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University of Salford
About
The University of Salford is a public research university located in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, 1 mile west of Manchester city centre. The Royal Technical Institute, Salford, which opened in 1896, became a College of Advanced Technology in 1956 and gained university status in 1967, following the Robbins Report into higher education.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 18 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,475
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 30%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment/Ecology | 756 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =959 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =997 | 37.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Salford?
University of Salford's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,162.
When was University of Salford founded?
University of Salford was founded in 1850.
What are the top subjects at University of Salford?
Top subjects at University of Salford include: Public Administration, Nursing, Communication & Media Studies, Architecture, Computer Science.
Where is University of Salford located?
University of Salford is located in Salford, United Kingdom.