Surrounded by parks, just a mile from the heart of Manchester and close to Salford Shopping Centre, the University of Salford offers a prime location for students who want the best of both worlds: proximity to a bustling city and access to tranquil green spaces. The main campus is set along the River Irwell and includes picturesque areas like Peel Park, giving students plenty of space to unwind between lectures.

The University of Salford began as The Royal Technical Institute founded in 1986 and became a university in 1967. The university is now home to over 25,000 students and offers a diverse, welcoming community. It is made up of four main schools: the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology; the School of Science, Engineering and Environment; the School of Health and Society; and Salford Business School. Each of these schools is known for its industry-focused courses and strong links with employers, helping students build skills that are relevant in the real world.

The United National Institute for Prosthetics and Orthotics Development is also based here, making it a hub for healthcare innovation and medical research.

With ongoing investment in facilities and an emphasis on hands-on, career-ready learning, the University of Salford continues to build its reputation as a forward-thinking, student-focused university in one of the UK's most exciting cities.

Living in Salford means you’ll be right in the middle of an exciting and diverse student community. With everything from iconic landmarks to buzzing nightlife on your doorstep, there’s always something to explore.

Just a short walk from campus, you’ll find vibrant cultural destinations like MediaCityUK, The Lowry, and the IWM North. Salford Quays offers a great mix of waterside dining, outlet shopping, and art exhibitions, while Peel Park is the perfect spot for a sunny afternoon with friends.

For sports fans, Old Trafford Football Stadium and Old Trafford Cricket Ground are nearby, offering world-class entertainment. If you’re after food, drink, or a night out, Chapel Street is packed with pubs, independent cafes, and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Meanwhile, Ordsall Hall and Salford Museum & Art Gallery provide history and culture right in your backyard.

With Manchester city centre just a mile away, you’ll also have access to even more shops, cinemas, gigs, galleries, and student-friendly hangouts. Whether you're studying, socialising or relaxing, life at Salford Uni offers a rich mix of experiences to enjoy.

Sanctuary Students’ University of Salford accommodation is on Frederick Road, just a 10-minute walk from Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses. It’s also within easy reach of Salford Quays, MediaCityUK, and the heart of Manchester.

Our Salford student accommodation at Tramways offers standard en-suite and double en-suite rooms, each fully furnished with everything you need: bed, storage, desk, and private bathroom. It’s move-in ready from the day you arrive.

Each flat also includes shared lounge and kitchen areas, giving you and your housemates great spaces to cook together, chat, study, and relax after a busy day of lectures.

All our student accommodation near Salford Uni is fully furnished and designed to make your university experience as smooth and comfortable as possible. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom, a dedicated study space, high-speed Wi-Fi, and access to secure entry systems, on-site maintenance, and communal areas for socialising.

And because rent is all-inclusive, you won’t need to worry about any unexpected costs. Your heating, electricity, water, internet, and even contents insurance are all covered, giving you one less thing to think about while you focus on your studies.

Sanctuary Students don't believe in bills or fees. All rents for our University of Salford student accommodation are fully inclusive and we guarantee no hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay, guaranteed.

Rent includes heating, water, electricity, Wi-Fi, insurance, security, building maintenance and everything else. Your only expenses will be food and drink and anything else you want to add to make your time with us more comfortable.

Our Salford student accommodation is great value and completely hassle-free, with all bills included as standard. That means your rent covers everything from heating, electricity and water to superfast 250 Mb/s Wi-Fi so you can stream, study and scroll without limits. We also go the extra mile by including free contents insurance as standard to give you added peace of mind.

Sanctuary Students provides a mix of standard en-suite and double en-suite rooms at Tramways which are all modern, fully furnished and move-in ready. Our stylish en-suite bedrooms give you the privacy of your own bathroom, along with a dedicated study space and generous storage.

Conveniently located just minutes from campus, our building also offers secure entry systems, on-site laundry facilities, 24-hour maintenance, CCTV coverage and a friendly onsite team. With social spaces and regular events too, it's easy to settle in, meet people and make the most of your time at university – all in a safe, supportive student environment.

We're also an accredited student accommodation provider, so you can book with confidence knowing that your home meets high standards of safety, service, and support.

All our University of Salford accommodation is fully furnished and equipped with everything you need to feel at home from day one. All you’ll need to bring is bedding, towels and any personal items.

If you bring your own TV, you’ll need a TV licence. You can bring anything else you like within reason, but we recommend not bringing furniture as your room is already fully furnished.

We recommend booking your Salford uni accommodation as soon as your university place is confirmed. It’s an incredibly popular university and rooms fill up fast, especially for September arrivals.

You can manage everything about your University of Salford student housing using your Sanctuary Students account. You can pay using bank transfer, credit or card, and a range of online payment methods, so you’re not short of options!

If we have vacancies, of course you can stay with friends! If you and your friends apply at the same time and request to be housed together, we will do our best to make sure you’re all close to each other in your University of Salford student accommodation.