The University of Suffolk is a public university with its main campus in Ipswich and partner colleges across Suffolk and Norfolk. Founded in 2007 as University Campus Suffolk, it gained independent university status in 2016. Suffolk offers programs in arts, business, health, sciences, social sciences, and teacher education. The university is known for its strengths in nursing, social work, business, and creative arts. Suffolk’s waterfront campus in Ipswich features modern facilities including the James Hehir Building for health sciences and the Waterfront Building for arts and business. The university emphasizes employability, community engagement, and supporting the regional economy. Suffolk maintains strong partnerships with local employers and organizations.