Founded in 2007, the University of Suffolk offers a wide range of programmes within the Faculty of Arts, Business and Applied Social Science and the Faculty of Health and Science. It has more than 90 undergraduate programmes, 45 postgraduate programmes, and many international scholarships.

It has four campuses: a central hub in Ipswich and others located in Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, and Great Yarmouth. The institute is packed with more than 14,000 students, of whom more than 1,100 are international students.

The institute believes that “In a world where nothing ever stays the same, we all need to change, evolve, succeed, and change again. That's what we do. Be bold and join us. Together, we'll achieve more.”

The University of Suffolk’s mission is to transform lives and their region through education, training, research, business and community engagement. By 2030, they want to be recognised as an empowering force for individual and community growth and development. They aim to contribute to the health and well-being of the people in their region and are acknowledged for lasting social and sustainable economic transformation.

In 2003, there were concerns about establishing a university in Suffolk, as it was the largest English county that didn’t have a university. In 2004, Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk County Council made funding pledges to establish a new educational institute.

This plan received further backing in 2005, with £15 million allocated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and a £12.5 million grant from the East of England Development Agency in 2006.

In 2007, the institution was formally formed as 'University Campus Suffolk.' In 2015, the institution was granted degree-awarding powers, and in 2016, it was awarded university status and became the University of Suffolk.

The University of Suffolk, situated in Scotland, is accredited by some of the esteemed professional bodies. Some of them include:

Association for Nutrition (AfN)

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)

Royal Society of Biology (RSB)

The University of Suffolk offers a wide range of campus facilities. These include:

1. Library
2. Student Centre
3. Social spaces
4. Faith support
5. A large auditorium
6. Lecture and seminar rooms
7. Study spaces
8. A cafe
9. Laboratories
10. Industry-standard studios
11. Digital suites
12. Exhibition spaces
13. Innovation Lab
14. Radiotherapy training suite
15. 3D productivity suite
16. DigiTech Centre

Foundation

1. Biomedical Science
2. Children’s Health, Play and Wellbeing
3. Children’s Health, Play and Wellbeing (with Placement Year)
4. Civil Engineering
5. Conservation Science and Animal Management (Wildlife and Zoo)
6. Early Years and Primary Practice
7. Forensic Sciences
8. Social Welfare, Advice & Guidance Practice
9. Sport, Health and Exercise

Undergraduate

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Adult Nursing
3. Applied Care Practice (Adult Support Needs) (Progression Route)
4. Applied Care Practice (Children & Families) (Progression Route)
5. Applied Care Practice (Mental Health Support) (Progression Route)
6. Applied Psychology
7. Architecture (ARB Part 1)
8. Biomedical Science
9. Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
10. Business Management
11. Business Management (with Placement Year)
12. Business Management (with Study Abroad)
13. Childhood
14. Childhood: Primary Education with QTS
15. Children’s Nursing
16. Civil Engineering (Progression Route)
17. Computing
18. Computing (Artificial Intelligence)
19. Computing (Cyber Security)
20. Computing (Web and Mobile Development)
21. Computing (with Placement Year)
22. Creative Arts Practice (Progression Route)
23. Crime, Justice and Society
24. Criminology
25. Criminology (with Placement Year)
26. Criminology (with Study Abroad)
27. Criminology and Sociology
28. Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year)
29. Criminology and Sociology (with Study Abroad)
30. Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
31. Diagnostic Radiography
32. Digital Film Production
33. Early Years & Primary Practice (Progression Route)
34. English
35. English (with Placement Year)
36. English (with Study Abroad)
37. Esports
38. Fine Art
39. Games Development
40. Games Development (with Placement Year)
41. Graphic Design
42. Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration)
43. Graphic Design (with Placement Year)
44. History
45. History (with Placement Year)
46. History (with Study Abroad)
47. Law
48. Law with Criminology
49. Law with Criminology (with Placement Year)
50. Law with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
51. Mental Health Nursing
52. Nautical Science
53. Nautical Science (1 Year)
54. Nutrition and Human Health
55. Nutrition and Human Health (with Foundation Year)
56. Person-Centred Counselling
57. Photography
58. Physiotherapy
59. Psychology
60. Psychology (with Placement Year)
61. Psychology (with Study Abroad)
62. Psychology and Counselling
63. Psychology and Counselling (with Placement Year)
64. Psychology and Counselling (with Study Abroad)
65. Psychology and Criminology
66. Psychology and Criminology (with Placement Year)
67. Psychology and Criminology (with Study Abroad)
68. Psychology and Sociology
69. Psychology and Sociology (with Placement Year)
70. Psychology and Sociology (with Study Abroad)
71. Radiotherapy and Oncology
72. Screenwriting
73. Social Work
74. Sociology
75. Sociology (with Placement Year)
76. Sociology (with Study Abroad)
77. Sport and Exercise Science
78. Sport Performance Analysis
79. Sport, Health and Exercise (Progression Year)
80. Sustainable Futures (Progression Year)
81. Visual Art
82. Visual Effects and Post-Production (Film) (Progression Year)
83. Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science
84. Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year)
85. Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Placement Year)

Postgraduate

1. Adult Nursing (Pre-registration)
2. Advanced Computing
3. Applications of Psychology
4. Business Administration
5. Childhood Studies
6. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling
7. Computer Science
8. Creative and Critical Writing
9. Criminal Law and Justice
10. Criminology
11. Cyber Security
12. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
13. Digital Marketing
14. Education
15. Education (Suffolk New College)
16. Education Studies
17. Financial Technology
18. History
19. International Business and Management
20. International Relations
21. MBA
22. MBA (Executive)
23. MBA (IMBA)
24. Professional Practice: Advanced Radiography Practice (Progression Route)
25. Psychology
26. Public Health
27. Public Health and Wellbeing
28. Public Health Nursing
29. Specialist Practitioner - District Nursing
30. Strategic People Management

The University of Suffolk has four academic schools. These are:

1. School of Social Sciences and Humanities
2. School of Technology, Business and Arts
3. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health
4. School of Allied Health Sciences

The University of Suffolk has a prestigious staff community. These include:

1. Helen Pankhurst (Chancellor)
2. Professor Jenny Higham (Vice Chancellor)
3. Professor Mohammad Dastbaz (Deputy Vice-Chancellor)
4. Professor Emma Bond (Pro Vice-Chancellor)
5. Julie Burton (Director of People & Organisational Development)
6. Jason Kirk (Director of Finance and Planning)
7. Laura Pennie (Interim Academic Registrar)
8. Debbi Newstead (Executive Manager)

1. Ipswich offers a rich cultural vibe at its cinemas and theatres, featuring a wide range of amateur shows, innovative productions, and major touring acts.
2. This city is home to various acts, food, and music concerts, including Latitude in Southwold.
3. Students can spend their evening in Ipswich with a cosy drink at the pub, take on an escape room or battle bar, enjoy the vibrant music scene, or hit the dance floor!
4. Portman Road is the home of the Ipswich Town Football Club.
5. Students can explore paddleboarding, bike riding in the forest, or a trip to the dry ski slope.
6. The city is filled with natural beauty, and places like Felixstowe, Lowestoft, and Southwold will give you the vibe of traditional seaside towns.

1. Undergraduate: 95%
2. Postgraduate: 5%
3. Full-time students: 91%
4. Part-time students: 9%
5. UK students: 89%
6. EU students: 3%
7. International students: 8%
8. Female: 56%
9. Male: 44%

1. The university offers on-site bike parking.
2. The campus is just a 10-minute walk away from the city centre.
3. You’ll find great public transport links to Ipswich Hospital and community placements for healthcare students.
4. The university offers a free shuttle bus service to its DigiTech Centre at BT's Adastral Park.
5. Ipswich railway station offers direct connections to London, Cambridge, and Norwich and is only a 15-minute walk from campus.
6. By bus, London Stansted Airport is just 1 hour 45 minutes away. It is the closest airport to campus.
7. A free bus service is available for qualifying Nursing and Midwifery students travelling to timetabled teaching and clinical skills days at the Ipswich campus.
8. There is a disabled parking option in their car parking for staff and students that is located directly behind the Waterfront Building on Coprolite Street.

Self-catered accommodation costs £105 to £206 per week.

The University of Suffolk’s accommodation provides the utmost facilities for students. They have several accommodation halls catered for local and international students. These are:

1. Athena Hall Bronze
2. Athena Hall Silver
3. Athena Hall Gold
4. Athena Hall Studio
5. 75 Grimwade Street Bronze
6. 75 Grimwade Street Silver
7. Ormonde House Bronze
8. Ormonde House Silver
9. Ormonde House Gold
10. Ormonde House Platinum
11. Oxford Road

The University of Suffolk offers some extracurricular activities. These include:

1. Football
2. Gym
3. Netball

The University of Suffolk holds partnerships with some of the most esteemed organisations. Some of them are:

1. Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC)
2. Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk Teacher Training (NESTT)
3. Unitas
4. London School of Commerce
5. Global Banking School
6. LD Training Services Limited
7. Rushmore Business School, Mauritius
8. Unicaf
9. Hanbridge Institute

The University of Suffolk states that ‘We prioritise research that has impact and public benefit through collaboration with students, academics, business and local community leaders to tackle social and economic challenges, both regionally and internationally.’

The university has several research institutes. These include:

1. Institute for Social Justice and Crime
2. Institute of Health and Wellbeing
3. Suffolk Sustainability Institute
4. Digital Futures Institute
5. Centre for Culture and Heritage
6. Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

Fee range for international students: £15,090 - £18,470 per annum.

The University of Suffolk provides some scholarships for international students. These include:

1. Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship (2025/26)
2. International Merit Scholarship (2025/26)

The University of Suffolk has a group of notable alumni. These include:

1. Jayne Lawless (English installation artist)
2. Leila Lopes (Angolan beauty pageant)
3. Lauri Love (British activist)
4. Jasmin Taylor (British telemark skier)
5. Benjamin Kobia Kilemi
6. Alison Dudeney
7. Brandon Harris
8. Marvin Matherson
9. Monica Meister
10. Luke Mayo
11. Emmanuel Afolabi
12. Dr Emma Harvey
13. Luke Pyett
14. Nadine Wood
15. Dominic Noble
16. Christian Killeen
17. Rose Gant
18. Peter Broughton
19. Sarah Clark
20. Jemma Yarnton-Peacock
21. Leanne Logan-Smith
22. Kay Saberton
23. Emily Gillbanks
24. Jo Wyard
25. Clare Macro
26. Dilshani Samarasinghe
27. Obinna Ejiogu
28. Guatam Vassanmal

The University of Suffolk has a dedicated career service team that will help you from the very beginning of your university life.

Their supports include:

1. Career fairs, days and weeks, with activities both in-person and online covering a broad range of industries and specific sectors.
2. Webinars, workshops, and panels, either in person, online, or both.
3. In 2022, they launched a weekly webinar series, connecting a new organisation and their opportunities with the students every single week in the term.
4. Interactive activities, including mock assessment centres and training days.
5. Bootcamps and Weekenders to support students and graduates pursuing business start-ups.
6. Employer drop-ins on campus, with many bringing lunch or refreshments with them to make sure that you can still connect with them.

1. The University of Suffolk has been nominated in three categories in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023.
2. Secured the 8th place among UK universities in the "Course and Lecturers" category according to the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019

1. 124th in the Times University Guide 2025
2. 99th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
3. 58th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025

The University of Suffolk is located in the beautiful county of Suffolk. To the east, it faces the North Sea, offering a beautiful coastline known for its charming seaside towns and natural beauty.

The city is within easy reach of major cities such as London, Cambridge, and Norwich. You can explore the rolling hills, villages, and a series of river valleys. This city also has several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), including the Dedham Vale, which inspired the famous painter John Constable.