The university Name of the University of Salford Manchester university International Code (if UK SALFORD01 applicable) City, Country Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Website http://www.salford.ac.uk/ Address (of all University of Salford campuses) The Crescent Salford, M5 4WT United Kingdom Faculties (if there is School of Languages more than one campus, please specify) About the university The University of Salford is a campus university based in Salford, Greater Manchester, England with approximately 20,000 registered students. The main campus is about 1.5 miles west of Manchester city centre.
The International Relations department Website http://www.advice.salford.ac.uk/erasmus Address International Relations Office Room 12, Faraday House School of Languages, The Crescend M54WT, Salford United Kingdom Contact details +44 161 295 5320 Fax: +44 161 295 5256 Office hours Name of the person in Pauline Hardman charge of Incoming International Officer-Erasmus Coordinator Students [email protected]
Academic information Academic calendar Semester 1: September – January Semester 2: January – May Course offer Information should be found here: http://search2.salford.ac.uk/search/search.cgi?query=&collection=cp dcourses&adv=1 Is it possible to enrol courses from other faculties? Language of teaching English Recommended B2 is recommended. language level and required certificates (if any) Credit system (ECTS or 2 UK credits = 1 ECTS any other) Usual work load 30 ECTS per semester. (yearly or per 60 ECTS per year. semester) Grading system A (Pass with Distinction): 70% and above
B+ (Pass with Merit): 65-69%
B (Pass with Merit): 60-64%
C+ (Pass): 55-59%
C (Pass): 50-54%
D (Pass): 40-49%
F (Fail): 0-39%
Life abroad Housing offer Salford University has special housing for Erasmus and exchange students at Castle Irwell, at a weekly price of £76.79. Availability is limited so please apply as soon as your Erasmus or Exchange placement is confirmed. More information: http://www.accommodation.salford.ac.uk/erasmus_and_exchange_s tudents Cost of living About 500£-600£. (monthly, approximate) Organisations/ InterLINK ‘mentors’ are home students (students from the UK) who Activities for the can give international students friendly advice and support and help exchange students them to get used to living and studying at Salford. More information: http://www.advice.salford.ac.uk/page/interlink
There is also an internacional society: http://www.advice.salford.ac.uk/page/international-society Local language The University of Salford will be offering English language training learning over the summer period. More information: http://www.languages.salford.ac.uk/efl/index.php
The application and enrolment process Application process After they have been nominated by their home university, students will have to complete an online application form available from http://www.advice.salford.ac.uk/page/incoming-exchange Deadlines for nomination Deadlines for Semester 1: 10th April application Semester 2: 1st November Visa (if necessary) If your passport is issued by a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you can enter the UK freely - you do not need a visa. If your passport is issued by another country, you should contact the UK embassy. Health insurance You should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before coming to the UK, which entitles you to National Health Service (NHS) treatment. How/ When to enrol to the courses Welcome sessions There are welcome sessions at the beginning of each semester.