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Sunderland College

Sunderland, United Kingdom • Founded 1967

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: sunderlandcollege.ac.uk

Overview

English Name: Sunderland College
Founded: 1967
Institution Type: College
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Sunderland College stands as a college founded in 1967. It operates from Sunderland, United Kingdom as a higher-education provider.

Sunderland College runs a small set of programmes.

The institution serves 20,280 students.

Location & Contact

Below are Sunderland College's address, location, and primary contact channels.

Academic Details

Sunderland College's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 20,280
Female Students: 11,540

Programs Offered

Sunderland College's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.

9 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Foundation 9 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

the United Kingdom-wide scholarships, relevant to students considering Sunderland College or other institutions there.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Higher Education Principal's Scholarship
University funded · Full Tuition
A competitive scholarship that fully funds course fees for a Higher Education course starting in September, awarded to progressing Level 3 students on the strength of a short application about their career aspirations.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Sunderland College

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Sunderland College, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse Sunderland College's 9 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Sunderland College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via UCAS or the institution

    Sunderland College takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Sunderland College's own admissions portal at sunderlandcollege.ac.uk instead.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +443007708000. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunderland College

Common questions about Sunderland College, answered from data on record.

In what year was Sunderland College established?

Sunderland College was founded in 1967 (approximately 59 years ago).

What city is Sunderland College in?

Sunderland College operates from Sunderland, United Kingdom.

How big is Sunderland College's student body?

Sunderland College serves approximately 20,280 students.

How do I find Sunderland College online?

You can find Sunderland College online at sunderlandcollege.ac.uk.

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