University of Sunderland is a dynamic, modern university with high standards of teaching and research and a growing reputation as the university for enterprise, employment and opportunity. Their ambitious city is a great place to live and work - right at the heart of the buzzing North East of England. Sunderland has been an important centre for education since 674 AD, when Benedict Biscop built St Peter's Church and monastery.

Sunderland is a breath of fresh air, with a stunning coastline and breathtaking countryside nearby as well as all the nightlife, leisure and cultural opportunities you'd expect from a major city. Sunderland has an international outlook and students from across the globe choose to study with us - either on campus or on their accredited programmes in partner institutions.

Campus Facilities

The University of Sunderland is based on two main sites and is well equipped with modern learning and leisure facilities.
On the north bank of the River Wear, the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's is at the heart of the university's development plans. Sunderland Business School, the impressive David Goldman Informatics Centre, and the brand new Media Centre are all based at this riverside location. A total investment of over £50m provides some of the best learning and support facilities in the country.

At the University's City Campus they are making a multi-million pound investment to create a 'one stop shop' for student services and information that will help students get the most out of student life. Other state-of-the-art facilities include the impressive Murray Library and the science complex, a modern range of laboratories for students undertaking science programmes.

Library and learning resource facilities

The University offers first-class library and learning resource facilities. In addition to three comprehensive Libraries and three exceptional Learning Resource Centres, the University has an extensive electronic library collection which means that students can access much of the information they need on-line.

The library service is accessible and convenient. Both the Murray Library at the City Campus and the Library at the Sir Tom Cowie Campus are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during core term time and the Ashburne library is accessible 58 hours a week. All are staffed by experts who help visitors find the information they need, in addition the libraries provide access to computers, printing, photocopying, and inter-library loans.

Students can access a huge range of electronic resources. Library staff provide one-to-one help and support in information skills to ensure that users of the service have access to the information sources they need.

Accommodation

All students are guaranteed a single room in university managed accommodation.

University of Sunderland's accommodation is modern, comfortable, self-catered with internet access (except for Clanny House) and very competitively priced. University also provide accommodation for couples and families (particularly beneficial for postgraduate and research students), placement students, short stays and summer only accommodation.

Your 'student experience' starts here
Living in university accommodation is sure to enhance your student experience. Living on campus provides you with excellent opportunities that those travelling home find more difficult.

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