Sunderland College
Sunderland College is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has three campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults.
The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills.
- As part or EPNE the college is rated outstanding in all areas.
- The College has achieved the Matrix standard, a national quality standard for information advice and guidance services.
The local area
Sunderland has beautiful beaches, a vibrant seafront, historical sites, a redeveloped city centre and a thriving music, arts and culture scene. It’s a connected international city with excellent transport links, affordable housing and friendly people. It was recently ranked as the best UK city to live and work in and rated one of the safest places to live in the country.
Sunderland attracts more than 80 internationally-owned companies originating in 20 territories and employing more than 26,000 people. It excels in automotive production, science and technology and the services sector.
Current vacanciesSunderland College Campuses
College updates
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Sunderland’s HICSA scoops triple honours at RICS North East Awards
July 9, 2026
Sunderland’s HICSA has been named the North East’s Project of the Year after winning a trio of honours at the 2026 RICS North East Awards.
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HICSA wins Constructing Excellence North East Retrofit Award
July 7, 2026
Sunderland’s Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy has won the prestigious Constructing Excellence North East (CENE) Retrofit Award.
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North East colleges outperform national achievement rates
June 9, 2026
Colleges for North East England, a powerful partnership of Further Education providers, is celebrating exceptional achievement rates.