| Subject | QS | THE | ARWU | U.S. News |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | #751-850 | #301-400 | — | — |
| Business & Economics | — | #401-500 | — | — |
| Engineering & Technology | — | #401-500 | — | — |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | — | #401-500 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | #501-600 | — | — |
| Arts & Humanities | — | #601-800 | — | — |
| Clinical & Health | — | #601-800 | — | — |
| Social Sciences & Management | — | #601-800 | — | — |
| Medicine / Clinical | #701-850 | — | — | — |
University of Salford ranks #901-950 in QS 2026, #900 in THE 2026 and #1162 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #887 globally.