Catered Only Colleges
For the academic year 2024/2025, there are nine Colleges where catering is provided as a standard part of the accommodation offer. There is no self-catered option at these Colleges so this means that if you are allocated to one of these Colleges, you will need to pay for the full catering package.
*St Chad's College and St John's College are recognised Colleges and their charges and meal times may differ slightly from other catered Colleges.
Self-Catered Only Colleges
For the academic year 2024/25, there are five Colleges where self-catering is provided as a standard part of the accommodation offer. There is no catering option at these Colleges.
Catered and Self-Catered Colleges
There are two Colleges where both catered and self-catered accommodation is available. If you are allocated to one of these Colleges you will be able to express a catering preference for the type of accommodation you want. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that your preference will be met, and you may be offered either type of accommodation.
The college of St Hild and St Bede will offer a blended model for college accommodation and catering for the academic year 2023/24. This will include the choice of rooms at Hild Bede Riverside, offered on a catered basis and rooms at Ernest Place, offered on a self-catered basis.
For the academic year 2024/25, there are five Colleges where catering is provided as a standard part of the accommodation offer. There is no self-catered option at these Colleges so this means that if you are allocated to one of these Colleges, you will need to pay for the full catering package.
*St John's College is a recognised College, and their charges and meal times may differ slightly from other catered Colleges.
For the academic year 2024/25, there are eight Colleges where self-catering is provided as a standard part of the accommodation offer. There is no catering option at these Colleges.
There are four Colleges where both catered and self-catered accommodation is available. If you are allocated to one of these Colleges you will be able to express a catering preference for the type of accommodation you want. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that your preference will be met, and you may be offered either type of accommodation.
*St Chad's College is a recognised College, and their charges and meal times may differ slightly from other catered Colleges.
Whilst College catering is not provided during undergraduate vacation periods, postgraduate students will have access to supplementary catering facilities in pantries for light meals. In addition, Durham's retail catering outlets remain open during the vacation period selling a variety of hot and cold food.
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