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Why study at Durham

Whatever your interests, whatever your passion, we’ve more than likely got a course for you. We currently have 27 departments and schools, offering over 200 undergraduate courses, not to mention postgraduate degrees, both taught and research. We think you’ll be spoilt for choice. Our research-led education will challenge you, inspire you and help you achieve the extraordinary.  

Our distinctive college system and wider student experience programme including drama, music, sport, volunteering, and more will help you to grow and develop as a person.

How to apply 7th Guardian University Guide 2024 World Top 100 ranked 78th in the QS World University Rankings 2024 50th in the world 50th in the world for employer reputation, QS World University Rankings 2024 89% of 2017-18 UK & EU undergraduate leavers were in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating, Graduate Outcomes Data.

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Fees and Funding

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Entry requirements

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Fair Access and Widening Participation

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Undergraduate Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships for local, home and international students, as well as course, department, college, art, sport or music specific bursaries and awards.

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For offer holders

Your Durham offer

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Before you arrive

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Be inspired. Be you.

Our collegiate system makes Durham exceptional. Join our supportive community and benefit from our outstanding wider student experience.  With students from over 120 countries, Durham University is truly worldwide, based in the beautiful city of Durham, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the North East of England.

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Hear from our students

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Our student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about student life at Durham. They are studying various courses, know our colleges and are from different countries.

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What being a student at Durham is really like

Read what our students are up to and learn what studying at Durham really looks like. It might surprise you! 

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Pathway programmes

Our Foundation programmes provide academic preparation for undergraduate study at Durham. The Durham University International Study Centre provides International Foundation Year programmes for international students.

Foundation programmes (UK)

From our Student Blogs:

What attracted me to Durham and the North East?

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Holding an offer from us?

Find out everything you need to know about what happens when you receive your results, and how to prepare to join us.

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