Overview
The University of Suffolk is a public university in Suffolk, England. The institution was established in 2007 as University Campus Suffolk (UCS); the current name was adopted in 2016 when it was awarded university status.
The University operates at five sites: a central hub in Ipswich and secondary sites at another location in Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, and Great Yarmouth (the latter in Norfolk, not Suffolk). The University operates two academic faculties and in 2016/17 had 5,080 students. Some 30% of the student body are classed as mature students and 68% of University students are female.
As of the 2019 League Table Rankings by The Complete University Guide, The University of Sunderland is ranked 128th in the UK. It is Bronze rated in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering teaching, learning and outcomes for their students that meet “rigorous national quality requirements” for higher education in the UK.
128 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Bronze rating
Type
University Public
Year Founded
2007
Size
Medium
5,080 Students
5,080 Students
Location
Ipswich
England
Website
https://www.uos.ac.uk/
Learning
2,3,4 years
Course Durations Available
TEF Rating
TEF Bronze is awarded to institutions that deliver teaching, learning and outcomes for their students that meet "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
Accepts UCAS
For International Students
6.0
Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement:
Required
CAE, PTE, University of Suffolk Password Skills Test
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
15
Deadline of application for majority of courses
Jun
30
Late Application Deadline
Cost and Scholarships
£ 11,000
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Merit-based
Need-based
Scholarships
EU Scholarships
| Total Worth | £1,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Be a new student to the University of Suffolk in, starting in the first year of your course Be new to higher education and not transferring from another UK institution Be studying full-time on an undergraduate degree, paying tuition fees of £8,220 for a foundation degree or £9,250 for a bachelor degree Be in receipt of a Tuition Fee Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) Be a national of, and ordinarily resident in the EU Be in continued attendance on the course on which you enrolled at the date of payment |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | This bursary cannot be used in conjunction with any other bursaries or scholarships offered by the University of Suffolk. |
International Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | In order to receive the award, you must meet the following criteria: You must submit an application to study at the University of Suffolk You must meet the entry requirements for the course, be made an offer, and successfully enrol at the University of Suffolk You must be self-funding and classified as overseas for fee purposes You must be studying full-time You must apply for the International Scholarship |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Students wishing to join International Foundation Programme are not eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarships offered by the University of Suffolk. |
Bursary 2019 entry
| Total Worth | £500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible for the Bursary 2019 Entry, you need to meet all of the following criteria: Be a new student to the University of Suffolk. Students who have previously studied at the University will not be eligible Be in the first year of your course Be studying full-time or part-time (studying at least 50% of the Full Time Equivalent) towards a Foundation/Bachelor degree or Integrated Master's degree Be paying tuition fees of £8,220 (Foundation degree) or £9,250 (Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree) Be assessed by Student Loans Company (SLC) as having household income of £25,000 or less as at the bursary closing date Be living in the UK (EU/Overseas students are not eligible for this bursary) Have made a means-tested Student Finance application by the bursary closing date, with the University of Suffolk as the chosen institution, and given consent to the sharing of financial details. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |