Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #85
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Students
- 21,588
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1832
Overview
Durham University is a globally outstanding public research university located in the historic city of Durham, north-east England. With 17 residential colleges, 27 academic departments across four faculties, and over 330 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, it combines research-led education with a distinctive collegiate community. The university ranks 85th in the world (QS 2027) and 6th in the UK across The Times, Guardian and Complete University Guide 2027, with 88% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Management
- Marketing
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Law
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biosciences
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Geography
- Sociology
- Education
- Social Sciences
- History
- English Studies
- Philosophy
- Music
- Modern Languages
- Theology and Religion
- Liberal Arts
- Government and International Affairs
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Natural Sciences
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS); Royal Society of Chemistry (Chemistry programmes)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£20,000 – £38,000 / year
From about $25,400 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees vary by course, mode of study (full-time/part-time), and fee status (home/international). Fees are quoted per year and subject to increases in subsequent years. International students classified as 'overseas' for fee purposes pay higher rates. Specific fees are listed on individual course pages.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGCE Primary (UK) (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.