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We put our students at the
heart of everything we do.
We are a
life-changing university
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Why Sunderland?
World-class teaching, built around your future.
Professions facing
We partner with employers
and embrace real-world
business challenges, shaping
the workforce of tomorrow.
Society shaping
We are a catalyst for
regeneration with our research
and innovation driving economic
and social impact.
Online degrees for
working professionals
The University of Sunderland has created nineteen 100% online degrees and a blended learning degree that have been expertly designed for busy working professionals around the world. They combine the University’s core strengths of high-quality teaching, deep expertise in international and distance learning.
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As a leading university for teaching quality and employability, we equip graduates for the modern job market. Transform your future with a degree from Sunderland
Top 40
UK University
UK University
(Guardian University Ranking 2025)
1st in the North
East for teaching quality
East for teaching quality
(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
70% of university research
rated as ‘world-leading’ or
‘internationally excellent’
rated as ‘world-leading’ or
‘internationally excellent’
(Research Excellence Framework 2021)
8th in UK
for social inclusion
for social inclusion
(The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)