Sunderland makes sense
We’re a small city with a big impact. Choose Sunderland and you’ll be choosing a community that knows your name, challenges you to grow, and supports you every step of the way.
Our city is changing fast. Over £400 million of investment is transforming Sunderland into one of the north-east’s most exciting places to live, study, and build a future. A city by the sea and on the rise.
Clearing 2026
Clearing opens on 2 July 2026.
Until then, we're here to help you figure out your next steps.
Sign up and get dedicated support, now and during Clearing. When you register, you’ll receive:
- One-to-one support from a member of our Clearing Helpline Team. They'll be with you at every stage of the Clearing process and will give you advice tailored to your situation
- A printed guide designed to clear the noise, delivered to your door (UK residents only)
Accolades
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- Top30We’re a top 30 UK universityGuardian University Guide 2026
- Top10We're in the UK top 10 for student support servicesDaily Mail University Guide 2026
- Medical School of the YearEducate North Awards 2026
- Top10We’re in the top 10 cheapest UK cities for student accommodationStudent Crowd, Cheapest UK Cities for Student Accommodation League Table 2025
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Open Day, Saturday 6 June
- Take a tour of our campus and accommodation
- Learn about student finance and scholarships
- Explore the city
- Chat to staff and students
- Collect freebies.
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We’re a top 30 UK university
We’re proud to be ranked in the top 30 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026 for the very first time.
This comes after achieving a top 40 position last year and a top 50 position the previous year, showing our steady rising up the ranks.