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Durham University

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world rank  168

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University Overview

Founded in 1832, Durham University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Durham (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North East England. This institution also has a branch campus in Stockton-On-Tees. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Durham University (DU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Durham University (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 193-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Durham University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Durham University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Durham University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Durham University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym DU
Founded 1832
Motto Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis
Her foundations are upon the holy hills
Colours Palatinate purple
Mascot
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University Location

Address The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE North East England
United Kingdom
Durham University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Durham University Phone Number (191) 334 2000
Durham University Fax Number (191) 334 6250
Other locations Stockton-On-Tees

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Recognition and Accreditation

Durham University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Durham University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1837


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Durham University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Department for Education (DfE)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • Geological Society
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Durham University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Durham University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Durham University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Durham University's academic range and degree level offering.



Durham University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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Programs and Courses

Durham University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Durham University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Durham University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Durham University.



Durham University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Durham University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Durham University Admission Info


Durham University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Durham University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Durham University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Durham University has more than 6400 international students.

Durham University's Admission Office Admission Office

Admissions Office, Durham University, University Office
Durham DH1 3HP
(191) 334 6059
(191) 334 6128

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Durham University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Durham University Size and Profile


Durham University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Durham University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Durham University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Durham University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Durham University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Durham University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Durham University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Durham University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Durham University Facilities


Durham University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Durham University's Library


Durham University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Durham University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Durham University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Durham University Services


Durham University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Durham University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Durham University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Durham University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Durham University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Durham University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Durham University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Durham University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Durham University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • N8 Research Partnership
  • Universities UK
  • Matariki Network of Universities (MNU)


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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