The University of Salford Manchester in England was established in 1896 as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford.
The University of Salford Manchester in England was established in 1896 as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford. Currently, the University of Salford has a population of 20,000, including more than 3,000 international students from across the world. The main campus is located less than 2 miles from the city of Manchester, 10 miles from Manchester Airport, and just over two hours from London. Salford boasts excellent transport links, with the University being situated on a busy bus and train route to keep students well connected. The University's MediaCityUK campus is located at Salford Quays, near international attractions such as The Lowry Arts Center, the Imperial War Museum North, and the world-famous Manchester United Football Club. Neighboring Manchester is home to more than 100,000 students and a richly diverse, multicultural society. The Salford program is open to students of all majors.