University of Sunderland ~ Store of Education, Career and Technology

Overview

The University of Sunderland offers programs from Applied Sciences, Business and Law, Arts Design and Media, and Education and Society. More than 90% of students go on to further study or get a job after graduation.
The University of Sunderland has been providing higher education in the city since 1901. The key to this longevity is its ability to adapt to change - something that former Education Secretary Estelle Morris highlights:
"The University is extremely good at adapting - constantly seizing new agendas and changing with society...when new ideas are announced academia trails in their wake, taking too long to adjust but Sunderland takes its opportunities and leads the field."
The University of Sunderland has a close link with business and industry, as well as a close working relationship with some of the world's leading blue-chip companies. Sunderland has undergone many changes and is the largest city between Edinburgh and Leeds. It offers much in the way of arts, culture, history, and heritage.

Campus

There are currently two main campuses, City Campus and the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's, with other buildings in Ashbrooke.
The Media Centre houses television and radio production facilities for the School of Arts, Design Media and Culture, along with a small local base for Tyne Tees Television.
The City Campus complex is still used, with buildings constantly being redeveloped. The Edinburgh Building was extensively redeveloped in 2004, and given a modern frontage. A lift was installed in Forster Building in 2003 when it started to house the School of Education and Lifelong Learning. Wearmouth Hall, built as a student residence, catering hall and lecture theatre closed at the end of the 2006/2007 academic year and will be demolished bringing to end one of the City's most distinctive tall buildings.

Student Life

Sunderland is one of the best value places to live in the country, so you will find your money goes further. Here is what you can expect to pay for some of the essentials of student life:

Average rent per week in University halls of residence	£57
Internet access in halls	Free
Breakfast deal in CitySpace Cafe	99p
Happy hour Italian restaurant meal	£4.95
CitySpace annual student membership	£100
Pint of lager (Students' Union bars, with SU card)	£2.00
Cinema ticket (with SU card)	£4.30

Students can relax and socialize at the University of Sunderland Students' Union venue, The North Shore. It hosts student productions, club nights and live bands, having previously featured Girls Aloud, Arctic Monkeys, JLS, Maximo Park, Coolio and Ne-Yo.
Based at the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's, The North Shore is a multi-purpose student hub featuring a theatre, a Bar & Grill, the Green Centre, which features a swapshop, book exchange and organic roof garden, and bookable meeting and rehearsal spaces.

Accommodation : University of Sunderland halls of residence

We have a range of modern, purpose-built accommodation for students, all located within 1.5 miles of the city centre.
First year students starting in September are offered a single study-bedroom in one of our three University-managed undergraduate halls of residence: Precinct, Clanny House or Panns Bank. Accommodation is also available at the Forge U-Student Village and All Saints.
Mature students and students on postgraduate or research degrees have a dedicated halls of residence in Scotia Quay, and some accommodation in Scotia Quay and Panns Bank is also available to students with children.
All halls are self-catered, with fully equipped kitchens and on-site laundry facilities. Personal possessions insurance is included within the rent, as is free wifi internet access (free wired internet access in Scotia Quay).
A free campus bus service links all halls to both campuses, and there is also free parking for students with cars.
Sunderland is one of the best-value places in the UK to be a student, with halls of residence typically costing £185 - £280 per month.

International Students

Sunderland has a long tradition of welcoming and educating students from around the world for more than 50 years. They understand different cultures and the different students' needs, and are aware of the importance of a University education.
Outside of academic life all students' needs are catered for with the University support package being one of the best in the UK- they make an effort to make sure students are taken care of.
Sunderland attracts thousands of students from all over the globe who go on to lead exciting careers armed with a first-class qualification. Studying in the United Kingdom leads to an academic qualification that is respected throughout the world. It also gives students the opportunity to learn from the experience of living in the UK, to absorb its culture and language, and to make valuable contacts and friendships.
The University is situated in the heart of one of the UK's most vibrant cities. There are two campuses- one in the centre of the city and the other by the sea.

Scholarships and Finance

The cost of an education at the University of Sunderland is a value for money investment for your future and Sunderland has become an attractive choice for many international students.

£1500 scholarships available
Competitive fees guaranteed to stay the same for the duration of your studies
Payment by instalments available
Low cost of living
Easy to pay fees and accommodation with an online payment system

Location

Sunderland is a city by the sea in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. It's a vibrant city at an exciting time - £1bn is being invested in Sunderland during the next few years, and the arrival of more luxury apartments and designer shops indicate the level of wealth now being generated in the city.
The bold new Sunderland Software City initiative will create a vibrant software industry over the next few years, which is expected to attract millions of pounds of investment, employ thousands of people and generate considerable wealth for the city. The University is seen as being key to the success of this vision.
The University is also central to the £300m film academy and studios at Seaham, a coastal town just ten minutes drive from Sunderland city centre. The project will establish a world-class centre for film and media, including a film studio complex, student campus and educational buildings, parkland, hotels and leisure facilities.
URL: www.sunderland.ac.uk