Teikyo University of Japan in Durham (TUID) was established in 1990 in the spirit of the Teikyo University Group to encourage students' interest in international affairs and broaden their global perspectives. To achieve this, qualified students of Teikyo University School of Liberal Arts are offered places at TUID every year. During their stay at TUID, Teikyo students are granted the status of matriculated members of the University of Durham.

On campus, they live in two Japanese Halls of Residence and one English College (St. Mary's). They become actively involved with English students in a diversity of sports and recreational activities. I am very proud of our achievements to date on the integration front. Our students enjoy a wonderful setting at the outset of their academic pursuits.

Residential hall for Teikyo Students
	Shoichi hall	Etsuko hall	St Mary's College

Pursuit of studies in magnificent historical surroundings

The City of Durham, situated one hour north of London by air, is a world heritage site renowned for its charm and antiquity. The University of Durham was founded in 1832 and is the third oldest in England. Moreover, as one of Britain's earliest centers of Christianity, Durham has a tradition of teaching and learning that stretches back a thousand years.

The University, the heart of which is a magnificent Norman Cathedral standing in all its glory next to a fine example of a Motte and Bailey Castle, is the home to Teikyo University students each year. The opportunity, therefore, for Japanese students to pursue their studies in such magnificent historical surroundings where they can also taste the rich local culture is truly unique.

Since 1990, Teikyo's students have continued to enjoy the unique opportunity of studying alongside Western students, and have been fully integrated into the Durham University students as the college members.

Unrivaled opportunities for sport and social involvement

Durham University also offers a diversity of societies, sports' clubs and cultural activities to Teikyo students. A variety of interests are covered, from music, drama, and volleyball to rowing on the River Wear. Each year, able TUID students are privileged to represent their college, and sometimes the University or even City of Durham, in sporting competitions. There is also an active "Community Partners" scheme in operation which enables Teikyo students to visit and dine with families in the wider community. Students also partake in tours of famous European cities as part of their education at Teikyo University of Japan in Durham.