University of Sunderland

Founded: 1992   Total Students: 27,500+

Overview

The life changing University of Sunderland has 27,500 students based in campuses on the North East coast, in London and Hong Kong and at its global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries.

Ranked as a top 50 university in the Guardian University Guide 2023, we are proud of our long-established commitment to widening participation, our world-leading research, and public and private sector collaborations. We also have a track-record for providing quality student experiences that result in graduates who are the tomorrow-makers of our societies and economies. The University is focused on ensuring our graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and connections to make a positive difference in the wider world.

Sunderland is recognised internationally as a leading university, receiving five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023. The University is also one of the UK’s leading widening participation Universities and was named The Times/Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2021. We were also shortlisted as University of the Year by the THE – Times Higher Education, and our We Care Team won the prestigious Social Mobility Project Award at the 2022 Inclusive Awards.

The University of Sunderland is integral to the city and our region. Our Strategic Plan 2020-25 sets out our “Life-Changing” mission, through transformative experiences for our students, career-focused and professions-facing teaching, and the positive difference we aim to make to society. All of these have a distinct local and regional impact.

We have been rooted in the city of Sunderland since the establishment of Sunderland Technical College in 1901 and this year we celebrate our 30th anniversary as a university.

Programs Offered in University of Sunderland

  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Course
  • Master's Degree
  • Highlights

    • Ranked 9th (out of 131 universities)  in the ‘Student Support’ category (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019).
    • Excellent value for money for both tuition fees and cost of living
    • Sunderland partners with some of the world's largest organisations such as Microsoft, Yahoo!, Nissan and Proctor & Gamble
    • University of Sunderland is ranked  27th in the UK for Law and the subject is one of the highest climbers in recent years  (Guardian University Guide 2021).
    • The University of Sunderland also has NEW London campus - click on the following link to view the virtual tour - http://london.sunderland.ac.uk/images/virtualtour/ 

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    Edinburgh Building, Chester Rd, Sunderland SR1 3SD, United Kingdom