Durham University

It is one of the UK’s leading universities. It offers students a wide range of interdisciplinary courses, as well as access to research-based learning from leading global experts. It is one of the oldest universities in the UK and offers progressive teaching methods. Durham University offers over 200 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate programmes, as well as many research degrees.

Durham University is a TEF Gold award winner. It is also included in the world’s leading rankings:

• 74th place in the list of the Best Universities in the World – QS World University Ranking 2019;
• 40th place in the list of Best Employers – QS World University Ranking 2019;
• 5th place among the Best Universities in the UK – Guardian University;
• 6th place in the list of Best Universities in the UK – The Complete University 2019.

Durham University includes 17 colleges. These are unique communities that offer a rich sports and social life, while teaching is carried out at the academic faculties of the university. The developed infrastructure of the university allows students to get everything they need for brilliant studies: from dormitories to modern scientific laboratories and centers. Durham University includes the Bill Bryson Library, which contains more than 1.6 million books. Students also have access to more than 300 thousand online knowledge resources. On campus, in Durham Castle, the Palace Library and the Oriental Museum, unique cultural collections are stored, which are the pride of the university. For training, students can use computer labs, as well as borrow laptops.

Currently, the university has more than 18,700 students, more than 30% of whom are foreigners from 130 countries. The university has more than 250 student interest groups, music, sports, theater clubs. Students can also take part in charitable and cultural events.

Durham is one of the safest student cities in the UK. It is almost entirely pedestrianised, very beautiful and interesting. Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It has good transport links to London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Manchester and other major cities, giving students the opportunity to explore much of the country in their free time.

Durham University comprises 25 academic departments and schools.

Education is provided in four main faculties:

1. Arts and Humanities. Includes 7 departments and 1 school:

• Classics and ancient history;
• Learning English;
• Stories;
• Modern languages ​​and cultures;
• Music;
• Philosophy;
• Theology and religion;
• Humanities.

It also includes the English Language Center and the Foreign Language Study Center, as well as several research centers.

2. Natural Sciences. The faculty includes 8 departments:

• Biology;
• Chemistry;
• Computer Science;
• Earth Sciences;
• Engineering;
• Mathematical sciences;
• Physicists;
• Psychology.
• Sociology and science.

3. Social Sciences and Health. The faculty includes 10 departments and schools that are engaged in teaching and research activities:

• Anthropology;
• Sociology;
• Business school;
• School of Education;
• Geography;
• School of Government and International Affairs;
• Law school;
• Department of Sports and Sports Sciences, etc.

4. Business School.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for international students for 2020-21 will range from £17,500 to £30,000/year.