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University of Sunderland

Sunderland

  • Location: Seaside, City

About us

We’re proud to be a top 40 UK university (Guardian University Guide, 2025), of our top-quality facilities, our inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city. You’ll experience the best of both worlds if you come to study at Sunderland, with our two campuses nestled within the heart of the city, but just a stone’s throw away from the stunning coast and countryside of the North East.  

We might be a small city, but we’re friendly too, and we’ve got plenty to offer in the way of student life. No matter where you’re coming from, you’ll receive a warm welcome at Sunderland. Our students are at the forefront of everything we do and we’re here to help you succeed. Your time at Sunderland will shape who you are and what you do for the rest of your life and our career-focused, professions-facing courses will ensure you have a head start.

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What makes us different

  • We're a top 40 university according to the Guardian University Guide 2025.
  • We're ranked amongst the world's best universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025).
  • We were shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2024.
  • Over £400 million is being invested in the City of Sunderland over the next four years and the University will be spending over £250 million in the next ten years to transform our facilities.
  • Benefit from our lively city centre location, but still be within easy reach of beautiful countryside, superb beaches, and all the other fantastic cities and towns of the North East when you join us at Sunderland.
  • Take advantage of our first class sports and fitness facilities on campus – with over 30 clubs and 50 teams, there's something for everyone to get involved in.
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Course locations

Sir Tom Cowie Campus

St Peter's, Sunderland, SR6 0DD

City Campus

Chester Road, Sunderland, SR1 3SD

University of Sunderland in London

197 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SG

East Durham College

Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN

Main Site

Edinburgh Building, City Campus, Chester Road, Sunderland, SR1 3SD

Northern Academy of Music Education

The Peacock, 287 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ES