Welcome to Ustinov College, Durham University’s sole postgraduate-only College, comprising a community of scholars representing over 100 nationalities.
Renamed in 2003 in honour of the actor and writer Sir Peter Ustinov, who was Chancellor of Durham University, Ustinov College was formerly known as the Graduate Society.
Our focus at Ustinov College is to provide a safe, supportive, motivating and enjoyable collegiate environment that nurtures global citizenship and enables its members to grow intellectually and socially. Globally the College is recognised as a friendly and welcoming place that openly celebrates the strength arising from diversity, interdisciplinarity and collegiality and applauds leadership, creativity, innovation, teamwork and excellence.
At Ustinov I trust you will have a truly unique experience as a ‘Ustinovian’ that will lay the basis for a life-long mutually rewarding relationship with the College, University and the people and communities of the North East of England.
On behalf of all staff at Ustinov I would like to extend a warm and hearty welcome. We look forward to meeting you at one of the many events organised as part of the College’s social and academic calendar.
Prof Glenn McGregor (Principal, Ustinov College)
Emails and newsletters will be sent to all new applicants over the summer months, so please keep an eye out for these.
If you have any queries about arriving in Durham or the information on these pages, please contact us:
ustinov.college@durham.ac.uk
ustinov.admissions@durham.ac.uk
College Accommodation
ustinov.accommodation@durham.ac.uk
To all incoming students, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Durham on behalf of all the Graduate Common Room. You’ll soon see for yourself that you’re about to embark on a journey of a lifetime, in a city that looks like it’s right out of some fairy tale. Congratulations on getting into this prestigious university! I am thrilled to invite you to join all the events, formals, trips, etc. that the GCR organises for you during the year. We’ve got some amazing activities planned already, but we’re always on the lookout for members on the committee! Best of luck for the coming year – we can’t wait to have you join us!
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You can find the College Handbooks below:
The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your academic departmental events, but offer you lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.
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