Overview
The University of Suffolk is a public university situated in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The university was established in 2007 as University Campus Suffolk (UCS), founded as a collaboration between the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex. The university’s current name was adopted after it was granted independence in 2016 by the Privy Council and was awarded university status.
The University of Suffolk is spread over four campuses: a central hub in Ipswich and campuses located in Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth (the latter in Norfolk, not Suffolk) focusing on foundation courses .The university operates six academic faculties and in 2019/20 had 9,565 students. Of the total, 8% are identified as international students, 53% as mature students, and 66% of the university’s students are female.
As of the 2024 League Table Rankings by The Complete University Guide, The University of Sunderland is ranked 58th in the UK. It is Silver 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
31
Deadline of UCAS application
Cost and Scholarships
£ 11,000
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Merit-based
Need-based
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship (2024/5)
| Total Worth | £4,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship (2024/5), applicants must: Have received a conditional or unconditional offer for a 360-credit undergraduate or 180-credit postgraduate-taught programme delivered by the University of Suffolk at the Ipswich campus. Be studying on a full-time basis. Have applied to commence studies in the 2024/5 academic year. Be self-funding and classified as Overseas for fee purposes (international fees). Have applied for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship (2024/5) prior to the scholarship application deadline (see below). Undergraduate applicants must be starting their studies in Year 1 (Level 4) |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | April 5 |
| Other Details | The University of Suffolk Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship (2024/5) is designed to attract and reward exceptional international applicants of the University of Suffolk who have an excellent record of academic achievement and show a commitment to having a transformative impact both during their studies and after graduation. |
International Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,000 for applicants that meet our published entry requirements and £1,000 for applicants that meet our published entry requirements |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible for the International Merit Scholarship (2024/5), applicants must: Be classified as Overseas for fee purposes (international fees). Have applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate-taught programme delivered by the University of Suffolk at the Ipswich campus. Have applied to commence studies in the 2024/5 academic year. Be studying on a full-time basis. Undergraduate applicants must be starting their studies in Year 1 (Level 4) |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The University of Suffolk International Merit Scholarship (2024/5) scheme is designed to attract and reward international applicants to the University of Suffolk who demonstrate strong academic achievement from their previous studies whether from high school or at university. |
University of Suffolk Bursary
| Total Worth | £500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible for the Bursary 2024 Entry, you need to meet all the following criteria: Be a new student to the University of Suffolk in 2024-25. 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’s degree or Integrated Master's degree. Be paying tuition fees of £8,220 (Foundation degree), £9,250 (Bachelor’s/Integrated master’s degree), £11,100 (Accelerated degree) or £6,618 (HND/HNC) – pro rata for part time students. Be assessed by Student Loans Company (SLC) as having household income of £25,000 or less as at the application closing date. Have been assessed by the University as a “Home” fee paying student (Overseas students are not eligible for this bursary). Be in continued attendance on the course on which you enrolled as at the date of payment. 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. Failure to do this will result in the University of Suffolk being unable to verify students' household income. There will be no backdated payments. Students who are eligible for the Alumni Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme will not be eligible for this bursary. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Successful applicants will receive a £500 bursary in each academic year of study – maximum of 3 years (dependent on successful progression and continuing to meet eligibility criteria). Successful applications will be automatically reassessed each year. In the event a successful application receives a not eligible outcome upon automatic assessment, the award will cease. If the student is in an intercalating from studies, no payment will be awarded during this period however the application will be auto assessed in line with our published dates below upon return to study. |