Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine, and now that dream has finally come true. Today, as a postgraduate student in the UK, I look back and see how every small step led me here, to one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Why I wanted to study abroad Since primary […]
Meet Ayaan, a MSc Operations Management and Business Analytics student from Pakistan. He shares his experience of navigating the jump from undergrad to postgrad and about his time at Salford. Why Salford? I was doing a bit of research and looking at universities in the UK and Pakistan. The thing that I noticed a lot […]
Could you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Sinqobile Pasipanodya, and I’m originally from Zimbabwe. I studied BSc (Hons) Podiatry. I was drawn to this course because I wanted a career in healthcare, and podiatry is a field that is often overlooked. I was also impressed by the facilities at Salford during […]
Life is about choices. Every moment, we face decisions that shape our journey. Some are everyday choices, like what to eat for breakfast, while others are life-changing, like where and what to study for a postgraduate degree or even whether to pursue one. I’m Truth Osumareton Egbe, an international student from Nigeria studying MA Public […]
Winter Break is here – a time to relax, recharge and get ready for the next Trimester. Read on for our ten things you can do to make the most of the Winter Break and your time in Salford. Reading time: 5-10 minutes 1. Attend an event There’s always something happening in and around Salford, […]
Studying in the UK can be an exciting experience filled with new cultures and traditions. One aspect of British life is the variety of public holidays and celebrations that take place throughout the year. As an international student, it’s essential to understand these holidays, not just for planning your schedule but also experiencing British culture […]
Coming to university is a huge step for anyone. But it can seem even more daunting if you've travelled to another country to study. Fortunately, we have lots of international students in our community, so you are most definitely not alone. Read on to find out just some of the ways you can get involved with campus life.
Salford Business School is proud to boast a rich cohort of international students and alumni. One of those alumni is Ahsen Noor Malik, a graduate of the MSc Financial Technology programme who is currently making his mark within the financial services industry. Originally from Pakistan, where he completed his undergraduate and Masters degree in Business […]
Discover how Temisan followed her passion to study MSc Finance at Salford.
Arunima decided to make a slight career shift and study MSc Artificial Intelligence. Read her experiences of studying at Salford.
Emmanuel came from a background in Electrical Engineering but decided he wanted to expand his skills. Read his experiences studying MSc Artificial Intelligence.
Dr Chalee Vorakulpipat was awarded the Royal Thai Government Scholarship to pursue a PhD in the UK. Dr Chalee decided to complete his PhD in Information Systems at Salford and graduated in 2009. Read on to discover his experiences and what he has been up to since graduating. What made you choose the University of […]
Moving to a new country where the culture is completely different can be a little scary at first. One of the things international students often worry about is finding food from their home region to enjoy. Manchester and Salford have so many different international cuisine options that you will be spoiled for choice. In this […]
One of the biggest choices you will have to make when moving abroad to study is where to live. Greater Manchester is made up of ten boroughs and Salford is one of them. Our recommendation when you are searching for accommodation is to expand your search to all of the boroughs as we have great […]
Salford and Manchester, are cities that boasts a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant art scene. If you’re an art lover, you’re in for a treat when studying here. From galleries to street art, the cities have s something to offer every type of art enthusiast. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a […]
Temi came to Salford from Nigeria with her family to study MA Production Management for TV, Film and Digital Media. When moving to another country to study with your family, finding the right accommodation is essential. Although students with families are unable to secure university accommodation under Campus Living Villages currently, there are still viable […]
Found your dream career post-graduation? First thing’s first, you’ll need to ace your interview! Your future interviewers will be on the lookout for 10 key employability skills that you need to show to land your dream job. In this blog, we’ve picked out five. Read on to learn how developing your global mindset can help […]
I came to the UK from Kenya to study MSc International Business. I was so excited to study in a different country and continent, miles away from Kenya. I arrived at the University of Salford like any other student, looking forward to a new adventure but a little worried of the unknown. Read on to […]
As well as providing academic support for students, the University of Salford also provides career assistance to prepare students for their professional lives post-graduation or to find part time work. The Careers and Enterprise Team offers international students advice and step-by-step support to help secure a graduate role as well as help finding part-time work, […]
Deciding what university to attend can help shape your future. This is because your choice of university will open you to opportunities and expand your network and ultimately your net worth. When it comes to serious life decisions like the choice of university, you must take time to decide but still follow your heart. For […]