Accolades
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- We're ranked amongst the world's best universitiesTimes Higher Education World University Rankings 2027
- 3rdWe're 3rd in the UK for course qualityUni Compare Rankings 2027
- Top10We're in the UK top 10 for student support servicesDaily Mail University Guide 2027
Why Sunderland?
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.
Undergraduate Open Evenings, Wednesday, 11 November 2026
- Take a tour of our campuses and accommodation
- Learn about student finance and scholarships
- Explore the city
- Chat to staff and students
- Collect freebies.
Start your course in early 2027
There's still time to start your degree this academic year. Why wait until September? Start in early 2027 and get a head start on graduation.
You'll study the same course and earn the same qualification as our September intake, just sooner. You'll get a welcome timetable, activities to help you meet other students, and support to help you adjust to university life.
Applications are now open for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in subjects such as business, finance, engineering, computer science, nursing and tourism.
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Our achievements
We're proud to have received lots of recognition, and we know this can help you when choosing your university and course options.
Our achievements reflect our continued commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and student services.