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The University of Sunderland is a truly life-changing university. We've been providing higher education in the city since 1901, and we're proud to be an innovative, accessible and inspirational university.
The University of Sunderland is a global institution. We offer life-changing opportunities to thousands of students across the world, in our partner colleges and in our four main sites at Sunderland, London and Hong Kong. We are research active, with ten areas of 'world leading’ research - real-world research that is taught in your lecture halls and labs. Sunderland will put you, our student, at the heart of everything that we do.
Choosing a university isn't always easy, but here are just a few reasons why choosing the University of Sunderland could be a life-changing decision.
Living in a student-friendly city like Sunderland is an amazing experience. We know 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 at Sunderland.
We know university is a big investment. Don't worry – Sunderland is a great choice and we've got you covered. We have a dedicated, friendly team to help you with all aspects of student finance and our support doesn't end when you graduate. You'll receive a tuition fee discount if you choose to continue your life-changing academic journey and study a postgraduate course with us.
We're internationally known for the quality of our teaching and research, and all of our research-active staff also teach, which means that you benefit from cutting-edge research at every stage of your degree. Find out more about the staff who will be teaching you on your course.
Offering a year-round programme of exhibitions, events and performances, Sunderland Culture brings big-name artists from the worlds of contemporary visual arts, glass, ceramics and performance to the city, alongside showcasing the best and most exciting local talent. There is a huge range of opportunities for students to visit the venues, take part in events and get involved in the programme.