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We realise that choosing where you would like to study abroad is one of the biggest decisions you make during your student life. At Sunderland, we welcome many students from around the world to enjoy a fantastic student experience in a vibrant and welcoming city on the rise.
Our dedicated Study Abroad team support you through every step of your journey, from your application to airport arrival. Once you are here, our timetabled induction programme ensures that our campus and city feel like a second home.
The University’s convenient location allows you to explore the whole of the UK and make the most of national and international travel during your time here. Discover more about living in Sunderland, including highlights of the local areas.
The benefits of studying abroad are wide-ranging, so we've included just a few:
Studying abroad enhances your independence and self-confidence. Students are increasingly culturally aware, viewing insights and challenges from a global perspective and studying in the UK provides a sense of adventure and a new approach to your academic study. Students who have studied abroad often reflect on how they are now more self-assured and well-rounded members of the global academic community.
The UK provides a well-connected gateway to Europe and the rest of the world. Both Sunderland and London have easy access to the main airports, ports and high-speed trains. Travel to France, Italy, Spain and other international destinations is easy to organise. While here you can make short trips to Britain's other beautiful cities such as Durham, Bath, York and Edinburgh, explore the coastlines and countryside and visit Scotland, the Lake District and the Cotswolds.
International study links and unites students from home and host campuses. Students grow together both in academic life and as friends, sharing the experience of adapting to new cultures. You will discover different world views, not just in the classroom but through taking part in extra-curricular activities.
Transferring credits from a UK university will enhance your CV. Having international experience demonstrates to employers that you are culturally educated. Many employers view the study abroad experience as key to the development of critical employability skills.
Modules and teaching are delivered to ensure effective cultural and academic integration. We place great focus on experiential learning, self-development activities and extra-curricular experiences. Our Study Abroad team will help you to select modules to align with your home programme of study.
The Study Abroad Team is knowledgeable about international credit transfer systems and will work with you to make sure module credits are compatible and ensure timely credit transfer to your home university. More information can be found on the credit transfer page.
Many of our previous Study Abroad students have given feedback on the affordability of our fees and the low cost of living in Sunderland.
Study Abroad students are accommodated in safe and secure university halls of residence, all of which are within easy walking distance of both campuses. All accommodation also has high-speed internet access and WiFi.
Visit our fees and accommodation page for more information regarding budget, finances and accommodation.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has recently updated its immigration and visa requirements. All students who plan to enter the UK to study for six months or less will require an ETA or Standard Visitor Visa. Find out about which visa type is required on the UK government website.
To find out more, please email the Study Abroad Advisor: study.abroad@sunderland.ac.uk