Durham University
Employability Rate
92%
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Highlights
Durham University was founded in 1832 and is the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It's part of the Russell Group of universities and was Sunday Times University of the Year for 2005. Around 20,000 students attend each year with more than 30% of them international students from over 120 countries.
Durham ranks in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings and the top 10 in The Guardian, The Times/Sunday Times and the Complete University Guide. It is a collegiate university so its functions are divided between its academic departments and its 17 colleges, which provide accommodation and social activities for students.
Durham University's estate includes 63 listed buildings, ranging from the 11th-century Durham Castle to a 1930s Art Deco chapel. Meanwhile, the dining hall in University College inspired the Great Hall of Hogwarts while a scene from the movies was filmed at Durham Cathedral.
Having colleges at the heart of student life makes Durham very different to most UK universities. There are also over 200 societies in the Student Union while 85% of students are involved in music, theatre, volunteering, sports or student enterprise.
Campuses
This campus is located in Durham, England and is the main campus of the University, housing most of the academic departments.
It is situated in a historic city, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It includes the Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. You can go on guided tours and have beautiful views of the city. You can also explore the Durham Market Place, Wharton Park, and the Durham University Botanic Garden.
Durham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and filled with restaurants, cafes, and shops. The city centre is just 10 minutes by walk. The Grange Court bus stop is just a 3-minute walk away from the campus.
Ranking
by QS
89
by THE
174
by GUARDIAN
7
