Tips for Saving Money before Starting Uni

If you’re already thinking ahead about managing your finances whilst at university, then you have come to the right place. […]

Places to explore when you come to Salford

Welcome to Salford! Starting your journey at the University of Salford is one thing you’d entirely love, and there’s so […]

Tips for settling into University as a new student 

Starting university is an exciting time, and we know you’re buzzing with excitement and maybe a few nerves too. But […]

How I made myself a home in a new city

For many students like myself, a big part of university life is moving away from home and living independently for […]

How to prepare for ‘Operation: W.e.l.c.o.m.e Week’

The thought process associated with Welcome Week for some new students might be ‘Move in, stock up on drinks, meet […]

Meet India: Fine Art Graduate and Commercial Illustrator

Meet India Buxton, a Fine Art graduate from our thriving Art and Design community. India has had an incredible summer […]

Clearing – Understanding your options

Please note: Clearing for September 2024 is now closed. Whether you’re familiar with Clearing and just need a few extra […]

Meet Becky Leigh – BSc Business Management with Marketing

We talk to BSc Business Management with Marketing student Becky Leigh about her experience studying at Salford Business School.  Journey […]

How to Apply to the University of Salford as an International Student 

Applying to schools in the UK, especially as an international student, can be pretty overwhelming, but fear not!  We are […]

Meet Lewis Ford – BSc Business Management with Finance

BSc Business Management with Finance student, Lewis Ford, tells us about studying at the University of Salford, as well as […]

Meet Clare Wild – BSc Business Management with Innovation and Technology

Clare talks to us about life as a mature student, studying BSc Digital Business (now called BSc Business Management with […]

Meet Harry Rosenberg- BSc Accounting and Finance

Harry Rosenberg is studying BSc Accounting and Finance. He took a year’s placement with the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), which […]

Blog: Introducing Max

Hey, I’m Max, a student here at the University of Salford, in my second year studying Digital Video Production & […]

Blog: Introducing Yewande 

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 […]

Blog: Introducing Tia

Who Am I? Hello everyone, my name is Tia. I’m 20 years old and I’m a second-year undergraduate student at […]

Studying MA Digital Video Production and Marketing: Hauwa’s Story

Hauwa travelled over 5000 miles from Nigeria to Salford to pursue our MA Digital Video Production and Marketing course. Read […]

The Power of Female Mentorship

University was an unexpected experience, but it has never been one that I have regretted. I feel that the University […]

Places to live in Greater Manchester: Stockport

One of the biggest choices you will have to make when moving abroad to study is where to live. Greater […]

MEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies student experience – Nataniel’s Story

Hear from Nataniel Hewelt, currently studying an integrated MEng in Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies. He has completed his three […]

Top 5 things to do when you move to university as an International Student

Moving to an entirely new country to study is a relatively huge leap in your life, and there are a […]

Abigail’s Story – First Year As A Geography Student

Meet first year BSc (Hons) Geography student Abigail and read on to find out about her experience studying at Salford […]

Architecture alumni lands Project Manager role at Aecom

Meet Franklin Sibanda, final year BSc Architecture student, who has been offered a Project Manager position at Aecom starting in […]

Temi’s experience finding accommodation with a family

Temi came to Salford from Nigeria with her family to study MA Production Management for TV, Film and Digital Media. […]

Top 10 things to consider when accepting your university offer

In this blog, I’m going to be showing you the top 10 things to consider when accepting a university offer. […]

Tips for having a long distance friendship at university

Moving to university is an exciting adventure – becoming independent, meeting new people, studying something you love and finding a […]

Finding accommodation for international students with families

Moving to a new country for studies can be hectic, especially when you are moving with your family. From sorting […]

How To Make Friends At University

Making friends at university can be a daunting task. A new city, a new home, a new environment. But hopefully […]

10 Tips For Attending An Open Day

Attending an open day is a great way to find out what a university is really like. Our next Undergraduate […]

Why Salford as a postgraduate student

Most times, it all begins with something little, watching a film that inspires you to do more, reading a book […]

Blog: Why I Chose Salford

From MediaCity and industry connections, to a cheap night out. Here’s a comprehensive list of why I chose to study […]

Why Salford as an international student

When you decide to study abroad, choosing the right place feels like finding a needle in a haystack, not because […]

Why I chose the University of Salford

Deciding what university to attend can help shape your future. This is because your choice of university will open you […]

The insider’s guide to booking your on-campus accommodation

Whilst moving to university is an exciting time, it can still seem super stressful, especially when choosing your accommodation! So, […]

How to make the most of open days

Going to university open days can really help you make a decision about where to study. Trust me I know, […]

How to combat stress during Welcome Week

Starting university can be an incredibly stressful time and can often have you imagining the worst case scenario. “What if […]

Q&A: The life of a commuter student

Imagine living so close to your preferred university that you have the choice to live at home OR in university […]

How to make your student room more homely

After living at university for three years, I feel confident in being able to help you make your room super […]

Part-time jobs for the win

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 […]

Tips for settling into a new university in the UK

Hi, my name is Esse Ejere and I am an international student from Nigeria studying at the University of Salford. […]

Keeping on top of your workload at university

Hey everyone? I’m coming to the end of my final semester at university and keeping on top of my workload […]

How to choose your university during a pandemic

Choosing which university you are going to spend the next three years (or even longer) at is an important decision […]

Salford vs Manchester: Where should I stay?

Hello, I am Katia Pantsiou, a postgraduate student from Greece. Here are my top tips in choosing whether to live […]

Blog: Introducing…Sasha

Hey up! Or however you Northerners say hello…My name is Sasha and I’m currently studying BA Media and Performance in my second […]

Moving from college to university: Q&A with Niamh

Leaving college and heading to university is an exciting stage in your life however it can also be quite a […]

Preparing for my IELTS: Jannat’s story

Hi, my name is Jannat and I believed getting my IELTS was going to be a tough challenge, but it […]

Tips for settling into university: Sasha’s advice

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 […]

Top 10 Amazon must haves

We can all agree, moving from the comfort of your own house to student accommodation can be pretty stressful. Especially when […]

Blog: Why I chose Salford

Choosing Salford was quite an easy decision to be honest. Although it was nearly four years ago since I first […]

Transitioning from undergrad to postgrad

? 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 […]

We didn’t sit A-Level exams and this is how it went

Hey everyone, Megan here! I want to pop on today to offer students some advice. I know it’s a stressful […]

Starting a master’s after 8 years in the industry: Q&A with Ye Qiao

We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September […]

How to make new friends at university during a pandemic

Making new friends at university can be a scary prospect and with a global pandemic added to the mix, international students may […]

New student, Miao, shares reasons for choosing the University of Salford

We have met with Miao as he was preparing to embark on his university journey, and he’s shared with us […]

Undergrad to postgrad: Meet Becky

Becky Emmerson began her Salford journey as a BSc (Hons) Zoology Clearing applicant – read her first blog here – […]

Undergrad to postgrad: Meet Jess

With the goal of building a successful and rewarding career in academia, one of our BA (Hons) English Literature with […]

Undergrad to postgrad: Meet James

While studying BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia) at Salford, James Sumner discovered that he loved the public relations side of media […]

How I chose the University of Salford: Tim’s story

Hi Tim, please can you introduce yourself? I’m Tim, I’m from Northern Ireland, I’m going into my third year at […]

My Open Day experience: Natacha’s story

If you’re thinking about going to university, now’s the perfect time to book your place on our Open Days. Not […]

International Student tips and tricks: Q&A with Ade

Becoming an international student can be a daunting yet exciting experience – not only are you starting a new adventure […]

Welcome to Salford: Q&A with new international student Priyanka

Priyanka Singh is Salford’s first new international student to have travelled to the UK. We caught up with her to […]

FROM HONG KONG TO SALFORD, AND BACK: INTERVIEW WITH KA KIN

Hong Kong graduate, Ka Kin Kwok, came all the way to Salford to study MSc Acoustics and then returned home […]

9️⃣ essential things you can do to keep in touch with your subject: Business School

Calling all Business School students, both current and incoming! ? School is out for summer – so let’s hope we […]

? essential things you can do to keep in touch with your subject: School of Health and Society

Hey, School of Health and Society students ? For many of us students, the “summer holidays” are in full swing […]

Distance Learning – MSc Quantity Surveying (Mechanical and Electrical)

Our taught master’s are a great way to change the direction of your career or become an expert in your […]

Electronic Engineering to Robotics – Meet Karina

One of the reasons our students love studying at Salford is the support we have on offer for every step […]

? [VIDEO]: Wellbeing and you

Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these […]

? [VIDEO]: Healthy Eating

To inspire you, our current students have put together a series of videos for healthy meal ideas perfect for university. […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

There are many reasons why I chose to study at the University of Salford, from the location, to the accommodation, module […]

BLOG: How I made myself at home in my new city

As much as I loved being in Essex around everyone I knew, there wasn’t much left for me there. I […]

10 Top tips for new international students

Studying in a foreign country as a international student can be very exciting, yet transitioning to a new place might […]

6 Things to do when you accept your University of Salford offer!

So…you’re sat at the computer continuously refreshing the page and an offer from the University of Salford pops up! Great, but […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

My journey to university wasn’t exactly conventional. Following the final year of my A – Levels, I took the plunge […]

10 different people you should make friends with at university

Moving away to university is a huge life step. It’s time to become independent and surround yourself with brand new […]

10 uni essentials that everyone forgets to bring

There’s nothing more annoying than completing the big move to uni and then realising that you have forgotten to take […]

Making friends before uni – how Facebook can help

Starting university can be very daunting. In the weeks leading up to this new chapter of your life, a fear […]

10 Things You Definitely DON’T Need to Bring to University:

Packing for university is a daunting prospect. Suddenly, you realise how much stuff you have collected over the years, and […]

BLOG: Why I chose Salford

Well… I arrived late to the open day and ended up missing the tour of the accommodation. So it couldn’t […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

When it came down to it there were many reasons as to why I chose to come to Salford, but […]

BLOG: Five reasons why the University of Salford is great for international students

For me, the University of Salford is not just a high-level educational institution where I’ve had the chance to study […]

Similarities between Poland and UK – 7 things we have in common

It might not seem apparent at first, but the United Kingdom and Poland have many similarities. Although the list is […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

Moving to university is a massive step as a young adult. Often you’re alone moving to an entirely different city, […]

A home away from home: The Faith Centre

Religious or otherwise, staff and students from all walks of life are welcome at the Faith Centre. Although situated on […]

BLOG: Why I chose Salford for my postgraduate degree

After concluding my undergraduate degree, it was time to decide whether to start persuing my career or continue my education. […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

My journey to university didn’t involve much travel but that didn’t stop it from being one of the best choices […]

Real Life Clearing Stories

If your grades aren’t as expected, there are always other options. Applying to university through Clearing gives you the chance […]

What is an overdraft and do I need one?

We’ve all had a little tizzy at some point in our life when we’re asked to talk about, or take […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

As someone who is indecisive by nature, choosing which university I was going to attend was the single most challenging […]

BLOG: Am I too old for university?

Being a May baby meant that I was one of the younger ones in my school year. I was always […]

Should I bring my car to uni?

Moving to uni gives you a great opportunity to leave all those hindrances behind and start an annoyance free life […]

10 things you didn’t know about The Library

To those of us who perhaps aren’t as familiar with our library as we should be, it can often seem […]

BLOG: How to battle homesickness

If you are reading this blog post, it might mean that you are already missing that little haven called home. […]

10 tasks you need to learn before moving out

Coming to university is one of the biggest challenges of your young adult life – bigger workload, living alone, moving […]

10 things that everyone brings to uni (so you don’t have to!)

When you’ve finally moved into your new home for the year, you’ll probably find yourself using most of your new […]

Protected: Seminars, Lectures and Tutorials explained

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10 ways moving to university is like moving to Hogwarts

Moving to university and dealing with the first few days can be both exciting and nerve wracking, almost as much […]

BLOG: How I made myself at home in my new city

I was very excited to leave my hometown when I got the unconditional offer from the University of Salford. Before I […]

You REALLY need to know about these student meals!

If you live away from home at university you will need to learn how to cook. Not only will it help […]

Things you should know before studying a master’s degree…

Going on to study a master’s after finishing your undergraduate degree is not a decision that is to be made lightly. The […]

You know you’re an A-Level student when…

The two year stepping stone (or gigantic jump) between leaving school and starting university can be challenging, tiring and not […]

How to make your student house or room more homely

Ahhh, student accommodation. Whether you’re about to start your first year living in halls or you’ve moved into a student […]

10 things I’d do differently before starting university

Starting university and moving away from home is one of the biggest steps a young adult has to make in […]

Why I chose to study abroad

Leaving your home country and moving somewhere with a totally different culture, habits and weather sounds like the scariest thing […]

10 free apps to download at university

One of the essential items which every student packs before moving to university is undoubtedly the trusty mobile phone. However, […]

10 ways Welcome Week is like Fresh Meat

Your first week spent at university won’t be exactly like an episode of Channel 4’s Fresh Meat, but some of […]

10 film characters which sum up the move to university perfectly

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: Tempted by Salford all the way from China

Remnant Li Xinxi moved to the UK from his home in China to study MSc Real Estate and Property Management […]

Wenxi Hu: Leaving my Chinese roots for Salford

Wenxi Hu has just graduated from our School of the Built Environment after she took a year away from her […]

My Clearing Story: Becky Emmerson

Here at the University of Salford we want to tell the world that Clearing isn’t something to be scared or […]

UCAS exhibitions: What I wish I’d known

UCAS exhibitions are great – the ball is in your court as it’s your chance to quiz the universities that […]

10 things I wish I’d known when writing my personal statement

Your personal statement is your chance to distinguish yourself from all the other candidates and to leave a lasting impression. […]