Clearing

Our research-led education will challenge you, inspire you and help you achieve the extraordinary. From 5 July to 20 October 2025, you can apply for a course through Clearing.

UK Top 10

ranked 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2024

10 subjects

in the World Top 50 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

120+ countries

are represented here, creating a diverse and welcoming community

17 colleges

in our distinctive collegiate system

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We offer an education that challenges boundaries, is research-led and transformative, and takes advantage of the latest digital technologies. Find out more about Clearing, and what to expect from student life at Durham right here.

About Clearing

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Clearing advice and guidance

Essential Guide for Students

Our handy overview of what Clearing is, and how it works.
Essential Guide for Parents and Carers

Find out everything you need to know to support your child through Clearing.

Essential Guide for Students

Our handy overview of what Clearing is, and how it works.

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Essential Guide for Parents and Carers

Find out everything you need to know to support your child through Clearing.

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Durham University offers a variety of outstanding courses and a superb study environment.

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Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad, China

Life in Durham

We like to think we combine the best of many worlds here at Durham University.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historic setting - our transformative wider student experience will also help you develop as a person.

Explore life as a student in Durham

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Student news

Find out more about what it's like to live and study at Durham from our students and alumni.

Highlights

From clearing to Law with a foundation year

In this blog, Lilly, from Josephine Butler College, tells us about her first year at Durham studying Law with a foundation year and why she made the right decision to come to Durham.
Student support at Durham

Second-year student, Ruby tells us about the types of support available at Durham.

From clearing to Law with a foundation year

In this blog, Lilly, from Josephine Butler College, tells us about her first year at Durham studying Law with a foundation year and why she made the right decision to come to Durham.