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Everything you need to know about getting to university from students who have been there and done that.
Harry Rosenberg is studying BSc Accounting and Finance. He took a year’s placement with the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), which […]
Hey, I’m Max, a student here at the University of Salford, in my second year studying Digital Video Production & […]
Hello there! My name is Yewande, I am a 26-year-old international master’s student currently studying Digital Marketing. I’m not the typical […]
Who Am I? Hello everyone, my name is Tia. I’m 20 years old and I’m a second-year undergraduate student at […]
Hauwa travelled over 5000 miles from Nigeria to Salford to pursue our MA Digital Video Production and Marketing course. Read […]
University was an unexpected experience, but it has never been one that I have regretted. I feel that the University […]
One of the biggest choices you will have to make when moving abroad to study is where to live. Greater […]
Hear from Nataniel Hewelt, currently studying an integrated MEng in Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies. He has completed his three […]
Moving to an entirely new country to study is a relatively huge leap in your life, and there are a […]
Meet first year BSc (Hons) Geography student Abigail and read on to find out about her experience studying at Salford […]
Meet Franklin Sibanda, final year BSc Architecture student, who has been offered a Project Manager position at Aecom starting in […]
Temi came to Salford from Nigeria with her family to study MA Production Management for TV, Film and Digital Media. […]
In this blog, I’m going to be showing you the top 10 things to consider when accepting a university offer. […]
Moving to university is an exciting adventure – becoming independent, meeting new people, studying something you love and finding a […]
Moving to a new country for studies can be hectic, especially when you are moving with your family. From sorting […]
Making friends at university can be a daunting task. A new city, a new home, a new environment. But hopefully […]
Attending an open day is a great way to find out what a university is really like. Our next Undergraduate […]
Most times, it all begins with something little, watching a film that inspires you to do more, reading a book […]
From MediaCity and industry connections, to a cheap night out. Here’s a comprehensive list of why I chose to study […]
When you decide to study abroad, choosing the right place feels like finding a needle in a haystack, not because […]
Deciding what university to attend can help shape your future. This is because your choice of university will open you […]
Whilst moving to university is an exciting time, it can still seem super stressful, especially when choosing your accommodation! So, […]
Going to university open days can really help you make a decision about where to study. Trust me I know, […]
Starting university can be an incredibly stressful time and can often have you imagining the worst case scenario. “What if […]
Imagine living so close to your preferred university that you have the choice to live at home OR in university […]
After living at university for three years, I feel confident in being able to help you make your room super […]
It’s no secret that a lot of students experience struggles with finances, especially since this is often the first time we are properly learning how to […]
Hi, my name is Esse Ejere and I am an international student from Nigeria studying at the University of Salford. […]
Hey everyone👋 I’m coming to the end of my final semester at university and keeping on top of my workload […]
Choosing which university you are going to spend the next three years (or even longer) at is an important decision […]
Hello, I am Katia Pantsiou, a postgraduate student from Greece. Here are my top tips in choosing whether to live […]
Hey up! Or however you Northerners say hello…My name is Sasha and I’m currently studying BA Media and Performance in my second […]
Leaving college and heading to university is an exciting stage in your life however it can also be quite a […]
Hi, my name is Jannat and I believed getting my IELTS was going to be a tough challenge, but it […]
So, it’s decided. You’ve received your offer, booked your travel and begun the excruciating process of packing for university. Part of you feels […]
We can all agree, moving from the comfort of your own house to student accommodation can be pretty stressful. Especially when […]
Choosing Salford was quite an easy decision to be honest. Although it was nearly four years ago since I first […]
📅 Book on our latest Postgraduate Open Day here! https://www.salford.ac.uk/postgraduate/open-days Moving from an undergraduate degree to a postgraduate degree can […]
Hey everyone, Megan here! I want to pop on today to offer students some advice. I know it’s a stressful […]
We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September […]
Making new friends at university can be a scary prospect and with a global pandemic added to the mix, international students may […]
We have met with Miao as he was preparing to embark on his university journey, and he’s shared with us […]
Becky Emmerson began her Salford journey as a BSc (Hons) Zoology Clearing applicant – read her first blog here – […]
With the goal of building a successful and rewarding career in academia, one of our BA (Hons) English Literature with […]
While studying BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia) at Salford, James Sumner discovered that he loved the public relations side of media […]
Hi Tim, please can you introduce yourself? I’m Tim, I’m from Northern Ireland, I’m going into my third year at […]
If you’re thinking about going to university, now’s the perfect time to book your place on our Open Days. Not […]
Becoming an international student can be a daunting yet exciting experience – not only are you starting a new adventure […]
Priyanka Singh is Salford’s first new international student to have travelled to the UK. We caught up with her to […]
Hong Kong graduate, Ka Kin Kwok, came all the way to Salford to study MSc Acoustics and then returned home […]
Calling all Business School students, both current and incoming! 👋 School is out for summer – so let’s hope we […]
Hey, School of Health and Society students 👋 For many of us students, the “summer holidays” are in full swing […]
Our taught master’s are a great way to change the direction of your career or become an expert in your […]
One of the reasons our students love studying at Salford is the support we have on offer for every step […]
Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these […]
To inspire you, our current students have put together a series of videos for healthy meal ideas perfect for university. […]
There are many reasons why I chose to study at the University of Salford, from the location, to the accommodation, module […]
As much as I loved being in Essex around everyone I knew, there wasn’t much left for me there. I […]
Studying in a foreign country as a international student can be very exciting, yet transitioning to a new place might […]
So…you’re sat at the computer continuously refreshing the page and an offer from the University of Salford pops up! Great, but […]
My journey to university wasn’t exactly conventional. Following the final year of my A – Levels, I took the plunge […]
Moving away to university is a huge life step. It’s time to become independent and surround yourself with brand new […]
There’s nothing more annoying than completing the big move to uni and then realising that you have forgotten to take […]
The thought process associated with Welcome Week for some new students might be ‘Move in, stock up on drinks, meet […]
Starting university can be very daunting. In the weeks leading up to this new chapter of your life, a fear […]
Packing for university is a daunting prospect. Suddenly, you realise how much stuff you have collected over the years, and […]
Well… I arrived late to the open day and ended up missing the tour of the accommodation. So it couldn’t […]
When it came down to it there were many reasons as to why I chose to come to Salford, but […]
For me, the University of Salford is not just a high-level educational institution where I’ve had the chance to study […]
It might not seem apparent at first, but the United Kingdom and Poland have many similarities. Although the list is […]
Moving to university is a massive step as a young adult. Often you’re alone moving to an entirely different city, […]
Religious or otherwise, staff and students from all walks of life are welcome at the Faith Centre. Although situated on […]
After concluding my undergraduate degree, it was time to decide whether to start persuing my career or continue my education. […]
My journey to university didn’t involve much travel but that didn’t stop it from being one of the best choices […]
If your grades aren’t as expected, there are always other options. Applying to university through Clearing gives you the chance […]
We’ve all had a little tizzy at some point in our life when we’re asked to talk about, or take […]
As someone who is indecisive by nature, choosing which university I was going to attend was the single most challenging […]
Being a May baby meant that I was one of the younger ones in my school year. I was always […]
Moving to uni gives you a great opportunity to leave all those hindrances behind and start an annoyance free life […]
To those of us who perhaps aren’t as familiar with our library as we should be, it can often seem […]
If you are reading this blog post, it might mean that you are already missing that little haven called home. […]
Coming to university is one of the biggest challenges of your young adult life – bigger workload, living alone, moving […]
When you’ve finally moved into your new home for the year, you’ll probably find yourself using most of your new […]
Money can be one of many worries for new students heading off to university. Becoming an adult and paying for […]
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Moving to university and dealing with the first few days can be both exciting and nerve wracking, almost as much […]
I was very excited to leave my hometown when I got the unconditional offer from the University of Salford. Before I […]
If you live away from home at university you will need to learn how to cook. Not only will it help […]
Going on to study a master’s after finishing your undergraduate degree is not a decision that is to be made lightly. The […]
The two year stepping stone (or gigantic jump) between leaving school and starting university can be challenging, tiring and not […]
Ahhh, student accommodation. Whether you’re about to start your first year living in halls or you’ve moved into a student […]
Starting university and moving away from home is one of the biggest steps a young adult has to make in […]
Leaving your home country and moving somewhere with a totally different culture, habits and weather sounds like the scariest thing […]
One of the essential items which every student packs before moving to university is undoubtedly the trusty mobile phone. However, […]
Your first week spent at university won’t be exactly like an episode of Channel 4’s Fresh Meat, but some of […]
You’ve received your offer, you’re beginning to pack and it’s nearly time to wave goodbye to your friends. That’s right, […]
Remnant Li Xinxi moved to the UK from his home in China to study MSc Real Estate and Property Management […]
Wenxi Hu has just graduated from our School of the Built Environment after she took a year away from her […]
Here at the University of Salford we want to tell the world that Clearing isn’t something to be scared or […]
UCAS exhibitions are great – the ball is in your court as it’s your chance to quiz the universities that […]
Your personal statement is your chance to distinguish yourself from all the other candidates and to leave a lasting impression. […]