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Durham, United Kingdom
175th in World University Rankings 2026
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Durham is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other.

 Our history as a centre of learning goes back over a thousand years. Founded in 1832, we are England’s third oldest university.  

 We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire. Among our scientists, social scientists, business, arts and humanities scholars we have some of the world’s leading authorities in their field. From child development to the future of the planet; from the fundamental elements of life to seeing further into space and time than ever before; we are shaping the world, from the intimate to the infinite.

 We are committed to making Durham one of the most environmentally sustainable universities in the UK. Alongside major investments in our built environment and our teaching and research activities, we have introduced strong environmental policies and procedures.

 We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship. Our staff and students come from over 120 countries, creating an outward-looking, globally minded and inclusive university.

 We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.  

Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The communities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensures that we always have a sense of community at the heart of everything that we do to ensure our students feel well supported. Our students participate actively in sport, music, theatre, volunteering and business enterprise.

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Student gender ratio
54 F : 46 M (1)
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International student percentage
34% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
13.2 (1)
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21470 (1)

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Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom, Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom, Belfast


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United Kingdom, London

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

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Singapore


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Australia, Adelaide


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Posted

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Subjects Taught at Durham University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology