New Business School - Waterside

Durham University Business School

From September 2024 you will be taught from our brand new Business School building, Waterside. This additional building will complement our current Mill Hill Lane site and both sites will deliver a world-class business teaching and learning experience.

Waterside is nestled in the heart of Durham City Centre just a few minutes walk from the railway station, along the scenic banks of the River Wear. The new Business School will become the central hub for all your MBA activity, including lectures, events, workshops, and student support, and will provide an exceptional learning environment for you to progress on your MBA journey.

You will have access to high-quality spacious study areas for your individual study and group work activities, providing you with the perfect environment to focus on your assignments or network with your cohort. Waterside represents more than just a new building; it signifies a significant enhancement of our facilities and will enable us to facilitate even more cutting-edge business research.  

Visit our Business School locations page to learn more about where Waterside is situated. 

Durham City

Durham is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

Students appreciate not only the University and School with its rich history and heritage, but also the atmosphere of Durham. The Durham World Heritage Site was added to the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1986, and includes Durham Cathedral, the Shrine of St Cuthbert and Durham Castle.

Find out more about Durham's world heritage status.

The city of Durham is a gateway to the picturesque area of the North East of England. Students visit Durham at the start of the programme, and for additional elective modules as they choose. Durham is a 20 minute taxi ride away from Newcastle Airport and the railway station is on the main east coast line with direct links to London and Edinburgh.

This is Durham - Place of Light

Explore our beautiful and inspiring landscape in this video.

Our Colleges

As a Durham MBA (Full-time) student you will become a member of one of our colleges or societies - thriving international communities offering unique opportunities for intellectual, cultural and social engagement. Your college will become your home from home.

You will have the opportunity to express your preference of college or private accommodation (if you prefer) on application. Find out more information about our colleges.

Sport at Durham

Sport is an important part of Durham life and our facilities are second to none. From our British Rowing Performance Centre to the British Fencing Centre, and the FA Women’s Super League, we can offer something for everyone. For more information visit Team Durham

Alumni network; support your future growth

When you join us, you become a member of the Business School’s Alumni Association. With over 36,000 members, the network reaches over 140 countries worldwide, facilitating friendships and business connections, sitting at the heart of your Durham experience.

Find out more about our alumni, or you can contact our alumni team.