UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

The University of Sunderland is located in the North East of England; it was formally established as Sunderland Technical School in 1901. It was the first to offer Sandwich courses which allowed students to work in order to gain some practical experience while pursuing their education. Sunderland Polytechnic was established in 1969 which incorporated the Technical College, the School of Art and the Sunderland Teacher Training College. It was only in 1922 that the institution gained university status.

The University of Sunderland is a global university which is providing an education to thousands of students from around the world. It has four campuses: two in Sunderland, one in London and one in Hong Kong. The two campuses in Sunderland are- The City Campus which is the centre for the Arts and Design courses of the University and the Sir Tom Cowie Campus which is the main centre for Computing and Engineering courses. The London Campus was opened in 2012 which focuses on courses like- Business, Tourism, Nursing, Health, etc. The Hong Kong campus was established in 2017and focuses on disciplines like Business, Finance and Tourism.

The University has a number of academic courses, it has five departments offering a number of short-term, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in disciplines like arts, languages, natural science, tourism, health, etc. It also has links with organizations like Microsoft and Network+. International students make up about 36% of the student population in the University.

• The University of Sunderland was named “The University of the Year for Social Inclusion” by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide in 2021.
• The University ranked 16th in the University of the Year category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards in 2019.
• Students will gain an internationally recognized qualification along with skills and knowledge to develop successful careers.
• It provides a number of support services to ensure the safety of its students and to create a safe and sociable environment.
• The University is a combination of diverse, rich teaching and learning cultures located in one of the best and most affordable cities to live in England.

The University of Sunderland is committed to producing graduates who are trained and equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to apply what they have learned to real-life situations and to be able to find employability in any sector. The University has a Career and Employability Service to assist students and to provide guidance so that they can make informed career decisions. The University also takes necessary steps to help international students explore their careers and further study options. 93.4% of graduates and 95.3% of postgraduates from the University of Sunderland find employment or further study within six months of graduating.

Some notable alumni of the University of Sunderland are:

• Gita Ramjee (South African scientist and researcher)
• Steve Cram (Retired British track and field athlete)
• Terry Deary (British Children’s books author)
• Mark Aslett (President and CEO of Mercury Systems)
• Tony Scott (English film director and producer)

Student Services:

The University of Sunderland provides world-class education to its students and its links to renowned organizations provide them a number of job opportunities. A number of scholarships are available to international students studying in the university. The university has a Students’ Union to help and guide the students regarding any issues they might have. The library has a number of books, manuscripts, journals, etc. which are related to various disciplines.

Accommodation:

Sunderland is a friendly and diverse city to live in and a number of accommodation choices are made available to the students by the university. There are five residence halls for students to live in and free transportation to and from the university is provided. The rent amount also includes services like heating, water, fuel, Wi-Fi, and lighting.

Medical Services:

Maintaining the health and wellbeing of its students is a priority of the University. A Health and Wellbeing service is offered to give students advice and assistance on issues like mental health, drugs, and alcohol, eating disorders, and several others. Counseling services, gyms, and fitness suites are also available on the campus.

Sports facilities:

The University has a number of facilities available for students with skills and interests in sports, there are over 30 clubs to choose from. There are about 20 University sports teams that compete in the British Universities College Sports (BUCS) throughout the year. Some of the sports include basketball, badminton, athletics, cricket, football, and several others.

Clubs:

The University aims to provide social experiences and to help students enjoy their time there. A number of student-led initiatives and extra-curricular activities are encouraged and students can be a part of whichever that suits their interests. Interested students can become members of the Students’ Union or even join some sports clubs or societies. This will help them to meet and mingle with their peers and to learn new skills or improve the ones they already have.