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SUFFOLK

Why choose the SMµ÷½ÌȦ?

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We are not just another university.  

The SMµ÷½ÌȦ is young and ambitious. We have absorbed the best traditions in higher education and aligned them with the modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. We’re committed to being distinctively more personal and supportive, we’re a community with students at the heart. We work together with you to share our knowledge, provide support and help you to make a difference.  

Our philosophy — we equip you to lead and succeed in a changing world.  

Our support — Our approach is personal; we support you through every stage of your learning journey.  

Our location — Our main campus in Ipswich is set on the beautiful Waterfront.  

Your individuality — We treat you as an individual. You’re a name, not a number.  

Your future — Employability is embedded in everything we do.  

92% of our graduates are in employment or further study (15 months after graduating) according to Graduate Outcomes 2019-20 and we are ranked 26th in the UK for graduates in career 15 months after graduation ().

This high percentage of students in work of further study 15 months after graduating confirms the strong emphasis on employability and enterprise across all our degrees.

Employability is not just about developing relevant skills, or getting a job; it is about your whole personal, academic and professional development. Studying at the SMµ÷½ÌȦ, you will have the opportunity to hone your personal strengths, and identify and work on your areas of development. All of our degrees enable you to get involved in problem solving, creative thinking, team working, delivering presentations and using digital technologies; all of which are essential skills needed in the world of employment. Many of our degree courses incorporate modules in professional practice, or graduate development programmes to enable you to put into practice your learning, engage with employers and outside organisations, and discover where your studies will take you in life. 

At the SMµ÷½ÌȦ, you’ll receive an exceptional education, richer and more rounded than many.

Our students ranked us in the Top 10 for Lecturers and Teaching Quality and for Facilities (). The University also rose 30 places overall in The Guardian University Guide 2022 and 17 places in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Alongside your academic experience, the University can offer you a modern campus on the Ipswich waterfront, surrounded by bars and cafes, and a vibrant town for arts, culture and sport.

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Suffolk is perfectly located to be the best of both worlds, a picturesque landscape of bustling towns, over 60 miles of beautiful coastline to explore, and all within easy reach of London.

5th

for Career Prospects

WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023

6th

in the UK for Spend on Academic Services

Complete University Guide 2024

11th

in the UK for Social Inclusion

Good University Guide 2023

Open Days and Campus Tours

Come and see Suffolk for yourself. Our Open Days are a great way to get a taste of student life, explore our waterfront campus, view the accommodation, join subject talks with academic staff and chat to our students.

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