University of Sunderland

Yes, the Sunderland University campus is considered safe for Indian students. The university receives 4 stars for safety as part of the latest University of Sunderland student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad.

The university offers 24/7 security to its students on-campus. This includes patrolling of the area by guards, fire detection systems across campus, medical emergency facilities, and more.

Yes, Indian food options are available at the Sunderland Uni campus. The on-campus dining halls serve both North and South Indian cuisines.

For Indian food, the Murray Library Cafe, The Balcony, and the Hope Street Exchange are some popular food places.

The Sunderland University QS Ranking 2026 is #531 in Europe for the year 2026. For the 3rd straight year, the Sunderland Uni has found a place among the top 500 universities in Europe.

Given below is how Sunderland University has performed as part of the QS Rankings in recent years.

Yes, it is possible for students to pay their fees in installements at Sunderland University. The university offers a five-instalnment plan. This can be taken by students who are struggling to pay their fees in one go. To be eligible for paying the fees in five installments, students need to meet the conditions mentioned below.

• Pay an initial deposit of INR 4.25 Lakhs OR
• Should have paid 50% of the tuition fee for the year
• The remaining 50% can then be paid in five monthly instalments of equal sums

More information can be provided by our cousellors at Shiksha Study Abroad.

Yes, students can change their course at the Uni of Sunderland. This can be done by submitting a Course Transfer form. To do that, students would need to consult the International Student Support Advisor at the university. An approval from the current programme leader and future programme leader would also be required.

Changing or transferring a programme can affect the Immigration status. Students may have to apply for a new Student Route Visa.

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication courses offered by the Uni of Sunderland, are the best ranking courses for students to pursue. The university ranks #17 in the UK for its BJMC courses. Some popular options for students to pursue in the stream are mentioned below.

• BA (Hons) in Journalism
• BA (Hons) in Film and Media
• BA (Hons) in Mass Communication
• BA (Hons) in Media, Culture, and Communication

Yes, the University of Sunderland is a good option for Indian students planning to study in the UK. It is much more affordable compared to other universities. The living costs are low. Sunderland sits among the top 10 affordable cities in the UK. Student get a very similar environment to most universities. The university also maintains strong connections in the industry uses them to provide good career opportunities. 

Yes, international students would need to pay an application fee of around INR 3.5 K, if applying through UCAS. A UCAS application is usually submitted for admission to UG courses. The university does not charge any application fee for students applying to PG courses. The application for the PG courses is usually submitted directly to the university. Our counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad can submit an application on the behalf of students.

Indian students are the 4th the largest international student community at the Uni of Sunderland. The university around 617 students from India, per the latest enrollment stats. Students from Nigeria (3,229), Romania (1,103), and China (967) have a bigger share in the community of international students at the Sunderland University. Students from 123 countries are currently enrolled at Sunderland University UK.

The University of Sunderland does not specifically offer a standalone Diploma in Hotel Management. However, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in related fields like Hospitality Management, Tourism, and Event Management. If you're looking for a diploma-level course, you might want to explore foundation or pathway programs offered in partnership with other institutions.