The University of Salford is a publically based research university in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, established in 1896. The University of Salford is ranked 94th by the Guardian and at 83rd position by the Complete University Guide.
The University of Salford has a broad range of study options, such as undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the disciplines like Digital Marketing, Games Design and Production, Nursing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Media Technology, Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering, Professional Studies Nursing, Social Work and Architecture Design and Technology.
In research, the University of Salford has a real-world focus and makes global advancements for businesses and communities. The University of Salford is rated as outstanding and internationally excellent for its research performance. The University of Salford provides industry-related courses and opportunities, including work placements, internships, live projects, or field trips.
The University of Salford is systemized into seven academic schools that proffer postgraduate degrees in various fields such as Business, Arts & Media, Environment & Life Sciences, and Health Sciences.
Address:  Maxwell Building, The Crescent, Salford M5 4WT, United Kingdom
Phone:   +44 161 295 5000
Email:  enquiries@salford.ac.uk
Website:  https://www.salford.ac.uk/
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Business
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Software Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Information Technology
• BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
• BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
• MSc Computer Science
• MSc Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Cyber Security
• MSc Advanced Computer Science
• MSc Software Engineering
• MSc Big Data Analytics
• PhD in computer science
The University of Salford is renowned for its innovative computer science research particularly on artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithm. Some of the active computer science research areas are
• Artificial Intelligence
• Networking and Security
• Software Engineering
• Database Management
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Architecture
• Algorithms and Data Structures
Artificial Intelligence:
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Robotics
Networking and Security:
• Cloud Computing
• Network Security
• Network Architecture
• Network Protocols
Software Engineering:
• Software Design
• Software Development
• Software Testing
• Software Maintenance
Database Management:
• Data Mining
• Database Design
• Database Security
• Database Administration
Human-Computer Interaction:
• Usability
• User Interface Design
• User Experience
• Multimodal Interaction
Computer Graphics:
• Rendering
• Animation
• Virtual Reality
• Image Processing
Computer Architecture:
• Computer Architecture Design
• Computer System Optimization
• Computer Memory Optimization
• Parallel Computing
Algorithms and Data Structures:
• Algorithm Design and Analysis
• Data Structures
• Graph Algorithms
• Pattern Matching Algorithms
The University of Salford has several world-renowned computer science research centers focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
• Autonomous Intelligent Systems Research Group
• Computer Vision and Image Processing Group
• Cloud Computing and Software Engineering Research Group
• Digital Humanities Research Centre
• Health Informatics Research Group
• Networked and Embedded Systems Research Group
• Visualisation, Animation, and Scientific Computing Research Group
• Computer Science Research Centre
• Salford Innovation Research Centre (SIRC)
• THINKlab
• Salford Business School MSc Scholarship
• Salford Business School Excellence Scholarship
• Salford Vice-Chancellor-s Scholarship
• Salford International Excellence Scholarship
• Salford Alumni Discount
• Salford Vice-Chancellor-s International Scholarship
• Salford Vice-Chancellor-s Scholarship for Academic Excellence
• Salford Excellence Scholarship for Computer Science
• Salford Excellence Scholarship for Professional Studies in Computer Science
• Salford Industrial Excellence Scholarship for Computer Science
• International Excellence Scholarship
• International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
• Postgraduate Dean-s Scholarship
Funded projects in computer science at the University of Salford are given below;
• Numerical Simulation of Photonic Structures with Complex Geometries
• Cloud-based Monitoring and Control of Industrial Processes
• Design and Development of an Intelligent Virtual Agent for Natural Language Interaction
• Intelligent Visual Surveillance for Smart Buildings
• Development of an Autonomous Aerial Vehicle for Environmental Monitoring
• Optimization of Large-Scale Data Analysis in the Cloud
• Data-driven Modelling and Analysis of Social Networks
• Cognitive Computing for Business Process Automation
• Development of a Smartphone Application for Healthcare Monitoring
• Machine Learning for Autonomous Driving
• The University of Salford offers several PhD programs in various areas of study. The admission requirements and procedure may vary based on the program.
• To be eligible for admission to a PhD study at the University of Salford, applicants must hold a first degree in a relevant subject, normally a Master-s degree with Merit or above.
• Applicants must prove their English language level by providing evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher.
• Applicants must first complete an online application form and attach the supporting documents, including
• a copy of their CV
• a copy of their first-degree certificate and transcripts
• two academic references
• a research proposal
• After review of the application, applicants are invited for an interview, and then selection for PhD admission is made