Rankings of University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is a research education institution situated in the city of the same name, in the North East of England. The city’s main campus is City Campus, where students will find Murray Library, the majority of lecture halls, and their state-of-the-art sports facilities. In the Sir Tom Cowie campus, the facilities are specialised towards subjects such as the Social Sciences, Tourism, Law, Business, and also Computing and Engineering.

Latest ranking updates for University of Sunderland
  • July 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #1748.
  • June 2024: Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector update. University of Sunderland achieves place 3148.
  • June 2024: University of Sunderland ranks 1570 in the latest Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) from Nature Index.
  • May 2024: THE Young University Rankings update. University of Sunderland achieves place 401.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #66 
    • #79 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #76 
    • #87 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #69 
    • #87 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #93 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Design

    • #23 
    • #28 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #35 
    • #44 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #66 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #79 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Engineering

    • #21 
    • #25 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #50 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #69 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #4 
    • #4 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #66 
    • #80 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #68 
    • #82 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Law

    • #36 
    • #50 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #59 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #73 
    • #90 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #11 
    • #19 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #26 
    • #36 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #53 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #86 
    • #108 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #72 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #14 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #44 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #15 
    • #17 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #57 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #75 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Sunderland

Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Journalism & Media Studies
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#14 
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17 
Sports Science
Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Medicine & Health
Mechanical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Engineering
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#28 
Design
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#44 
Education
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#50 
Law
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#79 
Arts Visual & Performing
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#80 
Languages & Literature

Student Ratings for University of Sunderland

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.4 (based on 1647 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.7 (based on 1186 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.3 (based on 286 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.9 (based on 175 student ratings)

“I studied their Artist Design Maker programme, in the area of Glass and Ceramics. For me, I knew this was the right university when I visited and I spoke to the tutors and saw the way they operated. I would recommend any artist to do the same, so you can see if you get the same great impression I did.”

“I had the opportunity as an Engineering student to conduct visits to the local Nissan car plant near the university, which gave a real and practical aspect to my learning. I appreciate the staff’s efforts to always make it clear how our theoretical learning applies to the real world. I’m grateful to my energetic and passionate professors.”

About University of Sunderland

PROS

  • On -campus accommodation is usually shared with 7 -9 other flatmates, making it easier to meet people as soon as you arrive and get started enjoying your social life.
  • The university offers numerous services and advantages, some of which include **exceptional sport facilities, discount metro cards, and travel opportunities.”
  • Consistently nominated for University of the Year by Times Higher Education due to this university’s high levels of Student Satisfaction and Post -graduate Employability.

CONS

  • International students warn that living in the UK is generally expensive, and this should be taken into consideration when making your living plans here.
  • The North -East of England has a rainy and grey climate for a significant portion of the year, which may not be ideal for some people when considering their options for where to study.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1901
Telephone:
+44 191 515 2000
Address:
Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
SRI 3SD, Sunderland
England UK
Website:
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Sunderland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
74 /100
1186 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 100 students of University of Sunderland participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Sunderland in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 73.9

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Sunderland

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
11440
postgraduates:
3140
Total:
14580
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
4455
Nursing and Midwifery:
2430
Education and Teaching:
1320
Social Policy:
825
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
715
Sociology:
610
Psychology:
600
Computing:
575
Law:
550
Creative Arts and Design:
415
Biosciences:
330
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
285
Mechanical Engineering:
265
Medicine (Non-Specific):
240
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
200
Performing Arts:
165
History:
60
Languages and Area Studies :
50
English Studies:
45
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Nigeria:
575
India:
470
China:
445
Kuwait:
235
Malaysia:
145
Canada:
135
Vietnam:
50
Egypt:
45
Morocco:
40
Ghana:
35
Pakistan:
35
Jordan:
35
Lebanon:
30
Sri Lanka:
30
Thailand:
20
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
20
Indonesia:
20
Bangladesh:
15
Nepal:
15
Singapore:
15
Saudi Arabia:
15
Kenya:
15
Iraq:
10
Myanmar (Burma):
10
United Arab Emirates:
10
United States:
10
Zimbabwe:
10
Uganda:
5
Turkey:
5
Cameroon:
5
British Virgin Islands:
5
Yemen:
5
Libya:
5
Rwanda:
5
Qatar:
5
Oman:
5
Sudan:
5
Philippines:
5
Brunei:
5
Iran:
5
Bahrain:
5
Kazakhstan:
5
Korea (South):
5
Taiwan:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Sunderland

Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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City Campus
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University of Sunderland in London
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Northern Academy of Music Education
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East Durham College
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Dance City
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FAQ

University of Sunderland ranks #69 in England UK in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Sunderland ranks #1 in Sunderland in our meta ranking.

University of Sunderland is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, THE Young University Rankings and more. See all 17 rankings of University of Sunderland.

University of Sunderland achieved #49 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Sunderland.

University of Sunderland achieved the highest ranking for Journalism & Media Studies. It is ranked #4 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Media and Film Studies). See all subject rankings for University of Sunderland.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings University of Sunderland ranks #1 among universities in Sunderland and #69 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Sunderland.

In our meta ranking University of Sunderland ranks #69 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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