Sunderland College

Sunderland College is a publicly funded further education college based in Sunderland, North East England, operating as part of the Education Partnership North East (EPNE) college group. The college has been delivering courses for more than 20 years and operates from three campuses in Sunderland: Bede Campus (Durham Road, SR3 4AH), City Campus, and the Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA, Hay Street, SR5 1BG).

Sunderland College offers a comprehensive range of programmes including A-Levels, T Levels, vocational qualifications (Levels 1–3), apprenticeships, adult learning courses, ESOL, and Higher Education qualifications at Levels 4–6. Higher Education programmes include Higher National Certificates (HNC), Higher National Diplomas (HND), Foundation Degrees, and Bachelor's Degree Top-Up programmes, delivered in partnership with the University of Cumbria and the University of Hull.

In October 2024, Ofsted rated Sunderland College Outstanding across all areas. The college is ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates and is the top-performing college in the North East for student achievement (NARTs 2023-24). In 2024, 100% of students progressed to employment, university, or further study. The college also holds TASS Dual Accreditation for its sports academies and is an accredited STEM Assured provider.

The HICSA campus, home to the North East's only Construction Technical Excellence College, provides specialist training in modern construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and low-carbon technologies. Financial support is available for eligible students, and a Principal's Scholarship scheme funds Higher Education course fees for progressing students.