The university was founded in 1896 as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford following a merger of the Salford Working Men's College founded in 1858 and Pendleton Mechanics Institute founded in 1850.
The Institute received royal letters, allowing the word 'Royal' to be appended, with the then Duke and Duchess of York (later to become King George V and Queen Mary) officiating at the opening ceremony.The Royal College of Advanced Technology, went on to become the University of Salford on 10 February 1967 when Her Majesty The Queen handed over the Royal Charter.
In 1996, the break-away University College Salford (est.1958) and the University of Salford (est.1967) were formally merged into the single institution that makes the university what it is today.
Today, the University has established a successful global presence with a 2006/7 turnover of some 156m pounds, four faculties, 12 schools, nearly 21,000 students, and 2,500 staff - serving the needs of industry and commerce.
Location & Facilities
It's the location and environment that make Salford a Greater Manchester University.
Convenient and accessible.At less than a mile and a half (three kilometres) from Manchester city centre, Salford has excellent transport links into the city, with a railway station on campus and a regular bus service.
It's only a couple of minutes drive from the motorway network and less than twenty minutes from Manchester International Airport.
By giving students the opportunity to work and study. Three out of four (74%) undergraduate programmes offer a placement year, giving students the chance to work in the or overseas - so they've got a foot on the career ladder before they've even left university.
It's simple - Manchester is one of the most exciting cities in the. And with the University of Salford only one and a half miles from the city centre, you're right on the doorstep of big-city fun, diversity and opportunity.
With its lively cosmopolitan lifestyle and vibrant city centre, Manchester has a truly European feel. Add to this the tourist attractions, galleries, museums, superb shopping opportunities and striking Victorian architecture and you get a city that has something for everyone.
All of which means there's no better place to study. Over 70,000 students choose to live in Manchester, making it the biggest student population in Europe. They're attracted by a city that lives and breathes culture - from the celebrated music scene that revolutionised British culture to the creative hub of the city's Northern Quarter.
Once you have chosen to study at the University of Salford one of the most important decisions you need to make is where you are going to live. Our Accommodation Services Team are here to help you make the right decision and answer any questions you may have.