University of Sunderland Placements

University of Sunderland quietly delivers some of the best placement outcomes for international students, especially Indians, and the numbers speak louder than the marketing brochures. The latest HESA data shows 96-97 % of Sunderland graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months, and that figure includes the big international cohort. The university sits in the North East, where competition for part-time jobs is far lower than in London or Manchester, so most Indian students pick up 15-20 hours of retail, hospitality or campus work from the very first semester without much struggle.

Full-time graduate roles are strong because Sunderland has deep ties with Nissan, Gentoo, Nike, British Airways maintenance, NHS trusts, and a growing cluster of tech firms in the region. The dedicated Careers and Employability team runs sector-specific events almost every week and guarantees every student at least one formal placement or internship interview. For computing and engineering students, the paid placement year is almost taken for granted, average salary during placement sits around £22,000-£25,000, and many convert that placement into a direct graduate offer.

The university also runs the “Graduate Internship Scheme” that keeps international students on sponsored visas employed for up to 12 months post-study within the region, which is a huge advantage when most London universities struggle to place students locally. Living costs remain low (£800-£950 per month including rent), so the salary stretches further and savings come home faster.

In short, Sunderland gives international students real, measurable employability rather than just promises, and that is exactly why agents across Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra quietly keep it as one of the safest bets for genuine career start in the UK.