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EXPERIENCE A LIFE- CHANGING UNIVERSITY
At the University of Sunderland, we offer professions-facing courses, with employability embedded into every one. You’ll be taught by experts in their field and graduate ready to make a society-shaping impact.
Explore our courses, come to one of our open days and get a taste of Sunderland with our Subject Spotlights.
WHY SUNDERLAND?
The University of Sunderland is a place where hard work matters. Shortlisted for University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2024, our first-class teaching as well as our employability and enterprise support are producing graduates who are powering the future. Whether that’s in the healthcare sector, film industry, business world and more, our alumni have a wide reach and an even wider impact on our society.
Our subject spotlights allow you to try before you apply, browse our library and unlock your future career.
Featured Subject Spotlights
Subject Spotlights fuse education and entertainment to bring you the new way of researching your university options. Entirely free and available on-demand, you can choose to engage with the content in the way that best suits you - whether that’s in bite-sized chunks or in binge-sessions!
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About us
Who are we?
The University of Sunderland is a Top 40 UK University (Guardian University Guide 2025) and a global institution which offers life-changing opportunities for over 20,000 students across our four campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong.
Students at the University have access to a diverse range of disciplines through our faculties; Education, Society and Creative Industries; Business, Law, Tourism and Technology and Health Sciences and Wellbeing.
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What we do
We make education and employability accessible for all, believing nothing should hold you back from reaching your potential and achieving your dreams.
Through outstanding teaching, practical industry experience and award-winning support*, we’re nurturing graduates who are the tomorrow-makers of our societies and economies. We ensure our students leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and connections to make a positive difference in the wider world.
*University of the Year for Student Support (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
Where we do it
Sunderland is a city on the rise! Big enough to have an impact but small enough to feel like home. World-class film studios are set to open here, and we have a national reputation for our music scene. You can even walk from the city centre to the beach in less than 30 minutes - the perfect spot for a study break!
Our industry-standard facilities, strong links with employers and thriving student community makes it the ideal place to nurture your skills and prepare yourself for a successful career.
Subject Spotlights
Try a university course at University of Sunderland before you apply – free and online. Subject Spotlights enhance your personal statement, offers a certificates upon completion, and supplies you with a real taste of university-level study at University of Sunderland.
University of the Year for
STUDENT SUPPORT
(Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
The University of Sunderland was named University of the Year for Student Support in the 2025 Daily Mail University Guide. The university was recognised for its high levels of student care and wellbeing.