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Doncaster
Salford · QS World #1001
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/6
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Salford
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Salford leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Salford at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Salford both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Design & Fashion. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,040 at University of Salford: DN Colleges Group is about £4,540 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,710 at University of Salford: DN Colleges Group is about £5,210 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 7 and DN Colleges Group in 1. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £22,000 from University of Salford. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of Salford in 1, with 1 about level.
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.
DN Colleges Group
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
Subjects
18 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Salford
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
31 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Building & Construction
5 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Sociology & Criminology
Games Design & Computer Animation
Business Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Fine Art
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Mental Health Nursing
Also taught at both: English Literature, Software Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Salford
- £17,040
DN Colleges Group is about £4,540 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Salford
- £17,710
DN Colleges Group is about £5,210 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
DN Colleges Group
University of Salford
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50091%Satisfaction74%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500No dataSatisfaction90%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction99%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50096%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£21,50095%Satisfaction96%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000100%Satisfaction83%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,00084%Satisfaction80%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction76%Business Information Systems
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500No dataSatisfaction78%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£16,500No dataSatisfaction71%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500100%Satisfaction78%English Literature
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00095%Satisfaction93%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →University of Salford
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
DN Colleges Group vs University of Salford: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Salford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,040 at University of Salford: DN Colleges Group is about £4,540 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,710 at University of Salford: DN Colleges Group is about £5,210 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and University of Salford?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 6 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Salford better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £19,500 from University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Salford offer more courses?
University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Salford?
DN Colleges Group teaches 8 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Education Studies, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Animal Science, General Engineering and Social Policy & Public Policy.
What can you study at University of Salford but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Salford teaches 54 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Marketing, Physics and 46 more.
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