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
- 27 Sep, 2023: New edition of THE World University Rankings. University of Sunderland ranked #1201.
- 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) with University of Sunderland in position 18.
- 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #49.
- 31 Jul, 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #1748.
University rankings
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- #79
- #98
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #39
- #49
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #60
- #75
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #82
- #1201
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #81
- #1512
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #30
- #401
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THE Young University Rankings
[Published 03 July, 2023]
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- #85
- #2637
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #6
- #32
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #81
- #1748
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #59
- #72
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #46
- #54
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #70
- #83
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Business
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- #13
- #18
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- Accounting and Finance
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #76
- #95
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #92
- #116
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #15
- #101
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- Hospitality & Leisure Management
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #84
- #91
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #79
- #99
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Design
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- #23
- #28
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Education
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- #35
- #44
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #60
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Engineering
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- #39
- #49
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #21
- #25
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #58
- #73
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #61
- #71
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- Communication & Media Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #4
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- Journalism
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #61
- #72
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #47
- #59
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #54
- #70
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #11
- #19
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #57
- #72
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #24
- #33
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- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #75
- #94
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #17
- #20
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #26
- #36
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #89
- #111
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #65
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #10
- #15
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #39
- #48
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #41
- #52
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #15
- #17
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #55
- #71
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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
#15
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17
Sports Science
Accounting and Finance
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#18
Business
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
Drama, Dance & Cinematics
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#54
Arts Visual & Performing
Law
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#59
Law
Student Reviews for University of Sunderland
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.4 (based on 296 student reviews)
“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:
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- 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)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Sunderland
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Events Management - BA | 100/100 (10 student reviews) |
| 2 | Community and Youth Work Studies - BA | 100/100 (24 student reviews) |
| 3 | Social Work - BA | 100/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 4 | Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics - BA | 100/100 (15 student reviews) |
| 5 | Business and Management - FDA | 94/100 (102 student reviews) |
| 6 | Childhood Studies with Integrated Foundation Year - BA | 93/100 (35 student reviews) |
| 7 | Childhood Studies (0-11 years) - BA | 93/100 (25 student reviews) |
| 8 | Mechanical Engineering - BEng | 93/100 (10 student reviews) |
| 9 | Business and Human Resource Management - BA | 92/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 10 | Media Culture and Communication - BA | 91/100 (7 student reviews) |
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Sunderland
| Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law - LLB | £40,000.00 |
| 2 | Professional Policing - BSc | £40,000.00 |
| 3 | Pharmacy - MPharm | £35,000.00 |
| 4 | Community and Youth Work Studies - BA | £30,000.00 |
| 5 | Social Work - BA | £30,000.00 |
| 6 | Education Studies - BA | £25,500.00 |
| 7 | Electronic and Electrical Engineering - BEng | £25,500.00 |
| 8 | Occupational Therapy - BSc | £25,000.00 |
| 9 | Adult Nursing Practice - BSc | £25,000.00 |
| 10 | Physiotherapy - BSc | £25,000.00 |
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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
75
/100
1177 total respondents
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
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
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
- undergraduates:
- 11440
- postgraduates:
- 3140
- Total:
- 14580
- 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
- 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
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FAQ
University of Sunderland ranks #69 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 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 15 rankings of University of Sunderland.
University of Sunderland achieved #32 in StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 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 (Journalism). 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 112 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.
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
