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.
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:
- An international reputation for excellence in teaching and research
- A secure collegiate environment offering flexible accommodation options and fantastic value for money
- An active and vibrant postgraduate community in a research-intensive university
- An integrated research training skills program and comprehensive supervision support for research students
- Innovative taught programs that combine the latest academic thinking with flexible study patterns
- A member of the Russell Group of British research universities, Durham University is Ranked 97th in THE World University Rankings (2018) and 78th in the QS World University Rankings (2018).
- Durham is also ranked 6th in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2018, and 5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.
- We are also ranked in the world top 40 for the employability of our students by blue-chip companies world-wide QS World University Rankings (2018)
