University of Suffolk
URN: 146206 • Ipswich IP4 1QJ
Overview
- Name
- University of Suffolk
- URN
- 146206
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Langton (since 2025) , Vice-Chancellor
- Telephone
- 01473338000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waterfront Building, Ipswich IP4 1QJ
Summary
The University of Suffolk, located in Ipswich, is a mixed-gender higher education institution known for its commitment to teaching quality and student experience. Recognised as the University of the Year 2025, it offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including a new Master of Pharmacy degree launching in 2026. The university aims to address skills shortages in various industries while providing a rich educational experience tailored to student needs.
The university fosters a supportive community, highlighted by recent accolades for outstanding teaching and student engagement. Events such as open days allow prospective students and their families to explore the campus and learn more about available courses and support services. The University of Suffolk also values its alumni, celebrating their achievements through events like the Suffolk Salutes awards.
In addition to academic offerings, the university is home to several research institutes focused on health, social justice, and sustainability, contributing to impactful research and community engagement. This holistic approach ensures that students not only receive a quality education but also develop skills relevant to their future careers.
The university fosters a supportive community, highlighted by recent accolades for outstanding teaching and student engagement. Events such as open days allow prospective students and their families to explore the campus and learn more about available courses and support services. The University of Suffolk also values its alumni, celebrating their achievements through events like the Suffolk Salutes awards.
In addition to academic offerings, the university is home to several research institutes focused on health, social justice, and sustainability, contributing to impactful research and community engagement. This holistic approach ensures that students not only receive a quality education but also develop skills relevant to their future careers.
Useful links
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- Open Lecture Series (calendar)
- All Events (calendar)
- Modern Slavery Statement (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2016-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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