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Former names | Sunderland Technical College (1901–1969), Sunderland Polytechnic (1969–1992) |
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| Motto | Latin: Scientiam Dulce Hauriens |
Motto in English | Sweetly absorbing knowledge |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1901 - Sunderland Technical College 1969 - Sunderland Polytechnic 1992 - University of Sunderland (gained university status) |
| Chancellor | Emeli Sandé |
| Vice-Chancellor | David Bell |
Academic staff | 1,380[1] |
Total staff | 2,390[1] |
| Students | 21,350[2] |
| Undergraduates | 13,845[2] |
| Postgraduates | 7,505[2] |
| Location | , , United Kingdom |
| Campus | Sunderland, London and Hong Kong |
| Colours | Nasturtium & dark blue [3] |
| Affiliations | Association of Commonwealth Universities, EQUIS, Universities UK, Coalition of Modern Universities, Million+ |
| Website | sunderland |
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The University of Sunderland is a public research university located in Sunderland in the North East of England. Its predecessor, Sunderland Technical College, was established as a municipal training college in 1901. It gained university status in 1992. It now has campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong,[4] and has about 21,000 students as of 2022[update].[2]
- ^ a b "Who's working in HE?". Higher Education Statistics Agency. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Where do HE students study?". Higher Education Statistics Agency. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ Academic Colours Sunderland University Academic Dress
- ^ "Our Campuses". University of Sunderland. Retrieved 15 June 2020.