Durham University
Durham joins Arqus Alliance to help shape higher education across Europe. Durham University has joined the Arqus European University Alliance (Arqus) as an associate member. Our Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill drew on her North East England roots to inspire County Durham pupils to achieve the extraordinary. An international team of researchers ...
Undergraduate - Durham University
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.
Study - Durham University
A typical scene on the Bailey in the centre of Durham. One of our many award-winning Buildings: the Ogden Centre. Loads of study spaces and resources: Inside our main library, the Bill Bryson Library. Get moving! Our Sports and Wellbeing Park is full of cutting-edge facilities and has you covered. The never conquered Durham Castle: Now the home ...
Postgraduate - Durham University
Postgraduate taught 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 ...
International - Durham University
Durham is one of the world’s leading universities, as shown by our world top 100 position in the QS World University Rankings 2024, where we are ranked 78th. Nationally, we’re consistently a top ten UK university and ranked 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2024. Be informed. Get your personalised prospectus.
Academic - Durham University
The Faculty of Science is home to a diverse community of staff and students across eight academic Departments. We are recognised for research impact that directly benefits society. Our eight departments are responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as world-leading research that seeks to empower and inspire.
Courses - Durham University
Finance. Psychology. Economics. Business. Computer Science. View all courses. With Durham, the emphasis was on potential. Rather than seeing me as a finished product I was able to make mistakes, and learn in the process.
Why Durham - Durham University
A UK top 10 and a World top 100 University. We were ranked 7th in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and in the Guardian University Guide 2024.We were also 8th in the Complete University Guide 2024.; In each of the above guides, a high number of individual subjects at Durham achieved a top 10 position in their field.
About Us - Durham University
Governance. Durham University has a strong leadership team that is driving forward the ambitious University Strategy 2017-2027. Find out more about our Governance Structures. 4,300+ staff members. Over 40% of academic staff are non-UK origin. 120 countries represented by staff and student bodies. 21,588 2023/24 student population.
Departments - Durham University
Welcome. At Durham University we are extremely proud of our staff and students. Prepare to be inspired. Prepare to achieve something extraordinary. Our academic staff are so much more than lecturers. They carry out ground-breaking research that shapes our departments, inspires our courses, and directly informs our teaching.