international
student support
There are nearly 3,000 international students from 119 countries
around the world that have chosen to study at Salford
Getting to the University
of Salford
The best way to get to the University
of Salford is by taking a flight to
Manchester International Airport
either directly from your home country
or via one of London’s airports.
The University operates a ‘meet and
greet’ service so that you will be met
by a University representative when
you arrive at the airport providing you
arrive at one of the main entry points
in the academic year. We offer an
online booking service where you be
able to give your flight arrival details.
You will receive free transport from
the airport to your accommodation.
You can also get to the University from
the airport by train that will take you
direct to the station on the University
campus within 30 minutes, or you can
take a taxi.
Full details of what to do when you
arrive in Salford will be posted to you
before the start of your programme.
English language requirements
During your course, all tuition,
examinations and subject materials
will be in English, so in order to
benefit from a programme of study
you will be required to demonstrate
a good understanding of the English
Language. You are required to have
achieved an appropriate qualification
before joining the University of
Salford which might include one of
the following:
- International English Language
Testing Service (IELTS) test,
administered by the British Council.
You will need to achieve an overall
band score of 6.0, although
students may be offered a place
on the condition of attending
a pre-sessional English
Language programme.
For further details visit www.languages.salford.ac.uk
- A Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), administered
by the Educational Testing Service,
USA. You will need to achieve a
score of at least 550 (paper based)
or 213 (computer-based). The
original document will need to be
sent directly to the University,
quoting Institution Number 0515.
For more information about the
required proficiency in English and
recognition of other qualifications
contact the International Office:
International Relations
T +44 (0)161 295 3251
F +44 (0)161 295 5256
course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
www.salford.ac.uk/international
International Welcome Week
and Orientation Programme
This free programme runs to assist
you during your first week at Salford
and to help you settle in to the
University community. All new
International students will be sent a
leaflet prior to arrival giving details of
the programme and explaining how
to book a place.
The programme offers coffee
mornings and information sessions as
well as help with practical things like
shopping and opening bank accounts.
There will be a full social programme
of events in the evenings and some
daytime events that will assist you
in meeting new people and making
new friends. We will offer individual
support and help with your enquiries
and confusions, and help you to
become more familiar with the
local environment.
Student Support
The University offers a range
of support services for students,
including visa and immigration advice,
general and financial advice and
support for students with disabilities.
Further details can be found on the
University web page: www.salford.ac.uk/students/
The International Relations Office can
help with any further queries you
might have, including fees, and
application procedures. Please contact
them for further details.
Contact the International Relations
Office for further details
T +44 (0)161 295 3251
F +44 (0)161 295 5256
course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
www.salford.ac.uk/international
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