University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is a public research university located in Sunderland in the North East of England. Its predecessor, Sunderland Technical College, was established as a municipal training college in 1901. It gained university status in 1992.

 

The life changing University of Sunderland has over 24,000 students based in campuses on the North East coast, in London and Hong Kong and at its global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries.

 

Ranked as a top 50 university in the Guardian University Guide 2023, we are proud of our long-established commitment to widening participation, our world-leading research, and public and private sector collaborations. We also have a track-record for providing quality student experiences that result in graduates who are the tomorrow-makers of our societies and economies. The University is focused on ensuring our graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and connections to make a positive difference in the wider world.

 

Sunderland is recognised internationally as a leading university, receiving five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023. The University is also one of the UK’s leading widening participation Universities and was named The Times/Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2021. We were also shortlisted as University of the Year by the THE – Times Higher Education, and our We Care programme picked up the Widening Access Initiative (Retention and Progression) Award at the 2020 NEON awards.

 

The University of Sunderland is integral to the city and our region. Our Strategic Plan 2020-25 sets out our “Life-Changing” mission, through transformative experiences for our students, career-focused and professions-facing teaching, and the positive difference we aim to make to society. All of these have a distinct local and regional impact. 

We have been rooted in the city of Sunderland since the establishment of Sunderland Technical College in 1901 and this year we celebrate our 30th anniversary as a university.

Scholarship

Going to university is an exciting time. It's a milestone of your success and an investment in your future career. There's also a lot to think about, organise and pay for – and we understand that can be daunting, particularly as the cost of living continues to increase in the UK. That’s why each year we offer a wide range of generous scholarships and bursaries to support you while you study.

 

Through our scholarships, we recognise and reward the academic achievements of our students, or the promise they show in a specific subject area. Some scholarships are linked to courses or philanthropic donors. Through our bursaries we support students from groups underrepresented in higher education, who we identify as being in most financial need.

 

Some of our scholarships and bursaries are automatically awarded, which means you don’t need to make an application to receive them. This includes our International Scholarship, which is a fee reduction of £1,400 for undergraduate study (2022/23). Some scholarships and bursaries do require an application, which will assess your eligibility. These include our University of Sunderland Scholarships 2023/24 and our University of Sunderland Bursaries 2023/24. Whatever you’re eligible for, the important thing to remember is that this is financial support that does not need to be paid back.

 

International student fee scholarship 2022/23

What it is

£1,400 tuition fee discount for undergraduate courses and £900 tuition fee discount for postgraduate courses starting in 2022/23. 

Who it's for

All international students studying undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2022/23.

Contact

Email the Admissions Team at admissions-london@sunderland.ac.uk, or call 0207 531 7333.

 

European student fee scholarship 2022/23

European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area) and Swiss nationals are classed as international, however, entrants will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the (undergraduate) home tuition fee rate for the duration of their studies.

What it is

Tuition fee discount for 2022/23 entry:

  • £3,750 for undergraduate students 
  • £6,750 for postgraduate students

Who it's for

All EU students studying undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2022/23.

Contact

Email the Admissions Team at: admissions-london@sunderland.ac.uk, or call: 0207 531 7333.

 

Programs

Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Partner: Yes