Salford
27 Reviews by Students #62 out of 81 University locations
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.
By HarrisonThoma On 3rd May 2021
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.
Cost of Living
Love Manchester nights out…
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
a cheap place to live…
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.
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 Robopop themed, with 80s music and electric-pop. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, go enjoy your Wednesday with a quiz!
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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, steak stones, 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
York has a number of live music venues across the city, that have nights that cater for every musical taste. A couple of favourites spots are the Pheonix Inn for jazz, BANGARANG for ska or Irie Vibes Sound System at The Crescent for reggae, dancehall and dub. There’s also York Barbican which puts on nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.
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All year round there are festivals to get involved with. York Festival of Ideas features world-class speakers, theatre, music and more all across the city. There’s Aesthetica Short Film Festival which celebrates independent film. Or for something totally different, head back in time and join in the fun at JORVIK Viking Festival a city-wide celebration of York’s rich Norse heritage.
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Ordsall Hall
York Art Gallery showcases collections of paintings from the 14th Century through to contemporary prints, watercolours, drawings, and ceramics. Housed in a Grade II listed building it has undergone an £8 million redevelopment in recent years - it really is a must-see.
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