Durham University About us


Key stats


Number of students: 21,588 (2023-24)


Year founded or established: 1832


Campus type: City campus


Location: Durham city


Study abroad: Yes


(if applicable to course) Contact


Contact name: Admissions Enquiries Website:


durham.ac.uk


elephone number: 0800 987 4120 (Admissions)


durhamuniversity @durhamuni durham-university @durhamuniversity


A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. Choose from a huge range of fascinating courses and enjoy our world-class facilities. Join our supportive college community and benefi t from our outstanding wider student experience.


Entry requirements


We accept a wide range of qualifi cations from the U and the rest of the world – fi nd entry requirements at dur.ac.uk/courses/


Employability


Graduate with so much more than a degree – have the chance to develop your skills, explore your career options and ensure you’ve got the best possible start to your future. Our graduate success rates speak for themselves – currently 65th in the world* for employer reputation! Students move on to a variety of different fascinating career paths. Durham alumni Sunita Ramani says: “I’m a trainee at Greenhouse PR, which is an environmental communications/PR agency. Studying English Literature at Durham was pivotal to me securing this role, as the research and writing skills I developed have helped me enormously with the PR work I’m doing now.”


ere to help


As a collegiate university, Durham has a wide range of student support and wellbeing services – both within our 17 colleges and through the wider university – from counselling services, disability support to fi rst-generation scholars network – whatever you need, Durham can support you! We also have fi nancial support available with our cost-of-living hub, fi nancial advice and many scholarships and funding opportunities.


Looking for


Candidate profi le We are looking for students who have a curious mind and a passion and keen interest in the subject they are applying to. We are interested to hear from students who have knowledge and skills that will enable them to engage fully with their chosen subject at degree level.


Etracurricular We are keen to hear about any interests that applicants have outside of their studies and how the skills they are learning will prepare them well for university life. It doesn’t matter what these are – but evidencing anything relevant is key!


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* In the S World University Rankings 202.


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