It is a university with a national and international reputation for developing programmes that meet the needs of industry, for working closely with businesses to provide students with relevant, practical teaching that greatly enhances career prospects. The University thus, enjoys an international reputation for the success and employability of its graduates.

The University is accredited by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). In 1992 Research Assessment Exercise the school of Computing, Engineering and Technology was rated 3A for Computer Science and 3B for General Engineering, both amongst the highest grading awarded to new Universities.

As industry, business, science, technology and the arts take an ever more global perspective, the University of Sunderland builds ever stronger links with partners across the world.

The spirit of international partnership underpins the University’s commitment to providing the best possible support for international students, both academically, and in the range of support services provided to you, so as to ensure your studies with Sunderland will be a memorable and valuable step in your career development.

Computing and Technology at the University of Sunderland occupies two main sites, one in the centre of the City and the other on a riverside site, a large school with over 2000 students.

The School of Computing and Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of training and services to meet the ever demanding needs of the business community. By providing expertise and support for industry, particularly small firms in the northern region our Reach Out activities.