Applicant events and Open Days

Our events are the perfect way to learn more about your chosen course and student life. Whether it’s an on-campus event or an online activity, we encourage you to join us and start connecting with your future classmates. Visit us and discover why Sunderland is a great choice.

Events for offer holders and applicants

We’ll be hosting events for offer holders and applicants throughout the year. You’ll be invited to these events via email, so don’t forget to check your inbox.

Other events

Open Days

Join us at our next Open Day where you can explore the University's fantastic campus, meet current students and staff, and learn more about your chosen course.

Campus tours

If you can't make one of our Applicant events or Open Days, why not sign up for a campus tour? Our expert home student recruitment staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, while our Student Ambassadors can give you the inside scoop on student life at Sunderland. You'll also get the chance to meet academic and technical staff who will show you around the course-specific facilities and teaching spaces you'll be using as part of your course.

View our AccessAble accessibility guides for support with planning your journey to visit the University.

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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.

What to take to university

When it comes to things to pack for university, strategy and streamlining are key. Here are our top tips for your university packing list.

Moving away from home

We caught up with Environmental Psychologist, Dr Stephanie Wilke, whose research specialisms include how natural environments impact psychological behaviour, health, and wellbeing, for her take on this monumental right of passage.

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.