The University of Salford is a public research university located in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, just 2 km from Manchester city centre. It originated from institutions established in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution and gained official university status in 1967.

The university is known for its industry-focused teaching, strong links with employers, and emphasis on practical, career-oriented education—especially in areas like media, engineering, business, health, and construction.

📊 Ranking Details (2025–2026)

🌍 Global Rankings

• QS World University Rankings 2026: #901–950 globally
• Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: #801–1000 globally
• EduRank 2025: #655 worldwide

👉 This places Salford in the mid-tier globally, with consistent but moderate international recognition.

🇬🇧 UK National Rankings

• Complete University Guide 2025: #73 in the UK
• The Guardian 2025/26: around #67–83 in the UK
• EduRank UK Ranking: #56 in the UK

👉 Nationally, the university performs better than its global rank, showing stronger reputation within the UK.

📚 Subject Rankings (Highlights)

The University of Salford performs particularly well in certain disciplines:

• Politics: Top 5 in the UK (Guardian ranking)
• Journalism: Top 15 in the UK
• Communication & Media Studies: Top 25 (CUG)
• Architecture: Around Top 30 in the UK
• Strong areas also include:
  • Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Nursing & Health sciences

👉 This shows Salford is course-specific strong, especially in media, politics, and applied sciences.