Why choose Sunderland
Choosing a university isn’t always easy, but here are just a few reasons why choosing the University of Sunderland could be a life-changing decision.
- Best University in the North East – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015 (voted by students)
- Most Affordable University in the UK for International Students – A Complete University Guide 2016
- Highest Climber in The Guardian League Tables 2017 – The Guardian
- Top 20 in the UK for 7 subjects including Mechanical Engineering, Tourism and Media – The Guardian League Tables 2017
- Best in the North East for course satisfaction in 6 subjects including Accounting and Finance, Fashion and Textiles and Sociology – The Guardian League Tables 2017
- Best in the North East for satisfaction with teaching in 6 subjects including Biosciences and Business, Management and Marketing – The Guardian League Tables 2017
- Top 10 in UK for Student Accommodation – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015
- Top 5 in the world for satisfaction with residential service – International Student Barometer 2014
- Top 5 in UK for satisfaction with cost of living – International Student Barometer 2014
- Top 10 in the world for satisfaction with student advice – International Student Barometer 2014
- 94% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating – Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey 2016
- Top 5 Students’ Union in the UK – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015
- Ten academic areas are classified as having ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ research