Which College is right for me?
Our 16 colleges share a lot of similarities, with each providing a small academic community, excellent facilities, opportunities for personal development and a high level of support. However, every college has its own distinctive character, defined by its buildings, traditions and people.
Please note: If your course is based in Durham, you will be a member of one of our 14 Durham-based colleges, one of which is exclusively for postgraduates. If your course is based at Queen's Campus, you will be a member of one of our two colleges based in Stockton.
College summary table
The student numbers given include both full-time and part-time students
All colleges are mixed, the male-female ratio is approximately 50:50.
| Year founded | COLLEGE POPULATION | ACCOMMODATION | CATERING | |||||
|
Total |
Total PG students |
Total |
%En-suite |
Single gender blocks available |
See key below* |
Gowns for
Formal Dinners** |
||
| Collingwood | 1972 | 1113 | 150 | 14 | 25% | N | FC | N |
| Grey | 1959 | 838 | 54 | 36 | 0% | N | FC & SC | Y |
| Hatfield | 1846 | 850 | 160 | 62 | 2% | N | SC | Y |
| Butler | 2006 | 850 | 150 | 31 | 100% | Y | SC | Y |
| St Aidan's | 1947 | 1050 | 220 | 92 | 89% | Y | FC | N |
| St Chad's | 1904 | 460 | 120 | 42 | 60% | N | FC & SC | Y |
| St Cuthbert's | 1888 | 1200 | 110 | 42 | 100% | N | SC | N |
| Hild Bede | 1839 | 1225 | 313 | 65 | 0% | N | FC | N |
| St John's | 1909 | 530 | 160 | 15 | 0% | N | FC | Y |
| St Mary's | 1899 | 800 | 82 | 45 | 15% | Y | FC | Y |
| Trevelyan | 1966 | 699 | 65 | 30 | 0% | N | FC | Y |
| University | 1832 | 770 | 120 | 24 | 100% | N | SC | Y |
| Ustinov (PG only) | 1965 | 1800 | 1800 | 670 | 64% | Y | SC | N |
| Van Mildert | 1965 | 960 | 100 | 26 | 70% | N | FC | N |
|
John Snow (Queen's) |
2001 | 1001 | 35 | Y | PC | Y | ||
| Stephenson (Queen's) | 2001 | 1100 | 60 | 60 | 100% | Y | PC | N |
*FC: Fully-catered (during undergraduate term-time) / SC: Self-catered / PC: Part-catered (2 meals per week - at Queen's Campus only)
**All colleges have special dinner events throughout the year called 'Formals'. Some colleges practice the long-established tradition of wearing gowns at these events. Others are less formal and do not wear gowns to dine in.
- All colleges are within walking distance of lecture venues, study facilities, bars, cafes and shops.
- Most colleges can provide accessible accommodation. Please contact your college to discuss your needs.
- Postgraduate accommodation is single bedrooms only; no shared rooms except in the case of family accommodation.
- All student rooms have internet access.
- All colleges can cater for some special dietary requirements. Please contact your college to see how we may be able to meet your requirements.
