University of Sunderland
United KingdomThe University of Sunderland is a former polytechnic that gained university status in 1992 having started out as Sunderland Technical College in 1901. It has two campuses in Sunderland as well as one in London and one in Hong Kong. It currently has around 24,000 students a year with around a fifth of them coming from more than 156 countries a year.
In 2001 it was named as England’s best new university by The Guardian and in 2005 as the top university for student experience by The Times Higher Education Supplement. It features in the top 100 UK universities overall in the university guides from The Times/Sunday Times and the Complete University Guide. In The Guardian’s 2023 Guide it has been included in the Top 50.
What is the University of Sunderland acceptance rate for International Students?
The University of Sunderland acceptance rate is 27%.
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Over 70% of published research has been rated as either world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. This is double the proportion of world-leading or internationally excellent research since the REF was last held in 2014.
Sunderland is a city with a lot to offer including a vibrant cultural scene and stunning coastal scenery. There’s even a beach just walking distance from the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’ where you can enjoy traditional fish and chips and ice cream. With a lower cost of living than other areas of the UK, it’s also the third most affordable city in the UK to study.
Sunderland is a great university to attend if you love sports. It’s a sports-mad city and there’s more than 50 sports clubs and societies along with a fitness suite and indoor climbing wall.
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The University of Sunderland acceptance rate is 27%.
The University of Sunderland employability rate is 93.5%.
The University of Sunderland is ranked 100th in The Guardian University Guide.
Students can apply to obtain the International Scholarship or the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students, which provide financial assistance to exceptional students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies. There are a number of scholarships international students can also apply for but they are recommended to check the website before applying.