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My dream of studying in the UK as a Vietnamese student

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 […]

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Meet Ali: from engineering to project management

Ali is a master’s student from Pakistan. To help advance his career, he decided to study a postgraduate degree in Project Management. We spoke to Ali about his journey to Salford and his advice for postgraduate students.  Why Salford? I never had any plans to move, but my parents really wanted me to go abroad […]

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International Women’s Day 2025: Sinqobile’s Story

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 […]

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British 101: Bank Holidays and Celebrations

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 […]

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Becoming global citizens with a month long study tour in Canada

Chiamaka, Olufemi and Elim joined our master’s in FinTech. As part of the programme, they were all selected to complete a month-long study tour in Canada. Carry on reading to find out more about their experiences. Why did you choose to study MSc FinTech at Salford? Chiamaka: As an international student, I wanted value for […]

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Discover Olalekan’s Experiences on an Industry Collaboration Project

Olalekan arrived from Nigeria to study our MSc Data Science. As part of the course, he worked with the Royal College of Nursing on an industry collaboration project.  Read below to learn more about his experiences at Salford.  Why did you choose the University of Salford?  I chose the University of Salford because of its […]

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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 here to simplify the process and guide you seamlessly towards your dream course at the University of Salford.  Before we get started, note that there are three ways to apply: UCAS, direct application and application […]

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Life as a Pakistani student at Salford

As an international student from Pakistan at the University of Salford, I have had a wonderful experience. Here are some of the things I’ve learnt during my time at Salford so far. Why I choose Salford? I was drawn to the University of Salford’s location close to Manchester city centre. Manchester and Salford have excellent […]

Adapting to the education system as an international student

As an international student from Bangladesh, studying and communicating in English every day for was a matter of concern and anxiety for me. I thought conversation with my teachers would be especially difficult because back home in Bangladesh, teachers are particular about how they are spoken to and interacted with by their students. However, there […]

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 digital marketing master’s student with a background in a similar course, I did my bachelor’s degree in chemistry and found my way in marketing immediately after I graduated. I did that for 4 years before […]

How Dr Chalee’s PhD at Salford is helping improve cybersecurity in Thailand

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 […]

I moved nearly 7,000 miles from Singapore to study Journalism at Salford

My name is Maxson, and I am from Singapore. I’m currently in my third year at the University of Salford studying BA Journalism with Public Relations, and I am really enjoying it! Read on to find out what I enjoy about the course, my placements, and life at Salford. You’ll never guess what I do in […]

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Unlocking northern slang

Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV, radio, and in books. It is common for people to use slang and speak in casual terms, especially around their friends and family. You may encounter slight variations in slang depending on which part of […]

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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. 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 […]

University of Salford student, Sharon, on Peel Park campus

Life as a Kenyan student at the University of Salford

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 […]