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Named as one of the UK’s Top 30 universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026, the life-changing University of Sunderland has 25,600 students based in campuses on the north-east coast, in London, Hong Kong, and at its global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries.
We have been rooted in the city of Sunderland since the establishment of Sunderland Technical College in 1901.
We're known for 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.
Total number of students at the University: 18,326
| Undergraduate courses | 9,020 |
| Postgraduate taught courses | 2,070 |
| Grand total | 11,090 |
| Undergraduate courses | 2,716 |
| Postgraduate taught courses | 4,520 |
| Grand total | 7,236 |
| Undergraduate courses | 11,736 |
| Postgraduate taught courses | 6,590 |
| Grand total | 18,329 |
The percentage of our undergraduate students are:
| Fee status | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Home | 76.9% |
| International | 23.1% |
The percentage of our postgraduate students are:
| Fee status | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Home | 31.4% |
| International | 68.6% |
The total percentage of our students are:
| Fee status | Grand total |
|---|---|
| Home | 60.5% |
| International | 39.5% |
Total number of nationalities: 123
| Nationality | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UK National | 8,697 |
| Nigerian | 3,229 |
| Romanian | 1,103 |
| Chinese | 967 |
| Indian | 617 |
| Bulgarian | 530 |
| Pakistani | 323 |
| Ghanaian | 201 |
| Nepalese | 192 |
| Greek | 182 |
| Bangladeshi | 158 |
| Irish | 121 |
| Malaysian | 118 |
| Canadian | 116 |
| Kuwaiti | 116 |
| Egyptian | 112 |
| Moroccan | 85 |
| Italian | 83 |
| Portuguese | 83 |
| Polish | 81 |
| Sri Lankan | 74 |
| Vietnamese | 64 |
| Spanish | 63 |
| Cypriot (European Union) | 59 |
| Burmese | 45 |
| Jordanian | 45 |
| Philippine | 43 |
| Saudi Arabian | 43 |
| Slovak | 35 |
| French | 32 |
| Turkish | 32 |
| Kenyan | 29 |
| Zimbabwean | 29 |
| Lithuanian | 28 |
| German | 27 |
| Hungarian | 27 |
| Congolese (DRC) | 25 |
| Indonesian | 25 |
| Iraqi | 23 |
| United States Citizen | 23 |
| Dutch | 22 |
| Iranian | 22 |
| Lebanese | 20 |
| Syrian | 20 |
| South Korean | 19 |
| Moldovan | 16 |
| Albanian | 15 |
| Sudanese | 15 |
| Thai | 14 |
| Cameroonian | 12 |
| Czech | 12 |
| Hong Kong | 11 |
| Libyan | 11 |
| Austrian | 10 |
| Swedish | 10 |
| Taiwanese | 10 |
| South African | 9 |
| Yemeni | 9 |
| Algerian | 8 |
| Singaporean | 8 |
| Ukrainian | 8 |
| Eriterean | 7 |
| Norwegian | 6 |
| Omani | 6 |
| Palestinian | 6 |
| Sierra Leone | 6 |
| Uzbek | 6 |
| Angolen | 5 |
| Belgian | 5 |
| Brazilian | 5 |
| Croatian | 5 |
| Japanese | 5 |
| Latvian | 5 |
| Afghan | 4 |
| Somali | 4 |
| Ugandan | 4 |
| Zambian | 4 |
| Bahraini | 3 |
| Botswanan | 3 |
| Colombian | 3 |
| Finnish | 3 |
| Gambian | 3 |
| Ivorian | 3 |
| Rwandan | 3 |
| Not known | 3 |
| Bruneian | 2 |
| Cambodian | 2 |
| Congolese (PR) | 2 |
| Gabonese | 2 |
| Honduran | 2 |
| Macedonian | 2 |
| Malawian | 2 |
| Manx | 2 |
| Peruvian | 2 |
| Russian | 2 |
| Stateless | 2 |
| Tanzanian | 2 |
| Virgin Islander (British) | 2 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1 |
| Argentine | 1 |
| Australian | 1 |
| Azerbaijani | 1 |
| Barbadian | 1 |
| Belarusian | 1 |
| Belizean | 1 |
| Bolivian | 1 |
| British Antarctic Territory | 1 |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 1 |
| Cape Verdean | 1 |
| Cuban | 1 |
| Danish | 1 |
| Ethiopian | 1 |
| Gibraltar | 1 |
| Guinean | 1 |
| Icelander | 1 |
| Israeli | 1 |
| Jamaican | 1 |
| Lao | 1 |
| Macanese | 1 |
| Mauritian | 1 |
| New Zealander | 1 |
| Nicaraguan | 1 |
| Seychelles | 1 |
| Slovenian | 1 |
| St Lucia | 1 |
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.
Among our achievements, Sunderland is recognised internationally as a leading university, receiving five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023. Our We Care Team also won the prestigious Social Mobility Project Award at the 2022 Inclusive Awards.
