Frequently asked questions
With nearly 300 courses across 25 different subject areas, at the University of Sunderland you're bound to find the right course for you. Join an inclusive, welcoming and supportive community with courses that range from medicine, nursing and teaching to journalism and engineering. The university is located in a city under transformation, and is close to the beautiful north-east beaches. It also offers 40+ clubs and societies from sports and e-sports to international friendship groups and book clubs. Its focus is on creating society-shaping, professions-ready graduates, and the newly opened Centre for Graduate Prospects helps to equip students for their chosen career.
University of Sunderland graduates have gone on to shine in a diverse range of careers, including Radio 1 presenters, director at Nissan, multimillionaire entrepreneur, and leading lights in the charity field. A degree from the University of Sunderland is internationally recognised, and the uni's graduates are found across the world from America to China. Wherever your career takes you, the good news is that studies have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to university. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
All student accommodation is self-catered with fully equipped kitchens and on-site laundry facilities. You can choose to live with friends, in a single-gender flat, or a single-culture flat. The university also has family and couples' accommodation available if you’re coming to the university with your partner and/or children. Best of all, the accommodation is affordable too.