Your gateway to postgraduate study has begun. Join the online Durham Global Gateway Series from 26 November until 12 December. Feel informed, prepared and excited for your postgraduate journey. …

With students from over 120 countries, Durham University is truly worldwide, based in the beautiful city of Durham, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the North East of England.

Durham is one of the UK’s most historic universities, and its unique collegiate system creates a strong sense of belonging. The University provides outstanding opportunities that help to enrich student life …

If you don’t have British (or Irish) nationality and you're planning to travel to the UK to study at Durham, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel.

The historic city of Durham is compact, yet varied. Easy to get around, it offers a wide range of cultural and sporting pursuits, and also a huge number of places to eat, drink and meet friends. So whatever …

Why Durham? When you study at Durham you’ll graduate with so much more than a degree. You’ll have the chance to develop your skills, explore your career options and ensure you’ve got the best …

Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, with over one third of our students coming from an international background.

The basketball programme runs throughout the university year, with fixtures held every Wednesday. This also has a knockout competition, where teams can progress through to the Cup stages and …

This has been affirmed once again in the QS World University Rankings 2026 where we rank within the world top 100. We also have a strong academic reputation – testament to the international impact of …

Durham University is based in the city of Durham, located in the North East of the UK. To help you navigate around the University, we have a range of static maps which form part of our Self-guided tours.