The Institution of Sunderland is a public research university based in Sunderland, England. Sunderland Technical Institution, its forerunner, was founded in 1901 as a municipal training college. In 1992, it was granted university status. It presently has 20,000 students on Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong campuses.

The life-altering Sunderland University has nearly 24,000 students on campuses on the North East coast, in London and Hong Kong, and through global connections with learning institutions in 15 countries.

We are proud of our long-standing dedication to extending participation, world-leading research, and public and commercial sector collaborations, which has earned us a spot in the Guardian University Guide 2023.

University also has a track record of offering high-quality student experiences that produce graduates that shape our society and economy for the future. The University is committed to ensuring that our graduates depart with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and connections needed to make a big difference in the world.

Sunderland is widely acknowledged as a premier institution, getting five stars in the QS World University Rankings 2023 for teaching, inclusion, employability, and facilities.

The University is also one of the UK's top broadening participation universities, having been selected by The Times/Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2021 and shortlisted for THE - Times Higher Education University of the Year.

At the 2020 NEON awards, the We Care initiative received the Widening Access Initiative (Retention and Progression) Award.

Sunderland University is vital to the city and the region. Our Strategic Plan 2020-25 outlines our "Life-Changing" objective through providing transforming experiences for our students, career-focused and profession-facing instruction, and positively affecting society. All of them have significant local and regional implications.

University has been entrenched in Sunderland since the founding of Sunderland Technical College in 1901, and we are celebrating our 30th anniversary as a university this year.

The university offers a broad range of courses under its undergraduate and postgraduate programs through different modes, such as part-time, full-time, and online. It has distance learning facilities for undergraduate and doctoral students.

The university offers a four-year foundation degree integrated with an honors degree course, like Screen Performance, Forensic Psychology, Social Media Management, Tourism, Aviation, Business, and Economics.

Students can also choose additional or top-up courses in various fields like Business, Law, Art and Creative Industries, Tourism, Engineering, Health Science, and Well-being. Other than that, the university offers more than 50 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Art, Engineering, Social Science, Hospitality, Law, Psychology, Nursing, and Medicine.

The University Ranking

The University of Sunderland is one of the UK's finest public institutions. The Guardian - University Rankings for 2022 are placed at 92.

University highlights

University Type	Public
Established Year	1901
No of Students	24796
Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly	12000-16000 GBP
Intakes	September, January, and May

Main intakes

The main intakes are in September, January, and May.

Scholarship

Financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are limited at the university. International students often receive a fee reduction ranging from GBP 1,000 for PG applicants to GBP 1,500 for UG candidates.

This discount is available to all overseas students; no extra application is necessary. In addition, full-time MBChB (Home Medicine) students will receive a housing grant, a travel stipend, and a financial award. International students who have completed their first year at university are also eligible for performance-based scholarships.

Application Process/ documents needed for admission

Academic Documents (For Bachelor)

• SLC Mark sheet
• School Leaving Certificate
• SLC Character Certificate
• Transcript of 12th grade
• Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
• Character Certificate of 12th grade
• Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
• Migration Certificate of 12th grade

Academic Documents (For Masters)

• Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
• Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
• Character Certificate of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
• Provisional Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
• Migration Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade

IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores

Passport

Experience letter

Statement of Purpose

Application Fees

Proof of Scholarships - If any

Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

College Recommendation (if a current student)

Language Requirement

Test	Minimum Score requirement
TOFEL Requirements	N/A
IELTS Requirements	Overall: 6.0 for each section: 5.5 or higher
PTE	N/A

FAQ

Q. What are the different intakes at the University of Sunderland?

Generally, September, January, and May are the time when intakes occur.

Q. What should I do following the application submission?

You may start planning for what you'll do if accepted as soon as you've submitted your application! Examining Sunderland, Tyne, and Wear, United Kingdom residences and housing alternatives, financial aid programs, and student services at this time is highly recommended.

Q. Which are the other top Universities in the UK?

Cambridge University, Imperial College London, and Oxford University are the top three universities in the UK.

Q. Are UK credentials recognized internationally?

Yes, degrees from UK universities are recognized globally and are known for their educational excellence.

Q. Are there any specific prerequisites for students under 18 to study in the UK?

Assume you're 16 or 17 and seeking a student visa. In such a scenario, you must have formal permission from your parents/guardians to live and travel freely and the contact information for your guardian in the UK. 

Q. How can I determine the best university or college for my chosen course?

No university or college is perfect for everyone; different places suit different people, so it depends on your preferences.