University of Suffolk

Overview

The University of Suffolk, based in Ipswich, is a new kind of university home to just under 5,000 students from almost 70 different countries. With its idyllic waterfront campus in the city's heart and proximity to London, the University is not to be overlooked.

Founded in 2007, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Arts, Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Technology, Health, and Sciences. The University of Suffolk 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.”

According to the latest Graduate Outcomes survey conducted by HESA, 90% of the University of Suffolk graduates were in employment or further study fifteen months after graduating.

Services for International Students

The University of Suffolk has a dedicated Student Life team that supports international students with all aspects of university life. Free English language and academic writing classes are available to all students, including one-to-one consultation sessions. New international students will be assigned a mentor to guide them through the first few months of life in Suffolk. The University is also home to the International Student Community Café, which provides a forum for international students to meet and support one another and engage with Student Services, and the varied calendar of events specifically designed for international students throughout the year.

The University has adopted an innovative learning and teaching style known as Block and Blend, which has improved student attainment.

Ranking

• 124th in the Times University Guide 2025
• 99th in the Guardian University Guide 2025

REF 2021 rated 12% of the University of Suffolk research output as world-leading or four-star and 56% as three-star, which is considered internationally excellent.

Accommodation

Whether you want to live in halls of residence or in a shared house off campus, the University of Suffolk can recommend accommodation to suit a range of needs and budgets.

Athena Hall is the on-campus hall of residence in Ipswich, close to the Waterfront and James Hehir buildings. Local shops and amenities are close by, and the town centre is just a ten-minute walk away. Athena Hall houses almost 600 students and offers a mixture of flats and studio rooms.

Location

The University of Suffolk is based in Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk. The local area provides an ideal base to explore the beautiful surroundings of this exciting county, which include an extensive coastline and fabulous green spaces.

Suffolk is known for its hospitable and friendly nature. The area provides a mixture of dynamic urban centres, coastal resorts, and historic market towns. Packed with shops, independent boutiques, restaurants, pubs, and cafes, Ipswich is just over an hour from London and has excellent road, rail, and air links to the rest of the UK and overseas.