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In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien explores how Durham University is both pioneering research to understand and address this global challenge, and working locally to preserve and enhance our beautiful city, county and region.
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At Durham, you’ll find modern and purpose-built lecture...
- Research & Business
Our reputation as a world-leading university has been...
- Alumni
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- Undergraduate
We currently have 27 departments and schools, offering over...
- Postgraduate
Postgraduate taught study will extend your knowledge and...
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Durham is one of the world’s leading universities, as shown...
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Durham University (legally the University of Durham) [6] is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and incorporated by royal charter in 1837.
We currently have 27 departments and schools, offering over 200 undergraduate courses, not to mention postgraduate degrees, both taught and research. We think you’ll be spoilt for choice. Our research-led education will challenge you, inspire you and help you achieve the extraordinary.
Postgraduate taught study will extend your knowledge and skills and allow you to specialise in a subject beyond undergraduate level. A postgraduate qualification can enhance your career prospects or take your career in a different direction.
With 27 academic departments offering more than 120 undergraduate courses, our teaching is research-informed and led by dedicated academics, many of whom are world-leading experts in their field. 90% of our subjects are ranked in the UK top 10 in The Complete University Guide 2024.
Over 4,500 international students from 156 countries choose to make Durham University their home, so whatever you choose to study you'll be more than welcome here. Why Durham? Durham is one of the world's leading Universities as shown by our World Top 100 position in the QS World University Rankings 2024, where we are ranked 78th.
Founded in 1832, we are England’s third oldest university. We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.