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Inspirational figures from the worlds of human rights, education, media, conservation and business have been honoured by Durham University.
We currently have 27 departments and schools, offering over 200 undergraduate courses, not to mention postgraduate degrees, both taught and research. We think you’ll be spoilt for choice. Our research-led education will challenge you, inspire you and help you achieve the extraordinary.
Durham University (legally the University of Durham) is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and incorporated by royal charter in 1837.
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. View our Annual Reports.
Postgraduate Research. Durham offers a wide range of research degrees which can be studied on a full-time basis for one, two or three years or on a part-time basis for two, four or six years.
Durham is a collegiate university, which means your student experience will be distinctive and based in one of our 17 college communities. Every college has its own character and traditions, and each one offers an inspiring and supportive community.
Durham University is world-leading in academic fields, but we also pride ourselves on challenging you to participate above and beyond your academic commitments.
Hear from our students. You'll find a lot of these in Durham: Bridges, river bends, beautiful historic buildings, trees and more. Students at one of the many independent coffee shops in Durham. A typical scene on the Bailey in the centre of Durham. One of our many award-winning Buildings: the Ogden Centre.
Read the complete guide to Durham University. League table rankings, fees, courses, accommodation, sports and more.
Research to Empower and Inspire. We are a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting.
