Salford
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Study in Salford
Sandwiched between Manchester and Salford is the University of Salford, a hub of creativity and learning. Students are well catered for as there are about 100,000 students in the Greater Manchester area!
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University of Salford
The University of Salford was established in 1850 with its campus situated only 2km away from the city centre. There are 21,500 students enrolled at the university split between four schools: the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, the School of Health and Society, the School of Science, Engineering and Environment and Salford Business School. The University has also received a Bronze TEF rating.
Salford Student Life
With the campus being about 1 mile away from Manchester city centre, there are loads of opportunities to enjoy the art and entertainment scene as well as the historical landmarks.
Nights Out
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Just a little outside Salford, you will find House of Hops which is renowned for its wonderful owners and selection of drinks. Why not wind down from the week with your friends with a fun round of board games and some IPAs?
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Head over to FAB Café in Manchester for themed night outs! They pride themselves in being a cult TV and movie-themed bar with unique decorations. Thursday nights is ‘Popscene’ themed, with indie and brit-pop music and cocktail deals. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, go enjoy your Wednesday with a quiz!
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The Venue nightclub in Manchester is known for its RED Wednesday with indie, disco music and good vibes only! Your Request Thursdays gives you a chance to be the DJ for the night and Live Forever Friday features old and new indie music!
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Public Transport
There are extensive bus and tram routes across Salford run by the Transport for Greater Manchester. It is also only a 30 minute drive away from Manchester Airport. Highly accessible for everyone!
Eating Out
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Crompton’s at the Waterside is a restaurant and bar which serves various types of cuisine including burgers, steaks, fajitas and more. Make sure to get their signature cheesecake and enjoy the tranquility and view by the waterside after a demanding lecture!
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Karahi Wok is an affordable fine dining Indian-Chinese restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options available. Chef Sanjeev has been celebrating his passion for food for over 25 years now, specialising in his craft. The prices are very reasonable.
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Deli Lama Wholefood Shop serves breakfast foods, homemade cakes, Caribbean scramble among other things. Apparently, they serve the best poached eggs on toasts worldwide. Don’t forget some fresh groceries to go as well!
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Shopping
Why not spend some time shopping at Quayside MediaCityUK with over 70 stores with up to 70% off on selected items?! You can find brands such as Cadbury, The Body Shop, M&S Outlet and Next Outlet.
Cultural Guide
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The Lowry is the heart of visual and performing arts in Salford, with programmes such as opera, musical, comedy and more! As a registered charity, they aim to help young people and the local community by creating countless creative opportunities each year.
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Right across The Lowry, you’ll find the Imperial War Museum North. An immersive walk through experience of history from WWI to present day, viewing over 2,000 objects from the past. Be prepared to see the WWI field gun which was fired at the opening British round on the Western Front to rubble of steelwork retrieved from the World Trade Centre in New York.
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This Elizabethan black and white half timbered manor house is a hidden gem that will take you back over 600 years. Get an insight into what Tudor lifestyle was like, as well as being able to enjoy beautiful displays of Victorian kitchens.
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Nice town with a...
Nice town with a great shopping centre. Haven't explored all of it yet. Have some nice green space. read more
It’s perfect for...
It’s perfect for a student town with its closeness to manchester read more
There is not a lo...
There is not a lot to my home so it is great to experience a bigger place that has a lot to offer read more
Fine place to liv...
Fine place to live, good to be so close to Manchester read more
I like being clos...
I like being close enough to the city centre read more
I really love liv...
I really love living in salford read more
good really enjoy...
good really enjoyed living here read more
Great city to liv...
Great city to live in with reliable and accessible public transport available to everyone and a wide range of shopping facilities. read more
Can access other...
Can access other parts of the city quite easily using public transport. read more
Conducive and ent...
Conducive and entertaining with topnotch services across town read more
Simple city, the...
Simple city, the shopping centre has definitely gotten worse since last year. read more
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Only a short jour...
Only a short journey from Manchester City centre by bus, not many things to do in Salford read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is high in terms of accommodation read more
nothing in salfor...
nothing in salford but easy to get to manchester and other places read more
Not really the on...
Not really the one but it’s okay read more
There are good tr...
There are good transport like and lots of places to vist read more
Friendly people g...
Friendly people great location, right near central couldn’t ask for more read more
Accessible to sho...
Accessible to shops. Friendly people. read more
Not bad except fo...
Not bad except for frequent train strikes read more
Public transport...
Public transport is really easy in Salford. Train station is just down the road and bus stops are everywhere. Cost of living isn't great, but might just be this time of year. Salford is really not great for a night out, GO TO MANCHESTER. There are no pubs apart from the SU and that's it. Manchester is great for a night out though. Eating out isn't great either in Salford, I recommend getting a bus or a taxi down to Manchester. read more
The location is g...
The location is great and it is easy to get around read more
A nice town just...
A nice town just outside of Manchester. read more
Nice small town,...
Nice small town, not too busy. read more
The accommodation...
The accommodation crisis is terrible read more
Everything could...
Everything could be better but we will see read more
Lots of public tr...
Lots of public transport nearby and local to city centre read more
Fairly alright pr...
Fairly alright prices for shopping in the area with relatively cheap public transport read more
Location is great...
Location is great as you are able to access many different locations for nights out and shopping read more
Everything is wit...
Everything is within a small radius, certain public transport being free for students is very helpful read more
Extremely afforda...
Extremely affordable to live here read more
Good place to liv...
Good place to live, fun things to do read more
Couldn’t ask for...
Couldn’t ask for more to be honest. read more
Public transport...
Public transport is expensive, busses are unreliable read more
The area that I’m...
The area that I’m in is a decent place not too far from shops read more
public transport...
public transport good very good bad cost of living aaaaaa help this is a cry for help read more
Nice people. Surr...
Nice people. Surrounding area good read more
Salford is such a...
Salford is such a lively place. Never a dull moment. The shopping centre is super convenient for all shopping needs. The buses are amazing there is always one that will get you where you need to go. read more
Salford needs so...
Salford needs so much more development and is a rough area however the transport links to Manchester are very good and I can get all the essentials I need in Salford. Media city has basic things to do cinema, gallery, shopping centre etc. read more
Rough in some are...
Rough in some areas but overall okay read more
A good city but t...
A good city but there is not a lot to do around here, but has easy access into manchester read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living in Salford, like any other city, can vary depending on what you spend and location of where you are either accommodation or shared housing where rent is split. Eating out, there are many great places to eat around the Salford shopping centre with likes of subway, kfc and McDonald’s all nearby you can never travel to far for a bite. Nights out highly recommended to go into Manchester City centre for the night out as every student does or you have your very own local pub called The Old Pint Pot if you fancy a quiet night with a-bit of atmosphere or student union bar called atmosphere for a local night out. read more
good amount of tr...
good amount of transport options and shops, easy to get to from anywhere around manchester due to the great transport read more
As someone not fr...
As someone not from Salford, it’s a massive change from where i came from, and i’ve done a lot more since moving to Salford. Busses are a regular thing and a lot of them go very similar routes in various areas of Salford and those that lead into Manchester. The different clubs around manchester have different types of events and offer a lot of student discounts for entry fees. read more
The uni is so nic...
The uni is so nice you’ll feel like you’ve made the right decision read more
I have never had...
I have never had a problem with public transport due to the train station and bus stops being so close to both the university and my Accomodation. There are also many shops and supermarkets within walking distance. read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is high everywhere. Manchester is a big city so there is loads to do for everyone. There is public transports but there are strikes read more
A fantastic stude...
A fantastic student city that feels alive at any given moment. Its very close to the city centre of Manchester so wonderful for those who like nights out. read more
It has all you ne...
It has all you need although it can feel unsafe in some areas. And feel like we’re paying too much for the quality of the house. read more
Great public tran...
Great public transport links, reliable read more
It’s very close t...
It’s very close to the inner city centre and has great connections to other places it has student friendly prices for things like groceries and with the train station being so close it’s easy to travel out the uni has a great student population read more
Salford is close...
Salford is close to Manchester City centre which is a convenient walk, or short train ride down. Salford shopping centre is also only a 10-15minute walk from Tramways. It is a small place and very convenient. Peel Park is a lovely place to take a walk or have a barbecue with friends. I don’t really eat out or go on nights out, hence why I am unsure of the rating to give. Overall, Salford is a relatively safe area to live with lots of surrounding facilities. read more
Salford is okay b...
Salford is okay but Manchester city centee is very close and convenient read more
Safer than you'd...
Safer than you'd expect but for nightlife it's better to go into Manchester read more
Salford is great...
Salford is great with great people read more
Salford feels ver...
Salford feels very homely! Eating out can be expensive. However, the public transportation system is out of the world. You can easily get from point A to point B with a tram/train or bus! There are also plently of groceries stores everywhere. So getting groceries is never an issue no matter where you live. There's always plenty to do especially if you join student groups! Salford is the place to be :) read more
Not the best for...
Not the best for days out shopping, great distance to Manchester centre read more
Manchester City c...
Manchester City centre is the better place to go for food and nights out and it’s close. Value for money wise in Salford, not good. It’s really expensive because it’s close to city centre and apart from Salford quays it is really rough. Transport is good though and close to town. I can walk to city centre in about 30 minutes and you’ll find better shops and food places there. But yeah be warned Salford can be a rough area read more
Salford is a grea...
Salford is a great town. The cost of living is high, there isn’t much places to go to within Salford however, if you had a bicycle, you would have a great experience riding to various places and parks. read more
Salford is great!...
Salford is great! If you want nights out I’d recommend going into Manchester City centre as there’s not many bars in Salford. However the shopping and travel links were great read more
Nothing specific...
Nothing specific to be said about Salford. Peel Park and Heaton Park a great places to hang out with people. The location of the University is really nice which is next to a river and Peel Park read more
a very small town...
a very small town right next to the main city. cost of living is quite good and the markets are cheap. Almost nothing to do for a night out however, except catching a bus ride into the city, which is thankfully very close by. read more
It’s so bloody lo...
It’s so bloody loveleh, I just love it read more
Salford itself ha...
Salford itself has little to eat and drink out in but Manchester City centre has loads which is only a short trip away which makes up for Salford read more
Really good city...
Really good city and fun time and fun experience read more
It is quite easy...
It is quite easy to get around in the area around the university and also elsewhere. read more
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Very good and eas...
Very good and easy to get around read more
Salford is amazin...
Salford is amazing lots of fun things to do. I personally love Salford quays and the lowry Amazing places to visit read more
Lots of shopping...
Lots of shopping options and easy commute to uni read more
The transport is...
The transport is great due to the location being well located with plenty to do read more
Good place to liv...
Good place to live and good transport read more
Salford is a nice...
Salford is a nice place to live, there’s plenary of transportation from salford all around Greater Manchester, with good food places and shops within walking distance of accommodations read more
There's a lot of...
There's a lot of stuff to do here right but it's so expensive. Like cheese? I've never been able to buy cheese while living here. You can usually get 1/2 pound shots from most clubs tho so win win. read more
I honestly did no...
I honestly did not explore enough around me, I only felt safe and secure with friends, and when I did not have them part anymore part way through the year, it was almost impossible for me to feel confident enough to go out. read more
Soo many things y...
Soo many things yet to be known read more
Average city, cou...
Average city, could be a bit cleaner and more approachable looking. Quite a few decent shops around which is great. Quick bus routes to Media City and Manchester. read more
Salfords great be...
Salfords great being so close to Manchester read more
Salford doesnt ha...
Salford doesnt have much in it, local shopping centre is close for necessities. Salford is generally very run down but Manchester City Centre is within walking distance and the town is great. read more
It's pretty easy...
It's pretty easy to get around, as most buses all go past the shopping centre which is helpful read more
Salford shopping...
Salford shopping centre located about a 20-30 min walk away with convenience shops dotted in between. campus shops can be a little pricey but easy enough to go off campus and get whatever you need in a reasonable timeframe. read more
Salford doesn’t h...
Salford doesn’t have enough here to keep its students in Salford outside of the weekly food shop. A 10 minute train ride gets you into Manchester, where everything beats Salford read more
Personally I like...
Personally I like living here. It isn’t perfect, but no place is. Good shopping facilities, plenty of buses and a train station close by read more
If I was reviewin...
If I was reviewing Manchester this would be different but Salford has got to be one of the worst places in the country. There are weekly stabbings outside the local aldi, a geezer off his head singing oasis wanders the precinct daily and the amount of c*** heads inhabiting this h*** hole is shocking. DO NOT MOVE HERE. read more
Not the nicest of...
Not the nicest of areas but is perfect for students due to many shops being close by along with other amenities and plenty of public transport. read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is a problem for anyone right now, its going up everywhere so cant really mark salford down for that. Public transport is good as all buses are capped at £2 for single tickets, and the 50 which goes to and from media city is free, you can also use it to go to the shopping centre. I cant really rate nights out as i dont drink. Eating out is usually around £10-15 depending on how many people and what you have but theres plenty of places such as McDonald's, kfc, subway etc read more
Super close to ma...
Super close to manchester, within walking distance. Easy to get around. However if you don’t like the city may not be for you read more
Scary place to go...
Scary place to go out at night, not many shops or clubs read more
Salford is nice n...
Salford is nice not too bad could be better if they tried read more
Life is expensive...
Life is expensive but I work hard so I can enjoy myself. Cost of living is always a problem. Oh well read more
Salford is amazin...
Salford is amazing and the cost of living even though high is not that bad as compared to other cities. read more
It's an average p...
It's an average place in all ways, most of the best life is in Manchester. Public Transport is often late. Cheap though read more
Good! Overall goo...
Good! Overall good place! Train station, Tesco ect all in one area read more
I don't really go...
I don't really go out much but I know my flatmates can have a good experience in the city. read more
The busses hurt m...
The busses hurt me, they kicked my dog and spat on my wife. They are so slow that wishing on the north star will have a higher likelihood of getting you to your destination quicker. As for the shops. What shops? Now, for the local area, let's just say I would hate to see the statistic of the number of fatalities a year from just daring to walk around outside. read more
Buses are always...
Buses are always late, but the shipping centre is pretty big read more
if you want to do...
if you want to do anything you normally have to go into Manchester read more
There is a lot to...
There is a lot to do in Salford and it feels secure. read more
I like the facili...
I like the facilities and how close the uni is to places however it is a bit of a trek to shops. read more
Its an ok place p...
Its an ok place public transport is sometimes late but a nice place to live read more
Everything is on...
Everything is on my doorstep, I cannot complain! read more
Nice place. Not a...
Nice place. Not as busy as home town read more
The trains have b...
The trains have been absolutely ridiculous lately the amount of times i’ve been stranded on victoria platform 3 mins before the train was due to arrive due to a last minute cancellation is immense read more
Salford is great...
Salford is great place and being so close to Manchester City centre there is always stuff to do. read more
Really good place...
Really good places to go out but train strikes are so frustrating read more
There are many pl...
There are many places in MediaCity good to explore read more
Salford is alrigh...
Salford is alright, Manchester is a short walk and much better read more
Campus is nice bu...
Campus is nice but really not a whole lot to do read more
Great town, alway...
Great town, always good transport options read more
Good transport gr...
Good transport great experience read more
Number 50 bus is...
Number 50 bus is very useful and is free for the university students, definitely worth taking advantage of! read more
I actually think...
I actually think Salford is a decent place to live. Depending on the area. read more
Very diverse area...
Very diverse area which is close to Manchester City Centre. read more
Bolton is not a b...
Bolton is not a bad place to stay, it’s peaceful and beautiful read more
Honestly, it's Ma...
Honestly, it's Manchester. Be prepared to spend ALOT of money. Control/budget WELL. Transportation is very common. Night life is ridiculously fun and it's a beautiful city overall. read more
Salford is an ama...
Salford is an amazing city with stunning views and of course you can go shopping with friends. read more
Salford as a city...
Salford as a city has its troubles but there are worst places in the world you could end up! To sum up my experience here I would say this, “If you are being a decent human being, you will be met by decent human beings.”. read more
Salford’s good it...
Salford’s good it’s mini Manchester it’s got a lot, enough, and all sorts. read more
Great area for su...
Great area for supermarkets, easy to get into Manchester read more
Lots of transport...
Lots of transport link, there are a few pubs and restaurants but nights out are better in Manchester city centre, there is an Aldi and Tesco nearby to do food shopping, it is a cheap place to live. read more
I don't have an o...
I don't have an opinion on this matter read more
Plenty of ameniti...
Plenty of amenities and transport links to get what you need and get where you need to go read more
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Salford is an ama...
Salford is an amazing city and great people and environment read more
Manchester is inc...
Manchester is incredible. That's all I have to say. read more
Loads of connecti...
Loads of connection links in terms of transport read more
Used to be rough....
Used to be rough. A little rough still but not as bad as it used to be read more
The uni is placed...
The uni is placed next to the train station and has a number of bus stops nearby so transport is excellent. There is easy access to Manchester centre as well as salford shopping areas read more
Love Manchester n...
Love Manchester nights out, brilliant public transport and everything you need eating/shopping wise is only a 20 minute bus ride away Cost of living is higher because you're living just outside a popular city read more
Nice place lots o...
Nice place lots of things to do close yo the town read more
It's nothing. It'...
It's nothing. It's near Manchester, that's the nicest thing I can say. read more
Bit isolated. Sal...
Bit isolated. Salford is a dump but the convenience of train station and being in-between the Trafford centre and central Manchester is good. read more
Nice-ish area to...
Nice-ish area to live, would rather be in MCR city centre though. read more
its ok i guess, i...
its ok i guess, its better than preston read more
The aldi in salfo...
The aldi in salford is bloody amazing. So so cheap and you can get everything for £15 to last you ages. Nights out in Manchester are also great especially 42s. And public transport is primarily cheap, including ubers. read more