Durham University
Durham University
Durham University overview
Founded in 1832, Durham University — officially known as the University of Durham — is a research-focused public university located in Durham, England.
Established by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a royal charter in 1837, Durham University is not only a member of the Russell Group, which comprises the United Kingdom's most prestigious research universities, but also a member of numerous other respected organizations and associations, including the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Coimbra Group, the European University Association, the N8 Group, the Matariki Network of Universities, the University of the Arctic, Universities UK, and the Virgo Consortium.
Regarded as the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge, Durham University offers students more than 330 undergraduate and graduate programs across 17 colleges and 26 academic departments at its campuses in Durham City and Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees.
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University — officially known as the University of Durham — is a research-focused public university located in Durham, England.
Established by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a royal charter in 1837, Durham University is not only a member of the Russell Group, which comprises the United Kingdom's most prestigious research universities, but also a member of numerous other respected organizations and associations, including the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Coimbra Group, the European University Association, the N8 Group, the Matariki Network of Universities, the University of the Arctic, Universities UK, and the Virgo Consortium.
Regarded as the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge, Durham University offers students more than 330 undergraduate and graduate programs across 17 colleges and 26 academic departments at its campuses in Durham City and Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees.
Durham University faculties and programs
Durham University scholarships and financial aid
Durham University provides certain scholarship and funding opportunities to international students through various partnerships. That said, it is important to keep in mind that the budget and capacity of these programs are limited, that scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, and that admissions standards are high. Students who wish to apply for a scholarship can explore Durham University's scholarship programs at the link below, or reach out to the university's scholarship advising department at scholarships.advice@durham.ac.uk.
Durham University Exam Requirements
Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.
How to get into Durham University
Durham University offers a pre-sessional English preparation program called “Pre-sessional Academic English Courses” to help students develop the academic and English language skills they need for higher education.
Students wishing to apply for undergraduate programs offered by Durham University must meet the following admission requirements.
- Anatolian High School Diploma / Science High School Diploma
- Only high school diplomas from schools recognized by Durham University are accepted.
- A-Level grades accepted by Durham University range from A*A*A to ABB. For the MEB high school diploma equivalencies, please see the table below.
| A-level | Grade 12 Average, minimum average of 85 in the courses required by Durham University |
| A*A*A | ≥90% |
| A*AA | ≥88% |
| AAA | ≥85% |
| AAB | ≥82% |
| ABB | ≥80% |
or
- 3 A-Level courses with grades in the A*A*A to ABB range
or
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- Diploma Score: At least 36 – 38
- English Proficiency Certificate
- An English Proficiency Certificate obtained through exams such as IELTS UKVI, TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic
- Official transcripts listing the courses taken and grades earned during the applicant's high school studies, and particularly in Grade 12
- In addition, Durham University may require applicants to sit exams such as TMUA or ESAT and achieve a sufficient score
Students wishing to apply for graduate programs offered by Durham University must meet the following admission requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree Diploma
- High GPA
- English Proficiency Certificate
- An English Proficiency Certificate obtained through exams such as IELTS UKVI, TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic
- Official transcripts listing the courses taken and grades earned throughout the applicant's undergraduate studies
- A GRE/GMAT score may be required depending on the admission requirements of the graduate program to which the applicant is applying.
Application Deadlines
* These dates are subject to change. Get in touch with our Dream Uni advisors to learn the up-to-date deadlines and all the details about the Durham University application process.
Take a closer look at Durham University
Durham University has two campuses in the northeast of England: one in Durham City and the other, Queen's Campus, in Stockton-on-Tees.
The university's pre-sessional courses are held at Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees, while undergraduate and graduate programs are taught at the Durham City campus.
Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees, situated right beside the River Tees, offers a range of student facilities as well as an International Study Centre.
The university's colleges, academic departments, the vast majority of student-facing facilities, sports facilities, and social spaces are spread across the Durham City campus, which is the size of a small city.
The Durham City campus also features shared university facilities and shops.
At Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees, students have access to a fitness center, exercise classes, a gymnasium, an artificial turf pitch, a spin room, and a multi-purpose activity studio.
Staff at the International Study Centre organize trips throughout the year to introduce new students to the UK and the various experiences it has to offer.
The X12 bus route, which students can use for transportation, connects Middlesbrough, Teesside Park, Sedgefield, Newcastle, and Durham — all located near Queen's Campus.
At the Durham City campus, there are more than 200 student clubs and societies that students can join.
The Durham City campus is also home to Student Community Action, where students can participate in volunteer projects; Palatinate, the university's award-winning student newspaper; Purple Radio, a 24-hour student-run radio station; Durham Union Society, a debating society; Music Durham, comprising 79 music societies; and Durham Student Theatre, made up of 26 theater groups.
Durham University is also home to a range of college sports teams competing across 18 different sports.
Durham University boasts an extensive alumni network that includes many distinguished individuals who have achieved outstanding success across a wide range of fields. Notable alumni include:
- George Alagiah
- Daniel Casey
- George Lazenby
- Roger Moore
- Jonathon Edwards
- Sophie Hosking
- Stephan Rowbotham
- Warren Bradley
- Rahul Mehta
- Bill Bryson
- Jeremy Vine
- David Mercer
- Minette Walters
- David Bellamy
among others.
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