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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Teaching Excellence Framework Award (TEF)
Here at the University of Suffolk we have been awarded Bronze for delivering teaching, learning and outcomes for our students that meet rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.
Open Days
Ipswich
- Tuesday 7 March 2017, 16:00 - 19:00
- Saturday 22 April 2017, 10:30 - 14:30
- Saturday 8 July 2017, 10:30 - 14:30
University of Suffolk at West Suffolk College
- Saturday 25 March 2016, 09:30 - 12:30
University of Suffolk at Great Yarmouth College
Future dates will be added in due course.
University of Suffolk at Lowestoft College
Future dates will be added in due course.
To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.
Student Life in Suffolk
Suffolk is a classic county on the east coast of England. The region has a distinctive blend of modern towns, old villages and hamlets, ancient castles and churches, and forest, heath and farmland. Suffolk has 45 miles of coastline made up of glorious stretches of unspoilt beaches, nature reserves, sandy cliffs and peaceful marshes. The region has a distinctive blend of modern towns, old villages and hamlets, ancient castles and churches, and forest, heath and farmland. Suffolk has 45 miles of coastline made up of glorious stretches of unspoilt beaches, nature reserves, sandy cliffs and peaceful marshes. Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk and with its metropolitan atmosphere is packed with shops, restaurants, cosy bistros, pubs and clubs, all within walking distance of the Ipswich Campus. Many of the nightclubs in Ipswich run nights especially for students.
The Cardinal Park leisure complex provides a multiplex cinema, restaurants and nightclubs; ideal for students looking for varied nights out. The Ipswich Campus is located close to Portman Road, the home ground of Ipswich Town Football Club. There are three theatres in Ipswich. The newly renovated Wolsey Theatre offers a range of modern adventurous productions. The smaller Sir John Mills Theatre offers an eclectic selection of amateur and professional productions. There is also the Regent Theatre which offers major touring acts, both in drama and music. Ipswich has developed a thriving music scene across a range of genres with lots of opportunities for new bands to play in smaller venues. Larger bands play at Portman Road, where acts such as The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, REM and Elton John have played to over 20,000 fans. Suffolk as a county offers a diverse range of cultural and arts events. The county is well served for both major professional events and smaller scale and amateur events.
Travel information
University of Suffolk encourages students, staff and visitors to avoid single occupancy car journeys wherever possible. As well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and congestion, walking and cycling provide good exercise and journeys on public transport can be safer, more productive and less stressful than journeys made by car. If car travel is necessary, car-sharing is the most environmentally, economically and socially sustainable option. Some employers (including University of Suffolk) pay additional expenses for each passenger carried on official business.
Featured Societies
Event and Enterprise Society
The Event and Enterprise Society exists for two reasons. Firstly, to help students gain more experience in the event management environment and secondly to encourage and support student enterprise and entrepreneurship at UOS. The society is open to all students, not just those on the Event Management and Business related courses. They aim to increase the number of practical opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in events and business, ultimately boosting your employability. Supporting the core objective of getting practical experience, the society have strong links within the events industry and local businesses. A number of students already work closely with employers from around Suffolk who are keen to provide opportunities for society members. As with all student clubs, the Event & Enterprise Society is student led with an elected committee and is a great way to meet like-minded people during your time at UOS.
Sci-Tech Society
This year they are launching the Science and Technology Society! The aims of the society are to: create a sense of community within the department, provide you all with academic and extracurricular opportunities to improve employability, and most importantly have some big nights out!
Film Society
The official UOS Union Film Society here at the University of Suffolk! This society is open to all students at UOS. Founded in December 2015, they screen films weekly. Their society shows a wide variety of movies, from horror, action and indie films.
LGBT+
UCS LGBT+ Society is about being a voice on campus for LGBT+ issues, and a support for LGBT+ students. They are pro-equality and aim to promote acceptance, tolerance and diversity amongst the students of UCS. They are open to ALL staff and students to join, regardless of sexual or gender identity.
Unlock Your Inner-Genius (UYI)
We believe that there is a genius in everyone however, most people live their lives without realising this and as a result never reach their full potentials. Science shows us that we are geniuses for us to have being the most successful cell from over 100 million other sperm cells. If your dream isn’t big enough to make people doubt if you can ever achieve it then, it isn’t worth being called a dream - UYI Denny Omoregie. Here, we use scientific, philosophical and practical methods to help members to unlock their talents and operate at an optimum level. The greatest inventions still in use today all started as a dream however, we understand that a dream must be supported with the right mind-set, commitment, dedication and the technical know-how in order to distinguish a dream from what is known as mere wishful thinking. Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton were both scientific geniuses but, we at UYI society are: creative, motivational and inspirational geniuses. How big is your dream?
Other Contact Details
Address:
University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ
General:
Telephone: 01473 338000
Email: [email protected]
Course enquiries:
Telephone: 01473 338833
University of Suffolk Bury St Edmunds telephone: 01284 716333
University of Suffolk Great Yarmouth telephone: 01493 655261
University of Suffolk Lowestoft telephone: 0800 854695
University of Suffolk Otley telephone: 01473 785543
University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College telephone: 01473 382200