The University of Sunderland is a modern university in north-east England, with its main campuses in Sunderland and a second campus in London. It is best known for pharmacy, nursing and health, business, computing, media and education, with a new medical school opened in 2019. Choose it for a practical degree in one of the UK's lowest-cost student cities.
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Official website: sunderland.ac.uk
One of the oldest pharmacy schools in the UK, dating from 1921
Opened in 2019
City Campus and St Peter's riverside campus in Sunderland, plus London
Among the lowest of any UK university city
£14,500 – £17,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£8,500 – £11,000
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 sunderland.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Data Science
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 Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MPharm Pharmacy
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Pharmacy — a century-old school with strong NHS and industry links.
St Peter's campus — a riverside site at the mouth of the River Wear.
Media — the David Puttnam Media Centre, with TV and radio studios.
Low cost — among the cheapest rents of any UK university city.
Graduates join Nissan's Sunderland plant, NHS trusts, Sage and the north-east's digital sector.
Pharmacy graduates work in community, hospital and industry pharmacy across the UK.
Media alumni work at the BBC, ITV and regional production companies.
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 City Campus holds health, pharmacy and the library near the centre, while the St Peter's campus on the River Wear houses business, law, media and computing, a short walk from the beach.
Sunderland is a coastal city of about 170,000 with very low rent and sandy beaches. Newcastle's shops and nightlife are 20 minutes away on the Metro.
CAS from the University of Sunderland
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 for September 2027 entry; medicine closes on 15 October 2026. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all courses. Sunderland also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data science, the MBA, cyber security and public health. Pharmacy and nursing are September only.
You need a Student route visa. Sunderland issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computer science, data science, the MBA, cyber security and public health are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBC to CCC, with pharmacy higher.
Yes. Sunderland offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
