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Overview

Year founded 1832
Motto Non nobis solum (Not for ourselves alone)
Number of students living in the college 500 (via our accommodation on the Bailey and New Kepier Court)
1st year rooms

250 (UG)
Catering options Catered and Self-Catered
Gowned formal dinners Gowned formal dinners
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Welcome to University College!

University College, known lovingly as “Castle,” is the oldest of Durham University’s Colleges. Castle is a special community filled with inspiring learning opportunities, engaging social activities and meaningful personal support.

Sharing the lovely hilltop Palace Green with Durham Cathedral and several other historic buildings, our college is integral to the Durham World Heritage Site. It is our honour and privilege to live, work and learn in this beautiful living museum. - Professor Wendy Powers, Principal & Associate Vice-Provost.
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Professor Wendy Powers, Principal
Poster for internship

Apply for our Curatorial Internship

Thanks to the generous support of University College alumnus Paul Dunkley, this paid, part-time role lets you work alongside the Castle Curator while studying for your MA in Museum and Artefact Studies.

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Fellows' Garden design (Howarth Litchfield)

Read about Fellows' Garden

We're excited work has begun to revitalise our Fellows' Garden as an outdoor performance space.

Take a virtual stroll around Fellows' Garden

About us

Durham Castle is home to University College, the oldest and founding college of Durham University. Find out more about us, our values, location and history.

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