University profile
Durham University
Durham, North East, United Kingdom
Russell Group
About
Why study at Durham University?
Durham University is a collegiate public research university in the cathedral city of Durham in north-east England, founded in 1832 and a member of the Russell Group. Every student belongs to one of its colleges, which provide accommodation, catering and social life alongside the academic departments, and the university is particularly known for humanities, theology, law, physics, geography and archaeology.
At a glance
Durham University in numbers
- 2Campuses
- 1832Founded
- #85QS World Ranking 2027
- #157THE World Ranking 2027
- #5Guardian 2026
- #258THE REF ranking 2021
- 22,000Students
- #33THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#85
QS World University Rankings 2027
#157
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#5
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#258
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
#33
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Durham City campus
All teaching is based in Durham City, spread between the historic Bailey and peninsula near the cathedral and the Mountjoy and Elvet Hill sites to the south.
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Queen's Campus, Stockton
Durham University International Study Centre is based at Queen’s Campus in the town of Stockton-on-Tees (also called ‘Stockton’) provides international students with International Foundation Year and Pre-Masters study opportunities.
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Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Durham Inspiring Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship
- Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
- Global Sports Award: International Scholarship
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