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The university offers me the opportunity to study my area of interest in much more great detail. One area that I think could be improved is the possibility of having online forums as well.
Good technical equipment for use of students, however, could improve the communication between students and lecturers about strikes and exams
As an international student studying in the university of Sunderland, this uni is actually one of the best out of all the offers i got!
Sunderland University is a good place for uni depending on the type of sector your studying, one of the main reasons I chose sunderland uni was because of the media courses they offer and after discovering that there media sector is in the top 20 of the UK I knew it was the right place for me. However in saying that I do not believe there is alot of trust between the superiors of the university and individual student, and I do believe higher ups in the university see us more as cash flow than students who want a career they are proud of, there should also be more transparency about the types of funding received by the uni but also who is supplying it and what does it actually mean for students on campus in real time.
All of the staff at uni are very supportive and always offer help when needed. The activities and opportunities offered are great. The only thing I would improve on is more lecture space on city campus and more library space.
Best part about university of Sunderland is the range of sports, clubs and societies so there’s something for everyone. Play Wednesday is also a really popular night for all students. Worst part would probably be the fact that Sunderland is low-key ghetto.
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The best features I would say are the resources, such as books, access to technology(laptops, computers, rooms to study, spaces to study) Also my course has very good tutors, highly qualified and experienced, so students can gain lots of value from them. The student union is great with the events and activities they organise, and the societies are also plenty to choose from, so students can find groups to find friends and socialise, or to express and follow their interests. The sports team has an extensive group of sports to choose from. There are other good services such as Sunderland Futures which provides career support, Digital Incubator which provides business support for starting a business. Also the transport is good, there are mini-buses that take you around the city. Some weak points are definetly the cafes and restaurants in the campuses. The quality is not that good and the options are quite limited, even though there are vegetarian options. Here it could definetly be improved. Also the fact that most cafes close after 4 Pm on campus, is a downside. The libraries are being upgraded from what I've seen, they are okay but could use modernisation ( St. PETERS and Murray ones). And the toilets I would say could use a modernisation as well everywhere on campus.
Very disappointed with the organisation. Never had a problem until the third year when I started my dissertation. The support was not there, leaving me to repeat the year (and more).
Overall decent and the academics are mostly great, everyone is down to earth and you’re made to feel welcome. A huge reason I wouldn’t rate it as 4* is because the PhD students who teach have little to no training and it’s extremely evident, whenever we have someone who is a PhD student acting in a lecture’s capacity, it’s evident they do not have sufficient training and in all three modules there have been numerous problems from lack of communication to complete lack of direction, this is something that many of my peers have also noticed and spoke about.
A good environment and very friendly
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Worst: no library space for pharmacy students Best: teachers are really supportive in 4th year
I would like a better organised library
For me as a Computer Science student, the facilities provided in the University of Sunderland are excellent. They provide fast computers and loads of books in the library that really helps me in doing the tasks and assignments. Outside of the studies, the university has Teams Sunderland that facilitates sports where I joined the futsal team and met a lot of new people. Additionally, lots of events are held by the Students Union which can help students to take a rest in their studies and do other activities. The people here are very kind and friendly where all students are treated fairly. In conclusion, the University of Sunderland is a good place to study.
It’s placed in a really convenient city where it’s easy to move around, the staffs are friendly. They go the extra mile to aid me when I’m lost or confused.besides, the university’s location is placed nearby shops and other necessities.
Nice and quiet, very different from busy cities I’m used to and Newcastle is just next door.
Due to the great teachers and facilities it makes great place to study. I think transportation should be improved between two campus.
The community and student union makes it a great place to study. Pay more attention to Sports facilities and some sport teams are left out.


I like the way the university takes care of its students for all their needs.
I feel like the students can really count on their teachers to help them on some points of the course.