Undergraduate

Frequently Asked Questions

The Student Recruitment and Admissions Office is responsible for managing the admissions process within Durham University for full and part time undergraduate courses. Academic Departments are responsible for considering each application and making offers and passing successful applications to one of the sixteen colleges for consideration, whilst the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office ensures that this process occurs as fairly and as transparently as possible and that decisions are communicated to UCAS within agreed deadlines.

The questions below have all been asked by our applicants or their parents at one time or another, and are intended to provide further information regarding the application process, some of our requirements, our collegiate system, the University and life as a student.

If you find that your query is not addressed or if you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions Team directly. Our email address is admissions@durham.ac.uk.

List of FAQs

+Does Durham University recognise the International Baccalaureate?

Yes. Durham University recognises the International Baccalaureate (IB). Our academic departments have noted the excellent preparation it provides for university study, and we value the breadth and depth of study that it offers. Please check our qualifications page, or the UCAS website for information regarding IB entry requirements.