Summary
Young and dynamic, the University of Suffolk has a growing reputation for high-quality, transformative education and research. A strong focus on student experience and satisfaction is affirmed by positive student feedback. Learning opportunities embrace the skills that employers need. The universityâs stunning waterfront campus is the jewel in its crown. It also continues to invest in new academic and learning facilities, working to enrich its supportive community.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate93%Postgraduate7%
Study mode
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Full-time93%Part-time7%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK97%International2%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 49%Female 51%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000660 66%44th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208106 51%110th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%54th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.69 67%93rd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.12 12%126th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45923650 79%7th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 25562556 100%1st
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.312.215th
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Continuation
/ Max 10086.9 87%112th
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Graduate prospects â outcomes
/ Max 10062.4 62%112th
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Graduate prospects â on track
/ Max 10076.0 76%48th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Art & Design ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10074.2 74%81st
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Entry standards
/ Max 24399 41%80th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.31 83%14th
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Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 10076.3 76%81st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%29th
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Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
At Suffolk, students are a name, not a number. Small teaching groups provide a personalised learning experience and the pioneering Block and Blend module structure helps students to get the most out of their studies. Suffolk combines innovative facilities with a focus on sustainability. It blends traditional higher education with modern entrepreneurship in a supportive environment where students feel seen, supported and inspired. Ongoing investment into campus includes a brand-new library and vibrant Student Hub in 2026. Perfectly located on a beautiful waterfront campus, a spontaneous trip to the beach is as easy as hopping on a train to London.
The University of Suffolk puts employability at the heart of studying for a degree. This ensures students are brilliantly equipped for the jobs market, whatever their chosen career path. With cutting-edge facilities, Suffolk designs courses to provide real-world work experience, with access to internships, placements, volunteer roles, and paid work via the jobs board. This ensures students begin their careers with the skills and experience they need, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the changing global market. Suffolk continues to provide careers support for as long as students need it after they graduate, for whatever surprises life throws their way.
At Suffolk, the course teams, support staff and on-site community get to know the students to ease the academic journey. The waterfront location creates a picturesque backdrop to studies, with a host of amenities and activities for students to get involved in. A morning of study on campus overlooking the marina can easily become a lively pub lunch, followed by a breezy walk on the beach and a night out organised by the SU. At Suffolk, students can make choices to shape their university experience to suit them. As part of a thriving community where money goes further and friends for life are made, Suffolk offers the best of both worlds, making it the perfect place to study and learn.