applicants from India must have a three- or four-year degree with a 55% average When a candidate receives a 50% or higher test, he or she must submit job experience or other credentials |
English Proficiency Requirements for International Students
At the University of Salford, all courses are held in English. As a result, someone eligible for university enrollment must be fluent in the language. An applicant must submit the results of each of the tests mentioned below, ideally IELTS, to demonstrate his English proficiency. It is, therefore, essential to ensure that the scores are high.
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Course Type |
Score Required |
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Undergraduate |
A minimum of 6.0 bands overall |
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Postgraduate |
A minimum of 6.0 bands overall |
Note: Requirements may vary with different programmes and specialisations. It is recommended to visit the exact course page on the university website to check the specific requirements.
Accommodation
On campus accommodation
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Description
University of Salford offers on-campus accommodation with over 2,400 bedrooms available all within walking distance of the main campuses with th following facilities-
- Security provision
- Fitted kitchen with fridge, freezer, oven and microwave
- Bed, desk, wardrobe, shelves and study chair provided in bedrooms
- Other items provided in the kitchen: ironing board, mop, bucket, dustpan, brush and vacuum cleaner
- Free and unlimited broadband internet access
- All bedrooms have a washbasin and vanity unit
Living expenses description
Eddie Colman & John Lester Courts: Bronze £88.50 per week for 42 week contract
Off campus accommodation
Available
Details for off-campus
- The average rent is 600 to 800 Pounds/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, hydro and unlimited internet included in the rent
- Onsite-laundry facility is also available
Link for off-campus housing
http://www.crm-students.com/crm-accommodation/manchester/
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/student-accommodation/Manchester.html
Scholarships
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