Exchange to Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Location: University of Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Date: spring/fall/academic year
Course/credit: up to 15 units of CU-Denver undergraduate or graduate credit
Cost: tuition: $1,900 paid to CU-Denver, all living expenses paid in Australia
Deadline: October 30, 2001 (spring 2002); April 1, 2002 (fall 2002)
Prerequisites: the program is reserved only for CU-Denver students
Contact: OIE (studyabroad@carbon.cudenver.edu)
Location
The University of Sunderland is located in the heart of downtown Sunderland,
a city with an approximate population of 300,000. Located in the northeastern
region of England on the estuary of the River Wear, the city is on one of the
longest and most beautiful stretches of unspoiled coastline in Great Britain.
Situated in an area that is famous for its warmth and friendliness, Sunderland
is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a lively nightlife. Nearby
attractions include: St. Peter's church, the National Glass Center as well as
a 200-berth marina and activities center. Sunderland is also just 30 miles from
the cities of Newcastle and Durham and only one hour from the countryside of
Weardale, North Pennines, and North York Moors.
Course and Credits Information
The University of Sunderland, with an approximate undergraduate population of
14,000 and an approximate graduate population of 15,000, offers a diverse and
dynamic curriculum. Subject areas in which undergraduate coursework is offered
include: the Arts, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Design, Education,
Engineering, Environmental Science, Informational Technology, and International
Studies. Subject areas in which graduate coursework is offered include: the
Arts, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Design, Education, Engineering,
Environmental Science, Informational Technology, Health Sciences, International
Studies, and Social Sciences. Courses are offered on one of two campuses, each
a short bus ride away on the university's free shuttle service. The Chester
Road campus is next to the city center and the St. Peters campus is on the river,
just a short walk from downtown. The university has a large fitness center and
offers many activities and clubs in which students can take part. Some internship
opportunities are available to students and are normally registered for like
any other course. Exchange students have taken internships for credit in the
past. Securing a position is dependent upon availability as well as the students'
skills and interests.
Accommodation
International students have the option of applying to live in the university
residence halls as well as the university owned and managed apartment buildings.
Upon acceptance to the exchange program, students should send in their housing
applications as soon as possible. Although international students are given
priority for university housing, quick follow-up will help students to readily
secure a position in campus accommodations. If students prefer to live off-campus,
lists of local apartments can be made available to the student.
Transportation
Students make their own flight arrangements. Typically it is less costly to
fly from Denver to London and then take a train to Sunderland. Roundtrip airfare
from Denver to London may range from $450 to $650.
Program costs
The following are the estimates for some of the expenses students will incur:
Tuition:
$1,900 per semester paid to the University of Colorado at Denver Books: Approximately
$100 per semester
Accommodations:
Approximately $1,500 per semester
Meals: Approximately $1,600 per semester
Insurance: $250 per semester
Transportation:
Approximately $1,000 per semester (includes air fare)
Personal Expenses:
Approximately $1,000 per semester UMIST website: http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/