University of Sunderland (Sunderland Campus) has a total of 20,000 students worldwide. University currently boasts partnerships with learning universities in a total of 15 countries. University of Sunderland (Sunderland Campus) has a deep focus on research and development and the university is proud of its long and deep collaboration with private and government establishments to boost the effort of providing quality student experiences that result in graduates who are the tomorrow-makers of our societies and economies.

University of Sunderland was shortlisted as the University of the for 2021, the leading category in the annual THE- Times Higher Education - awards. The University of Sunderland has maintained their commitment to Equality , Diversity and Inclusion was reinforced recently when they were named University of the Year for Social Inclusion (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021). In 2018, School of Medicine was established, the university is looking forward to shortening the gap of doctors in the North-East of Europe. 

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Notable alumni

• Terry Deary  British children's author of over 200 books

• Charlie Spedding Former long-distance runner

• Steve Cram British retired track and field athlete

• Professor Gita Ramjee  BSc (Hons) Combined Studies (Chemistry and Physiology) 1980

• Katy Daley-McLean MBE is an English rugby union player, who was captain of England Women

• David Kwok  BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 1990

• Chris Ashton BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1989

• Madeleine Bowden BA Fashion Journalism 2012

• Neil McFarlane BEng Digital Systems Engineering 1989

• Jordan North  English radio DJ, known for hosting shows on BBC Radio 1

English Language Requirements

English language is one of the biggest requirements for the university, as the North East of England is majorly an English speaking part of the world. European countries use IELTS or International English Language Testing System to determine a candidate's speaking, reading, writing and hearing abilities. 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Generally, the course requirements will be a minimum score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 or higher in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Sunderland is one of the most student friendly places one can ever see. Leaving your country as an international student can be tough for you  but the university campus is one of the best places to be. University’s accommodation facility is one of the best. There is university managed residence within a short distance of the campus and it is comparatively cheaper than other places.You can enjoy a superb riverside view from Panns Bank or Scotia Quay, or the spacious surroundings of Clanny House.
Living with other students is a great way to meet new people, and each accommodation provides you with the perfect opportunity to make friends with people from around the world. You’ll have the option to choose who you want to live with, whether that’s with friends you already know, in a single gender flat, or in a single culture flat. Universities also have family ' accommodation in case your family decides to stay with you.
 

Alumni Loyalty Scheme 2021/22

20% waiver on the full cost of course fees to reward loyal alumni who return to study a postgraduate degree at the University.

For Those:
Alumni (graduates of the University) who enroll on a full or part-time postgraduate course (MA, MSc, LLM, MBA, MPhil, PhD, DProf, DBA, EdD, or PhD by Existing or Creative Works) delivered at either of our Sunderland campuses starting between August 2021 to 31 July 2022.

Contact here: student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3000.

International Scholarship 21/22

£1,500 tuition fee reduction (undergraduates) or £1,000 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
For Those:
All international students studying on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate courses excluding preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP or pre masters.

Intakes: Students starting with us in September, October, November 2021, January, February, April, June 2022.

Contact here: student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3000.

International Scholarship 22/23

£1,400 tuition fee reduction (undergraduates) or £900 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

For Those:
All international students studying on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate courses excluding preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP or pre masters.

Intakes: Students starting with us in September, October, November 2022, January, February, April, June 2023.

Contact here: student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3000.

Some key facts of University of Sunderland (Sunderland Campus)

• University of Sunderland  has the iconic Blue Peter set 

• University of Sunderland  own a Award-winning radio station

• University of Sunderland  is situated in Campus in the capital

• University of Sunderland  is very near to the Nissan plant