| Location | Durham, United Kingdom | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 17362 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1832 | Estimated Cost of Living | 13632 GBP |
| Address | Durham DH1, UK |
Durham University is distinctive - a residential collegiate university with long traditions and modern values. We seek the highest distinction in research and scholarship and are committed to excellence in all aspects of education and transmission of knowledge. Our research and scholarship affect every continent.
We are proud to be an international scholarly community which reflects the ambitions of cultures from around the world. We promote individual participation, providing a rounded education in which students, staff and alumni gain both the academic and the personal skills required to flourish.
Globally-leading reputation for teaching and research
90% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Our departments offer you the chance to be part of a world top 100 university in a uniquely beautiful and historic location and stimulating environment.
Careers & Enterprise
We are here to help you to make career plans and take the next steps towards getting where you want to be.
This can include developing your skills, gaining work experience, exploring your options, making effective applications and preparing for interviews. It doesn't matter if you have no idea about the direction you want to go in, or have a specific career in mind already, we'll provide you with information, advice and guidance.
Inspiring the Extraordinary
We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.
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.
Sustainability at Durham
We are committed to delivering solutions to the net-zero transition. We are well-placed to contribute to delivering solutions in the broad areas of energy, food, health, social impact and water.
The Greenspace Movement brings together Durham University's environmental initiatives and activities. The University’s Energy and Sustainability Team delivers Greenspace, which promotes all of the University’s Environmental Policies, Plans and Procedures.
Be part of a World Class. Study here and you'll not only work with world-class academic staff but you'll also have access to some of the best facilities and study support to ensure you get the most from your postgraduate experience. In the Research Assessment Exercise 2014, the process by which research quality is assessed in UK higher education institutions, Durham was independently assessed as having world-class research in every single area of assessment, with 90% of our research deemed to be of international quality. This means no matter what area of study, in whatever department, you're never far away from a world-leading expert.
Postgraduate study at Durham University offers:
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