Global Durham

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.

World Top 100

ranked 78th in the QS World University Rankings 2024

7th

The Guardian University Guide 2024

50th in the world

for employer reputation in the QS World Rankings 2024

19th

in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2024

Global Networks and Consortia

International collaboration is key to Durham's excellence in teaching and research. We have affiliations with many institutions and organisations worldwide.

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World-wide research and partnerships

International partnerships are a core part of Durham's outstanding research and vibrant learning communities. We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship.

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Middle East & North Africa

Latin America & the Caribbean

North America

South East Asia and Australasia

Study at Durham

We welcome talented students from all backgrounds and when you join Durham you become part a community of over 20,000 students from over 130 different countries.

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Global Opportunities and Support

We offer a range of activities, options, funding, and support for students from all backgrounds and degrees to gain international experience working, studying or volunteering abroad during their degree.

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Durham’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goals

We've been ranked 53rd out of 700 universities in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2023.

We’ve signed the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) Accord, where we pledged our commitment to one another to do more and create a better world by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change.

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Global News

Forging partnerships in Malaysia

Durham’s global reach has seen us forge new partnerships in Malaysia.

Global research
Food history research leads to chocolate-themed events in the run-up to Valentine’s Day

Staff and students are planning chocolate-themed events in the lead up to Valentine’s Day in connection with a research project about the origins and history of chocolate.

Research news
Global solutions on climate change and health

Global challenges such as climate change and health need global solutions. That’s why we’re proud to have joined RENKEI, a Japan-UK collaboration for research and learning.

Research news