Frequently asked questions
With hundreds of courses on offer at the University of Sunderland, you're bound to find the right programme for you. Join an inclusive, welcoming and supportive community with courses that range from medicine, nursing and teaching to journalism and engineering. The university is in a city undergoing transformation, close to the beautiful north-east beaches. Choose from 50+ clubs and societies, from sports and e-sports to international friendship groups and book clubs. The University of Sunderland focuses on creating society-shaping, profession-ready graduates, and its new Centre for Graduate Prospects helps to equip students for their chosen careers.
University of Sunderland graduates have gone on to shine in a diverse range of careers. Alumni include Radio 1 presenters, Nissan directors, multimillionaire entrepreneurs, and key figures in charity. The University of Sunderland awards a degree that is recognised internationally. You can find graduates from the university across the world, from America to China. Wherever your career takes you, studies show that graduates earn more on average than those without a university degree. You can use a degree to explore subjects that interest you. It can lead to work in a field you are passionate about, setting yourself up for a career that inspires you every day.
All student accommodation is self-catered with fully equipped kitchens and on-site laundry facilities. You can choose to live with friends, in a single-gender flat, or a single-culture flat. The university provides accommodation for families and couples if you're coming with your partner or children. Best of all, the accommodation is affordable too.