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
  • September 2023: New edition of THE World University Rankings. University of Sunderland ranked #1201.
  • September 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.
  • September 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #49.
  • July 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #1748.

University rankings

    • #79 
    • #98 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #49 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #75 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #82 
    • #1201 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #1512 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #401 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #85 
    • #2637 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #32 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #81 
    • #1748 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #70 
    • #83 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #84 
    • #91 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #79 
    • #99 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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]
    • #60 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Engineering

    • #21 
    • #25 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #73 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

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

Languages & Literature

    • #61 
    • #72 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #47 
    • #59 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #70 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #11 
    • #19 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #26 
    • #36 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #89 
    • #111 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #15 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #52 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #15 
    • #17 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #71 
    Sports Science
    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
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 Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#59 
Law
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#72 
Languages & Literature
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#83 
Arts Visual & Performing

“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

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

Student composition of University of Sunderland

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

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 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.