Information for international students

IF YOU’RE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONSIDERING STUDYING IN THE UK, THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD COULD BE THE PERFECT PLACE FOR YOU. We have a large community of almost 4,000 international students from around the world, who we support in a welcoming and friendly environment. From English language support to advice about visas, we can help with everything you need to get started with your postgraduate study.

SUPPORT IN YOUR COUNTRY

MEET US IN YOUR COUNTRY EDUCATION CONSULTANTS

Our recruitment and academic staff visit a number of countries each year, giving you the chance to discuss opportunities at the University of Salford. Details of these visits can be found at salford.ac.uk/international/your-country

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

You can learn all about the University of Salford by visiting our regional offices in India and Nigeria. Our University staff will be happy to assist you with your application and all the way through your journey to Salford. Contact details can be found at www.salford.ac.uk/international/your-country We work with a network of education consultants in over 50 countries worldwide. These education consultants are trained by the University to fully support you through the application process. They will be able to assist you with: / Course selection / The application process and ensuring you submit the correct documentation with your application / Following up your application with the University of

Salford on your behalf and advising you of any further information that has been requested / Support through the visa process / Provide information on your accommodation options / Provide information about Salford and Manchester before you arrive.

A list of our approved education consultants can be found at salford.ac.uk/international/your-country

EDUCATION PARTNERS

We work with a number of global partners to provide you with the academic knowledge and English language skills you need to access your chosen course. Through these partnerships, you can complete some study in your home country, and then join us at the University of Salford to complete your degree. For further information on our partners visit salford.ac.uk/international

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) office requires that you must provide evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself throughout the whole period of your studies. Without this, you will not be able to obtain a visa.

Costs that you will need to consider: / Living costs: a minimum of £9,207* per year (maintained 28 days prior to your visa application) / Study deposit (paid before you begin your course): £5,500* / This is required before we can issue you an unconditional offer and give you your Certificate of Acceptance for

Studies (CAS). / Postgraduate (full-time) fees: £15,750 - £19,530* per year / The Immigration Health Surcharge: £470 per year

For more information on living costs visit gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/eligibility You can choose to pay your fees in full before your course starts and save 3% total, after any scholarships have been applied, or you can pay in seven consecutive instalments.

For specific course fees visit the relevant course page on our website at salford.ac.uk Students from the USA are eligible for a study deposit waiver if they qualify for a US Federal Study Loan. More information on this is available at salford.ac.uk/askus/ support/us-federal-loans-us-citizens-and-eligiblenoncitizens

STUDENT SUPPORT

askUS is our one-stop-shop if you need some extra support. We’re here – in person, online and over the phone – to help you with life outside of lectures. Our askUS advisors can give advice on everything from wellbeing to visas, finance to religion, diversity to careers, and more. You can also seek guidance from our Students’ Union advice centre. More information is available at askus.salford.ac.uk

RELIGIOUS SUPPORT

Manchester and Salford are highly diverse cities, where you will be able to practice your religion freely. Prayer facilities are available for you to use within the city and at the Faith Centre on Peel Park campus, and most dietary requirements can be met. Our Students’ Union has a number of religious societies. Further details of student-led religious societies are available at salfordstudents.com/societies/culture

* Please note all figures are correct at time of publication (August 2022).