Student life
Perfectly placed by the north-east England coast, Sunderland offers the perfect combination of city and seaside living and is a friendly, diverse and affordable place for you to live and study.
You'll find a lively and supportive atmosphere on our two campuses, ensuring you have the best student experience possible during your time with us. Making the most of our brilliant facilities and getting involved in a range of sports and societies is not only the perfect opportunity to pursue a new hobby or continue with an existing one, but it's also an excellent way of making new friends when you come to university and enjoying student life outside of your course.
There is a world of opportunities on offer at the University of Sunderland which will enhance your university experience, offer additional accreditation to your qualification and set your CV apart.
Campus and facilities
We have two outstanding campuses here at Sunderland, each just a short walk from each other and both offering a buzzing student environment.
As its name suggests, City Campus is located right in the heart of the city centre and houses our main support services and sports facilities. The campus is also home to our Art, Design and Performance facilities and our Health, Sciences and Wellbeing provision.
The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's benefits from a stunning riverside location and is within easy reach of both the city centre and our glorious beaches. Subjects including Business, Law and Tourism, Education, Media, Photography and Computer Science are based here.
It was recently announced that a 5G test lab will be developed at St Peter's, allowing Sunderland to become one of the first 5G-enabled universities in the country. This technological advancement puts us at the forefront of of smart education and will undoubtedly improve the overall student experience on campus.
