University of Salford vs Manchester Metropolitan University

We’re located in Salford, a city in Greater Manchester which is in the Northwest of England. Our main campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre. 

Travelling to and from Manchester city centre, or anywhere in the UK and abroad is super easy. Manchester airport is only a 30-minute train ride away, and from there you can fly to hundreds of countries across the world. 

You can use buses, trams, taxis, trains, e-scooters, or you could just walk. We even have a train station right here on campus, and a free bus that connects our Peel Park campus with our MediaCity campus.

Manchester Metropolitan University is located in the centre of Manchester, England. The university had seven campuses which were merged into one. 

• We know university life isn’t all about studying: sometimes you have to have fun, too. From joining a club or society, to meeting up with friends in Atmosphere bar and café, there are plenty of things to do outside of academia across our campuses.
• askUS is your one-stop shop for student support, engagement and success. But what does that mean? askUS helps you with lots of different things, from advice on managing your money and identifying bursaries you may be eligible for, to connecting with diversity support, looking after your wellbeing, exploring and practicing faith, and finding a job.
• Our on-campus Sports Centre has five fitness suite rooms, a 25 metre pool, dance studio, 30+ fitness classes a week, six court sports hall, two squash courts, health hub, floodlit 3G pitch and two grass pitches. Membership starts at £13 a month, or you can pay as you go.
• There's something for everyone across all three campuses; from our vegan counter at the restaurant on Frederick Road campus, to Subway, Costa cafes and an outdoor street food trailer on Peel Park campus, as well as a Starbucks cafe at MediaCity.
• The University of Salford Students' Union (USSU) is there to represent your academic interests and make sure every Salford student’s experience is the amazing, life changing experience it should be! A democratically run charity, independent of the university, run by students and working entirely for students.
• We’ve partnered with Umii, a new app which connects students based on shared interests, course and society preferences, so it’s easy to get to know people even before you start.

The student union is the voice of the student and it houses various facilities like hosting events, online shopping, more than 100 student clubs and organizations etc. Various dining spaces and cafe are also available for the students to eat and rejoice. The university caters to all sporting tastes and abilities for staff and students at Manchester Met. It boasts of state-of-the-art facilities, support elite athletes, top-class teams and offer a wide range of sport and fitness opportunities. The university has something for everyone, whether you’re a complete beginner, an elite performer or pursuing a career in the industry.

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• Jason Manford (Comedian)
• Johnny Marr (The Smiths)
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• LS Lowry (Painter)

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John Bradley, actor
Sarah Burton OBE, Creative Director, Alexander McQueen

Helen Connolly, CEO, New Look
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