4 Durham University
Welcome to Durham University Durham is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people in a unique and historic setting – a university like no other. Located in the beautiful City of Durham, we are one of the oldest universities in the UK, yet have a modern and forwardthinking mindset.
More than
150
countries are represented here, creating a diverse and welcoming international community.
With 27 academic departments and schools, offering over 190 postgraduate taught and research degrees, our teaching is research-informed and led by dedicated academics, many of whom are world-leading experts in their field. Durham is a collegiate university, which means your student experience will be distinctive and supported by one of our 17 college communities. So if you are looking for excellent teaching and research opportunities in outstanding facilities, combined with a unique college experience, then look no further than Durham University. You are guaranteed a warm welcome.
Top 10 UK university, ranked 5th in The Guardian University Guide 2020 and 6th in The Complete University Guide 2020.
