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Sunderland makes sense

We’re a small city with a big impact. Choose Sunderland and you’ll be choosing a community that knows your name, challenges you to grow, and supports you every step of the way.

Our city is changing fast. Over £400 million of investment is transforming Sunderland into one of the north-east’s most exciting places to live, study, and build a future. A city by the sea and on the rise.

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Clearing 2026

Call us now on 0191 515 3000 and a member of our Clearing Helpline team can guide you through your application over the phone. Have your results to hand and we’ll help you figure out your next steps. You can also apply online.

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  • Top30We’re a top 30 UK universityGuardian University Guide 2026
  • 7thWe're 7th in the UKTimes Higher Education analysis of the National Student Survey 2026 results
  • 3rdWe're 3rd in the UK for course qualityUni Compare Rankings 2027
  • Top10We're in the UK top 10 for student support servicesDaily Mail University Guide 2026
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15August

Undergraduate Open Day, Saturday 15 August

  • Take a tour of our campus and accommodation
  • Learn about student finance and scholarships
  • Explore the city
  • Chat to staff and students
  • Collect freebies.
10:00 AM - 14:00 PMCitySpaceProspect BuildingOn campus
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We’re a top 30 UK university

We’re proud to be ranked in the top 30 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026 for the very first time.

This comes after achieving a top 40 position last year and a top 50 position the previous year, showing our steady rising up the ranks.

Our achievements