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University of Salford

Salford, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1967

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1967

Type

Public

Location

Salford, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027

1001–1200 in the world

About the university

The University of Salford grew out of the Royal Technical Institute, which opened in 1896, and became a university when it received its Royal Charter on 10 February 1967. It has kept a strong link with industry and practical, technology-focused teaching.

Salford is known for computing, data science, engineering, the built environment, health and media, with a campus at MediaCity for media and digital courses. MSc Data Science was one of the UK's first data science conversion courses and is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

For Indian students the main attractions are moderate fees (most business master's are £17,460 for 2027/28), several start dates, and automatic Global Excellence scholarships of £2,500 or £3,000 for master's students. The university asks for 55% (5.8 CGPA) in a three- or four-year bachelor's degree.

Salford is part of Greater Manchester. The university says the area is relatively budget-friendly, with some of the cheapest public transport in the UK, and has a large South Asian community.

Roots
Royal Technical Institute, Salford, opened in 1896; university by Royal Charter on 10 February 1967
Type
Public university
Campuses
Three campuses in Salford, Greater Manchester: Peel Park, Frederick Road and MediaCity
Intakes
September and January for most computing and engineering master's; business master's start in September, January or June
Master's fee (2027/28)
£17,460 for most business master's; £18,000 to £20,520 for engineering and computing

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    1001–1200 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    66th of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
MSc Data Science1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
MSc Artificial Intelligence1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
MSc Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
MSc Project Management1 year (full time)£17,460≈ ₹21.3 lakh
MSc International Business1 year (full time)£17,460≈ ₹21.3 lakh
MSc Operations Management and Business Analytics1 year (full time)£17,460≈ ₹21.3 lakh
MSc Management1 year (full time)£17,460≈ ₹21.3 lakh
MSc Software Engineering1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Undergraduate and taught master's

    Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £3,000 for master's students; £3,500 a year for undergraduates

    Eligibility: Self-funded international students with an offer on an eligible full-time course. Master's applicants need a first-class degree (or equivalent); undergraduates need ABB or equivalent. Assessed automatically.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Undergraduate and taught master's

    Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £2,500 for master's students; £3,000 a year for undergraduates

    Eligibility: Self-funded international students with an offer on an eligible full-time course. Master's applicants need at least a 2:2 (or equivalent); undergraduates need BBC or equivalent. Assessed automatically; you must accept and pay the deposit by the deadline.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • One-year master's

    Chevening Scholarships

    Value: Full tuition, living costs and travel

    Eligibility: UK government scholarship for future leaders; apply through Chevening.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Class XII: usually 70% (CBSE or ISC), 75% (other state boards) or 60% (West Bengal), equivalent to BBC–ABB.
  • An International Foundation Year is available for students who do not meet direct entry.

Postgraduate

  • A three- or four-year bachelor's degree with an overall average of 55% (5.8 CGPA) from a recognised institution.
  • Applicants with lower marks may be considered with relevant work experience or extra qualifications.
  • Some courses need a related degree, for example a STEM degree with programming for MSc Artificial Intelligence, or maths ability for MSc Data Science.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Degree certificate and transcripts
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • English test score or Class 12 English mark
  • Personal statement
  • References where the course asks for them

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS Academic6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for most undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. Online IELTS and the One Skill Retake are not accepted.
Class 12 English70% in Standard XII English for IELTS 6.0 courses (75% for IELTS 6.5 courses), only from CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh or Telangana boards, within seven years of the course start.
PTE Academic59 overall with at least 59 in each skill. Online PTE is not accepted.
TOEFL iBTFor tests from 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with at least 4.0 in each component.
Pre-sessional EnglishAvailable for students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 or above who need to improve before starting.

Accommodation and living costs

Peel Park Quarter, run with Campus Living Villages, is the main hall for first-year undergraduates and includes bills and WiFi. Postgraduates cannot live there, so most choose nearby private halls such as John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts. The university's Greater Manchester living-cost guide gives the figures below.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Rent in a house share (minimum, local market)About £14,000 a year, from the university's living-cost guide£1,100per month≈ ₹1.3 lakh
Rent in a studio flat (minimum, local market)About £15,500 a year£1,300per month≈ ₹1.6 lakh
Monthly bus pass£63per month≈ ₹7,723
Peel Park Quarter booking depositUndergraduates only£200one-off≈ ₹24,400

Campus and location

Salford has three campuses: Peel Park, Frederick Road and MediaCity. Most taught master's on this page are on the Peel Park campus.

  • Peel Park campus overlooks Peel Park, with halls, sports centre and library close together.
  • MediaCity campus for media, digital and creative courses.
  • Sports Centre with a 25-metre pool, five fitness suites and more than 30 fitness classes.
  • A large South Asian community, with shops, restaurants and places of worship across Manchester and Salford.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Salford works closely with industry, and many courses are professionally accredited (for example BCS accreditation for MSc Data Science). Undergraduate computing degrees offer a placement year. See our UK guide for post-study work rules.

Graduate outcomes
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FAQs

How much does a master's at Salford cost?

For 2027/28, most business master's are £17,460, engineering master's are £18,000 and computing master's (data science, AI, cyber security) are £20,520.

What percentage do I need?

Salford asks Indian applicants for 55% (5.8 CGPA) in a three- or four-year bachelor's degree. Lower marks may be considered with relevant work experience.

Can I use Class 12 English instead of IELTS?

Yes, for most courses, if you scored 70% in Standard XII English from CBSE, CISCE or one of the listed state boards (Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana), within seven years of starting.

Which intakes are open?

Computing and engineering master's start in September and January. Business master's start in September and June; January 2027 business places were already full when we checked.

Do I get a scholarship automatically?

Master's applicants are assessed automatically: £3,000 (Global Gold) with a first-class degree or £2,500 (Global Silver) with at least a 2:2 equivalent.

Sources

  1. University of Salford: MSc Data Science (opens in a new tab)
  2. University of Salford: MSc Project Management (opens in a new tab)
  3. University of Salford: international intakes available (opens in a new tab)
  4. University of Salford: India country page (opens in a new tab)
  5. University of Salford: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
  6. University of Salford: Global Gold Excellence Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
  7. University of Salford: Global Silver Excellence Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
  8. University of Salford: accommodation for new students (opens in a new tab)
  9. University of Salford: living in Salford and Manchester (opens in a new tab)
  10. University of Salford: heritage (opens in a new tab)
  11. University of Salford: campus (opens in a new tab)
  12. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.salford.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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