With outstanding teaching and a friendly, affordable city by the sea, Sunderland offers more than a degree, as you'll be part of a supportive community designed to help you grow.
We’re proud to say that the University of Sunderland has been placed within the top 30 UK universities by the Guardian University Guide, 2026.
Some of the reasons we're a top 30 UK university are:
Whether you’ve visited or are yet to discover us, discover more about why many students choose to study here.
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When you study here, you'll learn from expert teachers who really know their subjects. Your classes are high quality and flexible, so you can learn in ways that work best for you. Many of your lecturers have real industry experience, and are active researchers. This means what you learn is up to date, exciting, and relevant to the jobs of today and tomorrow. Your learning connects directly to real-world problems and opportunities.
Read Kevin Mali's storyThe training provided on the course was world class and the support from my mentors and the entire PGCE team was exceptional. The University and its partner schools have transformed me as a professional, and after graduating, I was offered a job as a physics teacher.
Kevin Mali
Our research goes beyond the University campus. It makes a real difference in communities across the region, the country, and the world. By investing in our people and research spaces, we work on big global challenges and help create positive change in society.
Because of this, our research is respected around the world. It attracts talented staff and students from many countries, giving you the chance to study in an exciting, international learning environment.
When you study with us, you'll learn in modern spaces designed to help you succeed. We've invested millions of pounds in our facilities, and we'll continue to invest in both of our campuses.
Your course gives you access to specialist facilities that help you learn by doing. We're a very practical university, focused on teaching you real skills for your future career. You can learn through hands-on activities such as lab work, simulations, and industry-style environments.
These include spaces like the mediaHUB, the Student Law Clinic, an esports lab, simulation ambulance, mock hospital wards, simulation rooms and much more.
Esports Lab 
University training ambulance
The TV studio
Spark Sunderland radio studio 
The Anatomy Lab
The photography studioWhen you study with us, you do more than earn a degree. You'll build skills that help you get a job and succeed in your career. Our courses are designed with your future in mind, and we offer lots of extra support like writing a strong CV and preparing for interviews to enhance your employability.
You can get expert help from our Graduate Prospects team, who work closely with local employers to help you find jobs, volunteering, and other great opportunities, whether you want to work while you study or find your first job after you graduate.
You may also choose to undertake a placement as part of your course, which gives you the chance to work in a real professional setting, build confidence, make useful contacts, and gain valuable experience.
You're never on your own when you study here. Our specialist support services are here to give you extra help whenever you need it.
We're proud to be University of the Year for Student Support (Daily Mail University Guide 2025). Alongside your academic support, you can access a wide range of services designed to help you feel confident and supported. From wellbeing advice and money guidance to international student support and more, we're here to help you feel happy, safe, and included from the moment you join us at Sunderland.
Read Raliat Bamgbose's storySunderland is a great place to study, and the staff are very supportive. I’ve secured a job at one of the "Big Four" consulting firms in the world, and I did so with guidance from the Employability and Enterprise Hub, my mentorship, and SuPA experience.
Raliat Bamgbose
When you join us, you'll become part of a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse community. You'll study alongside students from all over the world, with around 40% of our students coming from more than 100 countries. This gives you the chance to meet people, share cultures, and make friends you may never have met anywhere else.
There are lots of ways for you to get involved and meet people who share your interests. You can join societies, clubs, and Team Sunderland, where you can make friends for life, stay active, and support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Sunderland is a great city to be a student. It's affordable and friendly, with a perfect mix of beaches and green spaces, culture and events, and an exciting nightlife. It’s a place where you can feel at home while enjoying student life to the full.
Sunderland is also a city on the rise, with exciting developments shaping its future. With over £400 million being invested into the city centre and seafront, and many projects already completed, you’ll see new places to eat and socialise, more green spaces to enjoy, refreshed cultural venues.
If you want to make it happen and begin studying with us, check out our available courses, come and meet us at our friendly open days, or take a look around our virtual experience(opens in new tab).