University of Sunderland overview

Q. What is the main USP of the University of Sunderland?

It’s been ranked #115 by Times Higher Education. It offers financial assistance in the form of scholarships.

Q. What is the ranking of University of Sunderland?

University of Sunderland was named University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and We Care programme picked up the Widening Access Initiative (Retention and Progression) Award at the 2020 NEON awards. Times Higher Education ranked it #115 in the list. 

Q. Is Sunderland a large city?

Sunderland is a port city in England. With a population of 277,962 Sunderland is home to over 127,000 households spread across 60 neighborhoods. Sunderland is the second biggest local authority area in Tyne and Wear covering a total of 137 square kilometers.

Q. How many students’ studies in University of Sunderland?

There are over 20,000 students studying at the University of Sunderland.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of University of Sunderland?

Some of the top alumni of University of Sunderland are:

• Griselda Allan – English artist
• Mark Aslett - Public Company CEO
• Richard Billingham – English photographer and artist who is best known for his photobook Ray's A Laugh which documents the life of his alcoholic father Ray, and obese, heavily tattooed mother, Liz.
• Kerry Ann Christiansen – British actress who began her career in the popular British children's TV series Byker Grove.
• Steve Cram – Retired track and field athlete. Along with fellow Britons Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett, he was one of the world's dominant middle-distance runners during the 1980s.
• Terry Deary – British children's author of over 200 books, selling over 25 million copies in over 40 languages.