The University of Sunderland has been providing higher education in the city since 1901. The key to this longevity is its ability to adapt to change. This approach has led to many awards and the university is regularly asked to pilot new Government initiatives and projects.
The University of Sunderland is one of the best 'new' universities in the UK for the overall quality, quantity and range of research. The university is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support that sits at the heart of one of the UK's most up and coming cities. They have strong links with industry and business, and work closely with some of the world's leading companies.
The University has two perfectly placed campuses - one by the sea, the other in the city centre. More than ¡ê60m has been spent on both in the past few years to ensure their facilities match the quality of their courses.
Sunderland Uni representative at AS education fair in Singapore
The City of Sunderland
Sunderland is one of the UK's most up and coming cities. A vibrant music and club scene, cafe style culture, premiership football and riverside apartments are making Sunderland a desirable place to live.
New industries, apart from businesses are also seeing the benefit of having a presence in the city. The bold Sunderland Software City initiative will create a vibrant software industry expected to attract millions of pounds of investment, employ thousands of people and generate considerable wealth for the city. The University is seen as being key to the success of this vision.
The University is also central to the 300 millions film academy and studios at Seaham, a coastal town just ten minutes drive from Sunderland City Centre. We are working with local organisations and an international consortium on the Centre of Creative Excellence. The project involves establishing a world-class centre for film and media, including a film studio complex, student campus and educational buildings, parkland, hotels and leisure facilities.
Why choose the University of Sunderland
Many of the courses and facilities at the University of Sunderland have been shaped by the needs of international students.
The University is a modern and dynamic centre of education offering high quality teaching, variable and flexible courses, an extensive scholarship programme and excellent support services.
Sunderland is one of the least expensive areas in England. The cost of accommodation in particular is significantly cheaper than many areas of the South East of England.
