Durham is a university like no other. Ranked joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and top 10 among UK universities, Durham is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence with over 330 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across 27 departments.

Durham university is home to around 22,000 students with 34% coming from overseas. Durham University is renowned for its collegiate system, which provides an integrated student support framework with dedicated welfare staff in each college. All students are welcomed into one of the University’s colleges, providing diverse, multidisciplinary communities with an unparalleled offering of extra-curricular activities. These include a range of pursuits such as sport, volunteering, music, theatre and debate to name just a few, underpinned with a comprehensive package of pastoral support.

Durham University sits at the heart of Durham, on the doorstep of Durham Castle (built in 952) and Durham Cathedral (built between the late 11th and early 12th century). From cobbled streets to epic  coastline, from rolling hills and dales to ancient landmarks - there’s so much to discover.

Durham is a small city in the North-East of England, slightly south of Newcastle. There are bus and train stations within easy walking distance of our campus, with direct train connections to other UK cities including Newcastle, York, Manchester, Edinburgh, and London. Newcastle International Airport is with easy reach making it easy to get to Durham from overseas.