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Salford · QS World #1001
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Arden
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Salford
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Salford leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.
Arden University vs University of Salford at a glance
Arden University and University of Salford both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
University of Salford
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
Subjects
13 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Arden University
University of Salford
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
31 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Marketing
Law
Management
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Accounting
Information Systems & Data Science
Technology & Logistics
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Human Resource Management
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Arden University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Salford
- £17,040
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Salford
- £17,710
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships
£8,160
Deadline: N/A
Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships
£7,100
Deadline: N/A
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
IFY Excellence Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs University of Salford: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Salford?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Law, Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Information Systems & Data Science, Technology & Logistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management and 1 more.
Does Arden University or University of Salford offer more courses?
University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Salford?
Arden University teaches 1 subject area that University of Salford does not, including Economics.
What can you study at University of Salford but not at Arden University?
University of Salford teaches 59 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 51 more.
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