Welcome and Orientation 2025

Get ready for university life, here's our guide to help you prepare for your first few weeks, meet fellow freshers and find your way around.

Welcome to Durham

We're looking forward to welcoming you from September 2025.

We're looking forward to helping you settle into student life and make the most of your experience. We encourage you to meet staff and familiarise yourself with your Department, by preparing as much as possible before your course begins.

Your Induction Planner

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Find information that is relevant to you

New Undergraduate UK Students

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New International Students

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New Postgraduate Taught UK Students

New Postgraduate Research UK Students

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View of Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral and Framwellgate Bridge across the river

Arriving in Durham

Information for International students arriving in Durham

International Arrivals 2025

Create your personal Welcome Week planner

Use the Online Planner to create your personalised schedule, simply select: - Your Department - Your College - Your Level of Study (Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research)

The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your Academic department events, but provides lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.

Create your Personal Welcome Week Planner