Study at Durham
Undergraduate Study
Our research-led education ensures our broad range of courses will challenge and inspire you.
Postgraduate Study
Our taught Masters and research programmes will enable you to push the boundaries of current thinking and research.
Covid-19
We are updating our Covid-19 webpages with information and guidance on a regular basis to reflect the latest government advice.
My tutors at Durham were supportive and helped open my eyes to the different avenues available to me after University. My experiences helped build my confidence, resilience and communication - giving me the necessary skills to represent myself to the best of my ability during interviews.
How to Visit Us
Open Days, Visits and Tours
Find out about our teaching excellence, explore our award-winning facilities, and experience our distinctive college communities.
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Whatever new experiences you’re looking for, you’ll find your place within the evocative and historic surroundings of the city, county and community that is Durham.
City of Culture 2025
We’re proud to be supporting Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025. Being named UK City of Culture 2025 would benefit communities across Durham City and County, turning a national and international spotlight on the area’s rich landscape, heritage and culture.
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Helping our region to thrive
We're proud to be part of how North East England is changing and developing, making Durham an even more attractive place to study, work and live.
Earliest report of ball lightning in England discovered
How do music listeners think emotions sound like in music?
Sports and Cultural Events in County Durham
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
Information about political funding unlikely to sway voters
Younger well educated social media users more likely to spot fake news
The University of the Arctic (UArctic) has appointed Professor Philip Steinberg UArctic Chair in Political Geography
Professor Steinberg discusses Durham’s role as an Arctic research hub, some of Durham’s ongoing Arctic research initiatives, and the significance of the UArctic network.
Physics at Durham to lead International Collaboration on “Developing Molecular Quantum Technologies”
World's first confocal light microscope to study chiral molecules
Durham Drama Festival returns for 2022
Now in its 48th year, the annual Durham Drama Festival takes to the stage from 30 January – 6 February in exciting venues across Durham city. The festival is week-long celebration of new writing created by our students, made up of eight brand new full-length, productions and showcases student-written extracts in a launch night performance. This year promises diverse genres and styles of play with something for everyone.
Durham and Steinway – Setting the standard for musical excellence
Inspiring the extraordinary with project pro:NE
How can we stay safe from Covid-19?
In response to the UK Government's easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Professor Claire Horwell, Professor of Geohealth in our Department of Earth Sciences and Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience, explores how best to stay safe.
The Lost Daughter: portraying the darker sides of motherhood on the page and the screen
Renewable energy: US tax credits for wind and solar mostly benefit big banks
Durham in world top 30 most international universities
We’ve been named as one of the world’s most international universities by the Times Higher Education (THE).
A world of opportunity
Exhibition explores art of traditional storytelling in Japan
Upcoming events
New Year Lantern Festival: late night special opening
Monogatari: the art of storytelling in Japanese woodblock prints
Introduction to International Boundaries: Definition, Delimitation and Dispute Resolution
Households in Extractive Communities: A Crucial Dimension of Energy Transition
Research at Durham: Making an Impact
Our research is making a positive difference to the lives of people all around the world. Across our faculties of Arts and Humanities, our Business School, Science, and Social Sciences and Health, the work of our experts is having a big impact.
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Find your extraordinary
From Our Student Blog: Reflections on my first Spring Festival in Durham
Tangyi Huang, a Computer Science student at University College tells us about his first year away from family at Lunar New Year.
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Our student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about student life at Durham. They represent a range of different course and colleges. You can filter by subject or read their profiles to find out what college they are a member of.
Steinway Masterclass - setting the standard for musical excellence
To celebrate our announcement of becoming the only all-Steinway University in the UK, a number of our musically talented students travelled to London for a rare opportunity to take part in a prestigious Steinway masterclass.
