Offer holder hub

Congratulations on your offer to study at the University of Salford!

Use this page as your hub of information ahead of joining us in September. You can book your place at an Offer Holder Day, explore your chosen course, and learn more about life at Salford.

 

Join us at your Offer Holder Day

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Offer Holder Days are held on campus and allow you to experience a day in the life of a Salford student. You’ll gain an insight into your course through subject taster sessions, and meet with staff, students, and your future classmates.

During the event, you'll be able to explore our fantastic facilities including our accommodation, the Students’ Union and our sports centre. You can also find out more about applying for student finance, and all the support we have available for our students.

Offer Holder days will take place between February and May, and we'll contact all offer holders with more details when bookings open in the New Year.

Life on campus

On campus, there's lots to get involved in: from joining a society, to exploring our sports centre and fitness classes, to winding down after a day of lectures in our Students' Union bar and café. We also have beautiful green spaces for you to relax, with Peel Park situated right next to our Peel Park campus. Explore our campuses on Instagram and TikTok, and on the links below.

Your accommodation

Living in halls is a great way to meet new people, make friends, and immerse yourself in student life. We work with our accommodation partners, Campus Living Villages (CLV), who manage our Peel Park Quarter accommodation village.

Some of our students decide to live off campus and there are lots of other options to find a great place to live. There are a wide range of purpose-built student accommodation across Salford and Manchester. Many of these properties have similar facilities to our partnered accommodation, such as utility bills and Wi-Fi included in your rent, on-site gyms, social events, communal areas and study spaces. 

Bedroom interior in Peel Park Quarter accommodation

Learn more

Watch the video below to learn more about our accommodation.

Or, if you're planning on staying at home and travelling from home into university, swipe to find out how student Rachael finds her daily commute to campus.

Students' Union and societies

Our Students' Union (SU) based in University House is the place to go for all your student queries once you're on campus. Run by our students, the SU is home to our bar, restaurant and events space Atmosphere, as well as all the clubs and societies we have here at Salford - check them out in the video below.

Students stretching and warming up in a gym

Sports Centre

Our sports centre comes complete with a swimming pool, sauna and spa, a gym, a six-court sports hall, fitness suites, fitness classes, external pitches and changing facilities. Perfect for working out in the morning, lunch time, evening - whatever time of day suits you.

Here to help you

Student support

Fees and funding

Deciding to come to university can be a large financial commitment and the different types of loans or scholarships available and how they work can be confusing. Therefore, it's really important to understand the fees you're required to pay and to learn how to manage your money once you arrive. 

We’ll be in touch when the Student Finance England and Student Finance Northern Ireland applications open for students starting in 2025/26.

Find out more about funding and the different bursaries available by using the appropriate link below based on where you are from.

City life in Salford and Manchester

Three female students chatting and laughing while walking through Chinatown, Manchester

University life isn't just about lectures and labs - the city you live in also shapes how you learn and the person you become. Salford is part of Greater Manchester, a thriving, diverse city-region in the north-west of England.

Our main campus is just a 20 minute walk from Manchester city centre, or you can get the train in from our on-campus train station (Salford Crescent) to enjoy the history, culture, bars, and restaurants of two fantastic cities. The 50 bus is also free to students, meaning you can take advantage of our campus at MediaCity and discover the breathtaking views of the Quays.

Take a tour in the video linked below.

International students – your next steps

If you are an international student, you may have offer conditions you need to meet before you can get an unconditional offer. This includes showing proof of English language and paying a deposit. You may also need to get your Student visa. 

Follow us on social

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"Keeping up with Salford’s socials can be really important, especially when considering coming to the University. Our socials can be beneficial to see what the University has to offer including what facilities we have, what the courses are like and what student life is like living in the Salford and Manchester area. When I was looking for a place to study, the University of Salford’s social media really helped me to understand what to expect coming into my English degree."

Ellie, BA (Hons) English Multidisciplinary

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

Student Supporters

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If you're a parent, carer or supporter of one of our applicants, we want you to have easy access to all the information you might need to support them in their big decisions ahead. 

Key dates and deadlines

February 2025 - May 2025 Our Offer Holder Days take place during this period. This is an essential part of your application process which allows you to meet your fellow applicants, see how your chosen course is taught, and get a real taste of life as a Salford student.
Spring 2025 Now is the time to start arranging your accommodation and student finance. We'll contact you when you can apply so make sure you're receiving our emails!
14 May 2025 We'll make a decision on your application by this date.
4 June 2025 This is your deadline for making your firm and insurance choices.
14 August 2025 Results day!
21 August 2025 GCSE results announced
Early September 2025 Welcome week -  a packed week of activities to help you get settled in, meet teaching staff, learn more about your course, make friends, and have a fun-filled start to life at the University of Salford.
Mid September 2025 Teaching starts

FAQs

If you have a question about your application, you can contact us at anytime. We've also put together a list of frequently asked questions, so check these out first to find out if your question has already been answered by our team.