Student experience

The University of Sunderland is ranked as a Top 40 UK university in the Guardian University Guide 2025. Explore our fantastic north-east location, see what's on around campus, and learn more about how we support our students on their university journey.

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Student life at Sunderland

We welcome students from all corners of the globe and you can be confident you'll always feel at home here in the North East if you choose to come and study with us.

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to live as a student in Sunderland. We're proud of what our city and university have to offer in the way of student life. When you join us, you're joining a friendly and diverse community, supporting you all the way through your student journey.

Sunderland is diverse and inclusive, with students from a wide range of countries and cultures.

Bridget Musandirire
Student life here is amazing as there are many student societies and activities you can join.

Mirza Syafiq Bin Munahar
Instantly, I was amazed by how warm and inclusive the atmosphere was at Sunderland.

Karis King

Living in Sunderland

Sunderland has the perfect combination of city and seaside living and is a friendly, diverse and affordable place for you to live and study. Find out more about our wonderful location and everything else the North East has to offer.

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On campus

Take a closer look at what goes on at our two fantastic campuses, from exploring our first-class sports facilities to scoping out the best places to grab a coffee between lectures.

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Student support

We provide a wide range of university support services including general enquiries, wellbeing support, help around student finance, disability support and more. Our friendly teams are always on hand to offer you any guidance during your studying.

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Accommodation

You'll find a great choice of accommodation within easy reach of both our campuses. Discover more about the locations, what's included and how we can help you to settle in.

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Students' Union

Your Sunderland Students' Union is run by students, for students, and is somewhere you can join societies, find support, and enhance your student experience during your time at university.

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Chat to students and staff

Want to find out more about what it's like to study at and live in Sunderland first-hand? Our students, ambassadors and staff are here to answer all your questions.

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We’re sharing some of our top tips on how to find a part-time job as a student in Sunderland, including how we can support you, where to find the best opportunities, and how to make your CV stand out.

Seven ways to make friends at university

University is often considered to be one of the best times of your life, where you'll make memories that last forever. Your experience will be even more special with new friends by your side, so meeting some new people should be pretty high on your to-do list when you arrive. Here are some of our top tips on how to make friends at university.

10 reasons to choose Sunderland

Whether you’ve already checked us out at an Open Day and want to know more, or you’ve never even heard of Sunderland, we’re sharing our top 10 reasons why you should choose us when applying for university.

Reasons to consider living at home for university

While moving away to a new city can be exciting, there are still plenty of reasons why living at home to study is also a fantastic option. Discover more about why you should consider living at home for university.

How to deal with homesickness at university

For many students, moving away to university will be the first time living without their families, which can be an incredibly daunting prospect. It’s natural to feel homesick, and we’ve compiled some of our top tips on how to deal with homesickness at university to help ease any anxiety you might be experiencing.