Sunderland University

As a city, Sunderland wins few beauty contests. It might earn an honourable mention though, as the forces of regeneration have brushed off a few architectural cobwebs and sassed up the facilities. The same’s true of the University’s City Campus in the centre – hefty refurbs have taken the edge of some of the 60s nastier legacies. The St Peter's campus, by the river, is even easier on the eyes ... more detail The University makes a specific point of attracting local students and ripping access to higher education wide open. Personality and promise count as much as qualifications. Strong in a range of subjects, courses cosy up snugly with local industry ... more on academic Sunderland may not match neighbouring Newcastle for fun, but it has some grooves and moves of its own ... more on entertainment Apart from ents, the SU offers few facilities and even less politics ... more on the SU The sports amenities barely manage a late goal ... more on sports University housing is limited, but it’s enough because local accommodation is cheap and easy enough to find ... more on housing

Woohoo: Popular choice for local students
Boo: Limited part-time job prospects locally
Tel: (0191) 515 3000
E-mail: student-helpline@sunderland.ac.uk
Website: www.sunderland.ac.uk