Wider Student Experience
At Durham, academic success is only half the story. Our transformative wider student experience will also help you develop as a person. 17 colleges in our distinctive collegiate system Over 200 Students' Union societies 85% of our students are involved in sport, music, theatre, volunteering or student enterprise Sports University of the Year The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023Our Colleges
As a Durham student, you become a member of a college, somewhere that is so much more than just the place where you will live. In each of our colleges, you will find a sense of community that is distinctive to Durham. Find out more about our colleges
Accommodation and Catering Costs
Accommodation costs are based on whether your allocated college is catered or self-catered, and then by the room type the college offers.
Read more about accommodation and catering costsStudent enrichment
When you come to Durham, you are entering a community, not just embarking on a course of study and like all communities we create, perform, play and support, as well as working.
View more about student enrichmentLeadership and Personal Development
Durham University is world-leading in academic fields, but we also pride ourselves on challenging you to participate above and beyond your academic commitments.
Durham Leadership Framework
Our programme enables you to explore the core skills that define good leadership, and reflect on how you can put those skills to use yourself.Leadership Mentors
As a highly competitive year-long practical programme, the Leadership Academy strives to create the leaders of tomorrow.The Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme
The Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme aims to develop and invest in highly talented and motivated undergraduate students. Explore our Speaker SeriesDurham Students' Union
Durham Students' Union is the representative body for all students of the University, and offers many different clubs and societies to join.
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Student support and wellbeing
As a Durham student you'll find a wide support network available to you while studying at the University.
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Student Blogs
Find out more about what it's like to live and study at Durham from the people who are.
Highlights
What is your favourite thing about Durham?
International student video competition winner, Peter Liu from China, tells us why he’s still enjoying his Durham experience, now in his fourth year.Student support at Durham
Second-year student, Ruby tells us about the types of support available at Durham.Social feeds
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