University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk opened in 2007 and is one of the newest Higher Education institutions in the UK. Located in the East of England, the University of Suffolk is a unique, modern institution with a stunning waterfront location. At the University of Suffolk, graduates are prepared for a world where nothing ever stays the same, learning in a place where you are encouraged to embrace change, as well as aspire and inspire in equal measure. Our current students have recently ranked us 14th out of 122 institutions based on their academic experience. The University's main campus is situated on Ipswich Waterfront, with other courses offered at our various Partner Colleges around Suffolk.
The University of Suffolk has a varied and diverse student body, which creates a stimulating and inspiring place to study University of Suffolk offers an attractive portfolio of courses within the Faculty of Arts, Business and Applied Social Science and the Faculty of Health and Science. Degrees range from Foundation, Honours and Postgraduate, to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. University of Suffolk currently employs around 200 academics who ensure the institution continues to provide students with a high quality and innovative teaching and learning experience. Student numbers have steadily increased since the first cohort of students began in 2007. Total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) student numbers have grown to 4,015 (2016/17). Student numbers are currently made up of full-time (73%) and part-time (27%), male (33%) and female (67%) and under 25's (59%) and over 25's (41%).
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University of Suffolk's offers a variety of different courses and financial support in the shape of scholarships and bursaries are available.
For full-time students, the tuition fees are £9,000 per year for an undergraduate degree, whilst for a foundation degree it is £8,000 per year. Studying part-time is also an option.
University of Suffolk has plenty of modern facilities on its various campuses, including a huge Arts Building at its main Ipswich campus. In addition to this there are industry standard recording studios, a large sports hall, a film studio and various cafes all available across the university's campuses. The main Waterfront building forms the heart of the campus at Ipswich and is where the main teaching takes place.
Going to university may be the first time you have lived away from home or you might be new to the area. You may be feeling a little nervous and unsure of what you should consider when thinking about your accommodation needs.
At the University of Suffolk we will not tell you where to live; that choice is yours. To help you make an informed decision about where you wish to live, we can provide you with details about accommodation we recommend.
University of Suffolk holds a number of open days throughout the year to give a taster of the University of Suffolk experience. But what do these open days consist of, and why should you attend one?
There are a variety of reasons why prospective students should attend a university open day. For instance, you may want to attend university but you find all of the financial jargon confusing and off-putting. The idea of finding accommodation in a place you do not know particularly well, or at all, can be daunting for some.
