The University of Sunderland is a global institution, which helps students achieve academic excellence in a diverse range of disciplines and fields through five unique Faculties. It's internationally known for the quality of teaching and research, and all of the research-active staff also teach, which means that you benefit from cutting-edge research at every stage of your degree. The university's vision is to be bold and inspirational in providing education, research, and creative practice, which offers transformative experiences to students, staff, communities, and business partners in the UK and across the world. It aims to make a difference and to create and nurture an inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish. They believe that universities have a role to play in a fair and democratic society and success for them is not measured solely by league tables but by the wider contribution, they make to the place and society.

Why choose University of Sunderland?

1	The institute values and celebrates the diversity of all its students and staff. It is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, or victimization, where all members of the community are treated with respect and dignity.

2	The university is dedicated to sustainable practices. They seek ways to make positive changes to the environment by reusing, recycling, and reducing in order to help natural habitats develop and thrive.

3	The University of Sunderland has the perfect combination of city and seaside living and is a friendly, diverse, and affordable place for you to live and study.

4	On campus, you can find a wide range of university support services including general inquiries, wellbeing support, help around student finance, disability support, and more.

University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland was founded in 1901 and is located in the vibrant city of Sunderland.

University of Sunderland Ranking

#50 in the Guardian University Guide (2023)
#101-150 in QS World University Ranking by Subject (2022)

University of Sunderland Tuition Fees

Tuition fees differ depending on whether you are a full-time or part-time student, as well as between courses. Students from the United Kingdom and the European Union can pay in full or in three or seven installments. For the academic year 2022-2023, EU students pay the same fees as UK students.

University of Sunderland Scholarships

University of Sunderland wants people with the capacity and capability to learn to be able to access higher education, no matter what their background or personal circumstances. The generous scholarships and bursaries are financial awards that do not have to be paid back.

Through our scholarships, the university recognizes and rewards the academic achievements of students or the promise they show in a specific subject area. Some scholarships are linked to courses or philanthropic donors.

University of Sunderland Bachelor's

An undergraduate degree is a bachelor's level academic qualification. Undergraduate degrees can vary in duration and there is a wide range of subjects available to study. Typically, you’ll study for an undergraduate degree for three years, however, you may study for four if you choose to undertake a placement year or study abroad. You can find many bachelor’s honors degrees with titles including:

Bachelor of Arts (BA (Hons))
Bachelor of Science (BSc (Hons))
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng (Hons))
Bachelor of Law (LLB (Hons))

University of Sunderland Master's

A postgraduate degree or a master's is a course you can study once you have achieved your undergraduate degree. The university offers taught postgraduate degrees and research postgraduate degrees which can be studied both full and part-time. You could even learn online and study a distance learning course. Examples of taught postgraduate degrees include:

Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MSc)
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Laws or Latin Legum Magister (LLM)

University of Sunderland Campus

Sunderland has a rich history and one of the UK’s lowest costs of living. City Campus is at the center of a modern city and is home to the main administration and support services, library, lecture halls, and excellent sports facilities at CitySpace. It is also the center for the University’s Arts and Design courses and home to the main Sciences provision, housing the world-famous Pharmacy School, Living Labs, School of Nursing, and the newly-established School of Medicine.

University of Sunderland Library

The University has two state-of-the-art libraries: The Murray Library and St Peter's Library. The Murray Library is open 24 hours a day and St Peter's Library until midnight during term time. The University's library resources include books, journals, and e-books, and provide extensive online support.

Library services offer access to excellent resources. Each library houses fantastic subject collections for you to borrow while a considerable range of books, journals, and module resources are available online. The Library also has a range of well-designed and flexible quiet, individual, and group learning spaces to suit your varied study needs.

University of Sunderland Accommodation

Living in a student-friendly city like Sunderland is an amazing experience. Moving away to university is one of the biggest and most exciting decisions you’ll ever make, and you’ll find a home from home in Sunderland.

Make the most of the brilliant facilities, you can join sports and societies. If you want to get involved with sports, there are over 30 clubs you can choose from, from football and basketball to cheerleading and archery. As well as sports teams, the university has plenty more to offer to students when it comes to clubs and societies. Whether your interests lie in the arts, fundraising, or you want to get more involved with the academic side of things, you're sure to find something suitable in this wide range of groups.

University of Sunderland offers a great choice of accommodation to choose from and the rent prices include heating, lighting, water, fuel, Wi-Fi, and personal possessions insurance. There is free transport across each of the accommodation residences, so you’ll be within easy reach of the two campuses and the city’s bustling social scene.

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