The University of Sunderland is a public research university located in Sunderland in northeast England. It gained university status in 1992. Sunderland University has been ranked between 1001 and 1200 out of 1799 institutions worldwide. In the QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2022, it is ranked #101–150. In the Complete University Guide League Tables 2019, the University of Sunderland was ranked 99th out of 131. The University of Sunderland has a 27% acceptance rate.
Entry Requirements Undergraduate
High School: Higher Secondary Certificate with good grades
International Baccalaureate: minimum I.B. of 33 points
A-levels: ABB–BBB
Postgraduate
You have completed your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
University of Sunderland English Language requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate
IELTS: 6.0, with at least 5.5 or higher in each component: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
TOEFL: Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17 and Speaking 21, each skill 75-100
University of Sunderland undergraduate fees
Undergraduate
Arts Degree: 13,000
Architecture: 13,000
Business Degree: 13,000
Engineering Degree: 13,000
Education: 13,000
Health Sciences: 13,000
Law: 13,000
Medicine: 13,000
Nursing: 13,000
Physiotherapy: 13,000
Psychology: 13,000
Science Degree: 13,000
Postgraduate
Arts Degree: 14,750
Business Degree: 15,000–16,500
Engineering Degree: 14,250
Education: 13,750
Health Sciences: 14,250
Law: 13,750
Science Degree: 13,750–16,000
Engineering Management: 14,250
Project Management: 16,000
Data Science: 16,000
MBA: 15,000
Psychology: 14,250
Public health: 14,250
University of Sunderland Scholarship undergraduate and postgraduate
International Scholarship
Scholarship name: International Scholarship
Academic Year: 2023/2024
Scholarship amounts: Up to £1,400
Nationality: Any
What it is:
Reduction in tuition fees of £900 for postgraduate students or £1,400 for undergraduate students.
Who it’s for:
All overseas students studying on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate courses except preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP, or pre-masters.
Which intakes:
Students starting with us in September, October, November 2022, January, February, April, June 2024
Alumni Loyalty Scheme 2023/24
What it is: Loyal alums who return to the University to pursue a postgraduate degree will be rewarded with a 20% waiver on the entire cost of course fees.
Who it’s for: Alumni or University graduates who register in a full- or part-time postgraduate degree offered at either of our Sunderland sites between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025 (M.A., MSc, LLM, MBA, MPhil, DBA, EdD, PhD by Creative or Existing Works, or PhD by Dprof)
How do I apply?
You will automatically receive the discount if you are eligible for this scheme. There is no need for you to apply.
When can I apply?
You do not need to apply. If you qualify, the reward will automatically apply when you enroll in your course.
How will I be paid?
The discount will be automatically applied.
