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We provide an education that challenges boundaries, is research-led and transformative and takes advantage of the latest digital technologies.

3rd in the UK

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

5th in the UK

Guardian University Guide 2026

5th in the UK

The Complete University Guide 2026

21 subjects

in the World Top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

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Undergraduate study

Our research-led education ensures our broad range of courses will challenge and inspire you.
Postgraduate study

Our taught Masters and research programmes will enable you to push the boundaries of current thinking and research.

Undergraduate study

Our research-led education ensures our broad range of courses will challenge and inspire you.

Postgraduate study

Our taught Masters and research programmes will enable you to push the boundaries of current thinking and research.

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You'll find a lot of these in Durham: Bridges, river bends, beautiful historic buildings, trees and more.

Students sitting in front of a cafe in Durham

Students at one of the many independent coffee shops in Durham.

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

Aerial photo of our Sports and Wellbeing Park

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 for our University College.

Ustinov college - our only postgraduate only college.

Campus & location

To achieve the extraordinary, you’ll need access to exceptional and sustainable facilities.

At Durham, you’ll find modern and purpose-built lecture theatres and seminar rooms, as well as state-of-the-art labs and well-stocked libraries. The historic city of

Durham is compact, yet varied. Easy to get around, it offers a wide range of cultural and sporting pursuits, and also a huge number of places to eat, drink and meet friends. So whatever your interests, you are certain to find your place here.

Scholarships

We're committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances. We offer a range of scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate (taught and research), international and current students.

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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.

Emily Smith

English Literature

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