Durham University
Durham
International
About us
Durham is one of the UK's most historic universities and is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence. We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship. We are ranked joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings (2025), 6th in The Guardian University Guide 2025 and 22nd for sustainability in the QS Sustainability World University Rankings 2025.
Global Durham
Studying abroad is a unique and exciting experience. Durham University welcomes talented students from all backgrounds and joining Durham means becoming part of a community of over 20,000 students from over 130 different countries.
Undergraduate study
Whatever your interests, whatever your passion, we've more than likely got a course for you. Our 27 departments and schools offer more than 200 undergraduate degrees. We think you'll be spoilt for choice. Our research led education will inspire and challenge you to achieve the extraordinary.
Postgraduate study
Postgraduate study will extend your knowledge and skills and allow you to specialise in a subject beyond undergraduate level. A postgraduate qualification can enhance your career prospects or take your career in a different direction. A taught route is ideal if you want a structured framework for your studies, with courses delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Research
Research, scholarship and ideas are at the core of Durham University. Our academic staff conduct boundary-breaking research, collaborating with a broad mix of partners. Our ten research institutes bring staff together to work collaboratively, both across departments and with external partners, and we have an extensive range of state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities across a range of disciplines. Research directly informs our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and in partnership with policy-makers, industry, the public sector and communities around the world, shapes local, national and international agendas.
Colleges
As a Durham student you become a member of a college. Colleges are mixed communities of staff and students from all of our subject areas and are at the heart of Durham life. In each of our colleges you will find a sense of community that is distinctive to Durham and opportunities for you try something new and challenge yourself.
Student Enrichment
As a Durham student you’ll also benefit from a broad and unique range of opportunities as part of our wider student experience progamme, including arts and culture, enterprise and employment, intellectual enquiry, building communities, sport and wellbeing, wider community engagement and active citizenship.
Scholarships
Durham has a range of scholarships for you to apply for, funded either by the University, through partnerships with external organisations or through generous alumni and friends of the University.
Chat to a student
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