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.
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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THE
ARWU
US News
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
QS
THE
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Communication | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Political Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture & Built Environment | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 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 |