The University of Salford is a public research university located in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. Tracing its roots back to the Royal Technical Institute established in 1896 (receiving its Royal Charter as a university in 1967), Salford is renowned for its heavy industry integration, sandwich courses with professional placement years, and its flagship presence at MediaCityUK alongside the BBC and ITV. Salford demonstrates international leadership across media and broadcasting, acoustics and audio engineering, civil and mechanical engineering, nursing and allied health sciences, and the built environment. Salford serves over 23,000 students across three dynamic campuses: the historic Peel Park Campus along the River Irwell, the state-of-the-art MediaCityUK broadcast hub at Salford Quays, and the Frederick Road healthcare and clinic simulation campus.