University of Sunderland
Sir Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre, Sir Tom Cowie Campus, SR6 0DD, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Institution Overview
Institution details and overview.
- About the Institution
The University of Sunderland is a public research university located in Sunderland, North East England. It's known for its strong commitment to teaching quality, inclusive student support, and global campus reach (including campuses in London and Hong Kong).
- Institution Type
Public Research University
- Establishment Year
- Origins: 1901 (Sunderland Technical College)
- University Status: 1992
- Educational Focus
- Emphasis on applied learning, professional relevance, industry-linked courses and global outlook.
- Broad disciplinary coverage:
- Business
- Media
- Technology
- Health
- Education
- Arts
- Accreditations
- The university is legally recognised in the UK higher education.
- It also lists accreditations from professional bodies such as ACCA, BCS, CIMA, CIM, CIPD, GPhC, among others.
- Rankings
- Guardian University Guide 2026: Ranked in the Top 30 UK universities
- QS World University Rankings 2023: Achieved five stars for teaching, employability, inclusiveness and facilities
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: Placed in the #1501+ band globally
- Highlights
- Known for high student satisfaction: e.g., ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025.
- Strong performance in subject rankings: e.g., media/film studies and pharmacy & pharmacology courses rank highly in UK guides.
- Recognised for research impact: over 70% of published research rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2021.