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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.
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. View our Annual Reports.
Join us for a day of activities, talks and panels at our upcoming Postgraduate Open Days. Book now for your opportunity to learn more about postgraduate study at Durham, explore Durham city, and experience the University first-hand.
Full seal of the university, featuring the coat of arms in the centre. The history of Durham University spans over 190 years since it was founded by Act of Parliament. King William IV granted royal assent to the Act on 4 July 1832, and granted the university a royal charter on 1 June 1837, incorporating it and confirming its constitution. [1]
A typical scene on the Bailey in the centre of Durham. One of our many award-winning Buildings: the Ogden Centre. Loads of study spaces and resources: Inside our main library, the Bill Bryson Library. Get moving! Our Sports and Wellbeing Park is full of cutting-edge facilities and has you covered. The never conquered Durham Castle: Now the home ...
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. Nationally, we’re consistently a top ten UK university and ranked 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
Courses. Our research-led education ensures our broad range of courses will challenge and inspire you. Use the search function below to browse our 300+ undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. An extraordinary future starts right here, right now. Search Our Courses Below.
