University of Suffolk

Established in 2007, the University of Suffolk began as University Campus Suffolk (UCS), and was awarded university status in 2016.

The University of Suffolk is all about transformation – transforming individuals, communities and beyond.

The University of Suffolk main campus is based on the Ipswich Waterfront, with their courses also being delivered at their partner colleges; Ipswich’s Suffolk New College and East Coast College based in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth, as well as across a number of other national and international partnerships.

The University of Suffolk offers a range of traditional postgraduate and undergraduate courses, and is attended by nearly 15,000 students. The courses are spread across three academic Schools; each school has its own expertise and ethos which is reflected in its portfolio of courses.

The University is proud to be home to a vibrant and dynamic research community with a range of specialist academic expertise. The current research priorities focus on the Universities areas of distinctiveness; Health and Wellbeing, Sustainability, Digital Futures, Crime and Social Justice, Culture and Heritage, Excellence in Education.

Since 2020, the campus has new developments including;
The Hold, a purpose-built heritage research centre and houses Suffolk’s exceptional masterpieces dating back to 1119, in partnership with Suffolk County Council
The DigiTech Centre, in collaboration with BT, is a hub for digital research and training.
Health and Wellbeing Building, dedicated space for the promotion of integrated care among the student body, practice partners and the wider community.