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QS World Rankings By Subject 2023
The QS World Rankings assessed over 18,300 subjects globally, with 12 of our subjects ranked in the world's top 50 in 2023.
Respect Commission
The Durham Commission on Respect, Values and Behaviour was set up in October 2018 to understand people’s experiences of working and studying at Durham.
International Scholarships
We're delighted to be offering a range of International Scholarships to students. Prepare to achieve something extraordinary.
Complete University Guide
We've been ranked 6th in the UK in the Complete University Guide. This further confirms our position among the highest-ranking institutions in the UK.
Humanitarian Crises and Conflicts
We are an international University providing support where people have been affected by humanitarian crises and conflicts across the globe.
Enhancing Biodiversity
We take our duties as a centre of learning, neighbour and employer seriously, and strive to make a positive impact in the world. Read our Biodiversity Strategy.
Professor Tom McLeish FInstP, FRSC, FRS
Everyone at Durham University is saddened by the death of Professor Tom McLeish, FInstP, FRSC, FRS, who was our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) from 2008 to 2014.
Sir Harry Evans Memorial Fund
Inspiring the great journalistic minds and leaders of tomorrow.
News and social media
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Highlights
Durham ranked top 10 in the UK again
Durham University is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK, and we are delighted to be once again ranked 6th in the UK and the top university in North East England in the latest Complete University Guide league table.
Celebrating County Durham’s cultural heritage
We’re celebrating the proud cultural heritage of County Durham by supporting an exciting programme of cultural projects and activities over the next few years. County Durham was recently shortlisted for the UK Government’s UK City of Culture title for 2025.