University of Salford: study in the UK

Welcome to the University of Salford

Gain an advantage in your career with a highly respected degree from the University of Salford. This commercially well-connected university enjoys a fantastic location in the heart of vibrant Manchester.

Your routes to Salford include a specialist foundation course at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC). This leads to a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering, giving you valuable insight into the energy industry.

Courses leading to the University of Salford

Petroleum Engineering foundation in Nottingham

Bachelor's preparation in London or Bournemouth

NCUK International Foundation in Birmingham

Master's preparation in Japan

Reasons to study at the University of Salford

Top 3 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering student satisfaction

Complete University Guide 2018

Diverse student population from over 100 countries

Join a multicultural student community

Top 10 for Mechanical Engineering student experience

Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017

6th for Mechanical Engineering teaching effectiveness

Guardian University Guide 2018

Guaranteed entry

when you pass your NTIC Foundation Certificate in Petroleum Engineering at the required level with good attendance

Why choose the University of Salford?

Excellence in Engineering

The University of Salford is extremely well ranked for Mechanical Engineering. By studying this subject here, you can look forward to teaching effectiveness and a student experience that are among the best in the UK.

Excellence in Engineering

State-of-the-art facilities

The University of Salford is well equipped to give you experience at the cutting edge of Engineering. Its advanced facilities include a dedicated ‘Energy House’, aiding the development and testing of new low-carbon materials and technologies.

State-of-the-art facilities

Industry exposure

The University has excellent connections with businesses such as Airbus, BT, CISCO and United Utilities. This gives you the opportunity to gain valuable industry-related work experience during your Engineering degree.

Industry exposure

A vibrant city

Located just a short distance from the centre of Manchester, the University of Salford is close to one of the UK’s most exciting and lively cities. You will have easy access to great shopping, fantastic nightlife and world-famous sport culture.

A vibrant city

Priya from Sri Lanka

Student at the University of Salford

One of the most important things for me is security, and the city accommodation is really safe. The staff are great, and ready to help you at any time.