The University of Suffolk is a modern university on the Ipswich waterfront in eastern England. It is best known for nursing and health, business, computing, digital arts, education and early childhood studies, with small classes and a new campus. Choose it for a supportive, affordable degree in a waterside town.
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Official website: uos.ac.uk
Full university title since 2016
Waterfront campus in Ipswich
Around 10,000 students including partner colleges
£14,000 – £16,500
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£9,500 – £12,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uos.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BSc Adult Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Waterfront campus beside the Ipswich marina.
Nursing and health with NHS placements across Suffolk.
Small classes and personal support.
Graduates join NHS trusts, BT's Adastral Park research centre and East Anglia employers.
Computing alumni move into software and IT roles.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The waterfront campus has modern teaching buildings, a library and student halls beside the marina.
Ipswich is a historic town with low rent, and London is about 70 minutes by train.
CAS from the University of Suffolk
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
Undergraduate courses start in September. Computing, the MBA and project management also start in January.
You need a Student route visa. The university issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Computing, the MBA, project management and nursing are popular. Master's courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5.
The University of Suffolk offers some international scholarships. Check its funding pages for current amounts.
