Inside your flat
- Fridge freezer
- Toaster(s)
- Microwave(s)
- Kettle
- Oven and hob
- Vacuum cleaner
- Iron and ironing board
- Mop and bucket
- Communal clean (not in family houses, self-contained one bedroom in Scotia Quay or two bed flats in Clanny House)
Everything you need to know about what’s included in your new home from home
Personal possessions insurance is included in every study bedroom
All of our residences are in a great location for students studying at either City Campus or Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. They are all within walking distance of Sunderland City Centre with access to supermarkets, bars/restaurants, theatres/cinema and transport links.
Outside your flat
- Free car parking for residents
- Free bike storage
- Free campus and/or connect bus with your student card
- Pay-to-use laundrettes on-site
- On call security and support, 24 hours a day 7 days a week
On Arrival
You’ll receive a complimentary bedding pack on arrival (upon request) if you’re staying within University managed accommodation for more than 19 weeks. Other essential items can be purchased at: onlinestore.sunderland.ac.uk. Any pre-purchased items will be waiting for you on arrival at your accommodation reception.
Fast and reliable internet
The University of Sunderland’s Accommodation Services work with Glide to provide you with an incredible 45Mbps internet package, with unlimited downloads and uploads all included in the rent. You can connect to the internet via all Glide wireless access points, located within and around all of our accommodation sites. University managed accommodation provides wireless and hardwired internet connection in each bedroom. For more information, visit: glidebusiness.co.uk/student
Personal possessions insurance
As part of your university accommodation package you’ll receive personal possessions insurance cover through Endsleigh. For more information, visit: The Endsleigh website.
Additional and medical requirements
We strive to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible, so knowing if you have any additional requirements can help us greatly with your room allocation. If you do have any requirements that you would like us to know about then please state them on your accommodation application when requested. For more information, visit our Help and Advice articles.
Family accommodation
If you’re considering bringing your family to Sunderland we have a number of family houses available at Panns Bank and Scotia Quay. Our family houses offer space for two adults and a maximum of two children within Panns Bank and Scotia Quay. As availability is limited we can’t guarantee accommodation to all students wishing to bring their family, so please enquire quickly.
Couples and friends' accommodation
Scotia Quay offers self-contained one bedroom flats with a kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Flats in Scotia Quay are for established couples only, and are not suitable for friends. Clanny House offers two bed flats (medium rooms) for either couples or friends to share. Each flat comes with its own lounge, diner, kitchen and bathroom.