Late applications for 2025 entry

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

World Top 100

Ranked joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025

65th

in the world for employer reputation in the QS World University Rankings 2025

UK top 5 University

Complete University Guide 2026

86%

of Durham’s international graduates were in work or further study 15 months post graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22).

Why study at Durham

Are you considering your options for undergraduate or postgraduate study starting this September? Due to high levels of volatility we know some students may still be considering applying or transferring to a UK university at this late stage. We’re here to help you. Find out more on the page below.

Durham is a world top 100 university, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study opportunities. Our teaching is research-informed and delivered by some of the world's leading experts in their fields.

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5th Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

6th Guardian University Guide 2025

5th The Complete University Guide 2026

21 subjects in the World Top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

Shaping your future career

Durham graduates go on to exciting and fulfilling careers across the globe. We are 65th in the world for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings 2025), and 86% of Durham’s international graduates were in work or further study 15 months post graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22).

A collegiate community of extraordinary people

We are a collegiate university, which means that your student experience will be based in one of our 17 distinctive college communities, with opportunities to make life-long friendships, develop new skills and experiences, and access support and guidance when you need it.

A global centre of excellence in a unique and historic setting

Durham is a global university, providing a supportive and welcoming environment to students and staff from over 120 different counties. Durham is also one of England’s oldest universities, set in a beautiful and historic location with a World Heritage Site at its heart.

Becoming a Durham student is the first step on your journey to achieving the extraordinary

International students typically arrive at Durham towards the end of September with teaching beginning from early October. From June 2025 onwards, we are still accepting enquiries and late applications. We would be delighted to hear from you!