Where to Stay and Make the Most of Student Life in Sunderland

Recognized as one of the most diverse and welcoming places in the world, Sunderland is home to the University of Sunderland, which ranks in the Top 250 universities in the world. There are affordable student accommodation Sunderland, providing a great living experience to aspirants pursuing higher education. The city resides at the centre of the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, England, which is 12 miles northeast of Durham and 10 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne, at the mouth of the River Wear.

Looking into the performance indicators as set by the government, the University of Sunderland is the best in inculcating quality education to university students at large. It is a public research university that occupies four campus sites, two of which are in the city itself. In Sunderland, the City Campus is located at Edinburgh, Chester Road, and Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peters Way. The university stands witness to a large number of enrollments taking place each year and this makes accommodation search a challenging task for students who now look for purpose-built student accommodations (PBSAs) in Sunderland.

Below are some suggested properties which are budget-friendly and located close to the universities.

All Saints House

It is a chic accommodation in Sunderland, built exclusively for students. The studios offered are fully-furnished and come with a modern kitchen, study area, and attached bathroom. The University of Sunderland’s Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s is only 10-minutes’ away by foot while the City Campus is a 10-minutes’ metro ride away. The property provides super fast Wi-Fi throughout the building so you can have access to all media or complete your assignments online. The studios are designed in a contemporary style and do not compromise on quality.

Dunn House

Dunn House is a modern student accommodation located on North Bridge Street. This budget-friendly accommodation is a great choice for students who are looking to cut down on commute time. It is only a 6-minutes’ walk from the University of Sunderland, so you will have plenty of spare time after your lectures to explore the city. The property offers thoughtfully designed and fully-furnished studios and two-bedroom apartments that come with study spaces and private kitchens.

Norfolk Street

This is student accommodation which is close to both the City Campus and Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s of the University of Sunderland. With less than a 20-minutes’ walk away from the residence, students get more time to spend referring to books in the on-campus library or grab a coffee from the nearest café with their classmates. All rooms available are fully-furnished and have communal spaces to socialize more often.

These aforementioned properties are, therefore, the most sought for accommodations with ample opportunities to socialize and network. The rent for such student accommodation Sunderland starts from an economical range with all utility bills (electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi) included in the rent, so you don’t have to pay anything extra from your pocket. With so much affordability, students can find a place to stay and make the most of their university living experience in Sunderland.

Yashodhara Trivedi is the Brand Communications Manager at University Living. Having studied at Durham University, UK, she is now committed to helping South Asian students have a smooth transition into life abroad.