University of Sunderland

Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Courses

• Global Leaders Scholarship: up to £6,000 off tuition for eligible international students, one of the more substantial fixed-value awards among mid-tier UK universities.
• Automatic regional tuition discounts: some undergraduate and postgraduate international students receive a scholarship without applying, based on their home region; this is applied automatically if you’re eligible, rather than requiring a separate form.
• Course-specific scholarships: tuition reductions of up to £5,000 tied to particular programmes, varying by intake.
• Alumni progression discount: full or partial fee waivers for Sunderland graduates returning for a postgraduate degree.
• Check your offer letter carefully before assuming you need to apply separately; several of these awards are applied automatically based on eligibility.

Bachelor’s Degree

• Class 12 (any recognised board): typically 60–65% overall, with pharmacy and nursing generally sitting at the higher end.
• An alternative route via a 10+12+3-year Diploma in a related subject, with a minimum 60% in the Diploma.
• English proficiency evidence, unless a Class 12 waiver applies.
• Some regulated professional courses (Nursing, for instance) require additional non-academic checks, such as an interview or self-declaration forms, under the university’s own admissions policy.   

Master’s Degree

•  A recognised bachelor’s degree, generally assessed on individual merit rather than a single fixed percentage cutoff. Sunderland’s own admissions policy states that qualifications are considered alongside work experience and educational background, not in isolation. 
• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 per component), or equivalent.
• A personal statement and academic transcripts; a CV for MBA and some professional programmes.  
• Note: Sunderland assesses postgraduate applications holistically rather than against one rigid cutoff; a borderline percentage doesn’t automatically rule you out; it's worth applying with a strong personal statement.

University of Sunderland English Proficiency requirements

• Standard requirement across most undergraduate and postgraduate courses: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
• PTE Academic: a minimum of 59 in each of the four skill areas
• A genuinely distinctive option: Sunderland runs its own in-house English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT), benchmarked against IELTS but with some differences in structure and task type — a useful alternative if a standard IELTS sitting isn’t convenient, though results aren’t transferable to other institutions.
• Applicants with 70%+ in English at Class 12 from a recognised board may qualify for a waiver on many courses.
• Students who fall short of the required score can take one of the university’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) pre-sessional courses before their main programme starts

• Decide which campus fits your plan: Sunderland’s North East campus or the London campus at Canary Wharf, since this affects your fee, deposit structure, and the surrounding city experience, not just your course.
• Check your course’s specific entry requirements and English-language band, since these vary by programme and campus rather than following one university-wide standard. 
• Apply through UCAS for undergraduate courses, or directly through the university’s application system for postgraduate courses. 
• Submit supporting documents: transcripts, personal statement, English test evidence (or waiver documentation), and references where required.
• Receive your offer letter, which will specify your fee, any automatic scholarship applied, and your deposit requirement of £3,500 flat for Sunderland’s main campus or 50% of tuition for the London campus.
• Pay your deposit to receive your CAS, which you’ll need for your student visa application.
• Apply for your student visa, then arrange accommodation: Sunderland offers halls within reach of both its Sunderland campuses, while London campus students arrange accommodation in the city separately.

• The university issues your CAS once your deposit is paid and offer conditions are met. Remember the deposit structure differs by campus (flat £3,500 for Sunderland, 50% of tuition for London).
• You’ll need to provide evidence of your remaining tuition liability plus maintenance funds under standard UKVI rules, held for 28 consecutive days.
• Sponsored students need an official sponsor letter confirming fee coverage; if a sponsor later withdraws funding, the student remains personally responsible for the outstanding balance.
• Standard visa processing takes around three weeks.
• International students can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during official holidays, under standard student visa conditions. 
• Current UKVI financial thresholds should be checked on GOV.UK directly, since these figures are reviewed periodically. 

Why Study at University of Sunderland?

• a genuine choice between a low-cost coastal city and a Central London postcode within the same degree.
• a Guardian ranking that’s climbed 23 places in three years, and a QS Stars 5-star rating spanning teaching, employability, inclusiveness, and facilities rather than one narrow metric. 
• With a course portfolio deliberately built around market demand and the latest trends, Sunderland becomes a genuinely practical bet for a student optimising for affordability and employability over a global research reputation.

University of Sunderland Student Life Experiences

• Students can make use of university societies, sports clubs, student support services and campus facilities.
• The London campus offers an entirely different experience by design. Canary Wharf’s financial-district setting puts students close to major employers rather than a seaside city, which matters specifically for Business and Finance students building UK networking connections during their degree. 
• Whichever campus you choose, Team Sunderland runs over 30 sports clubs and 50 teams across the university.
• Students’ Union operates as a genuinely student-run body rather than a university department, with dedicated support for international students settling in from overseas.

Why Choose Global Opportunities to Study at University of Sunderland?

• University guidance based on the profile: With the help of Global Opportunities, you will be able to find the suitable program at the University of Sunderland. 
• Clarification of courses and campuses: Before choosing between Sunderland and the other two offers of London and Hong Kong, it is important to understand which program fits you best.
• Help with the application: Global Opportunities will assist you with getting the required documents ready and finishing the application. 
• Assistance with scholarships: You will learn about different scholarships available at Sunderland, if they require a separate application or are considered automatically.
• Financial predictions: Understanding the costs of the education will allow you to calculate tuition and living expenses in advance.
• Visa support: After getting your offer, Global Opportunities will guide you through the process of getting your visa in time.
• Preparation for the trip: Students will receive information about the required documents before their trip as well as advice concerning accommodation and the life of a student in the UK.
• Career planning: Discuss your degree from Sunderland in terms of your career and plans.

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