Durham University is a research-intensive Russell Group university founded in 1832. It ranks consistently in the UK top 10 and is globally recognised for law, business, and the sciences. Students benefit from a collegiate system modelled on Oxford and Cambridge, with strong graduate employability.
Durham, United Kingdom
Top 10 (Times Good University Guide 2024)
Top 150 QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 100 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
Top 15 UK universities for research power (REF 2021)
AACSB-accredited Durham University Business School
LLB Law
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 92
MA Education
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 92
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Russell Group membership — one of 24 elite UK research universities.
Collegiate system — 17 colleges give every student a close-knit community.
AACSB-accredited Business School — placing graduates at Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, and HSBC.
Cathedral city campus — ranked among the UK's most beautiful university settings.
Over 90% of Durham graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating.
Business School alumni work at Goldman Sachs, PwC, Deloitte, and KPMG.
Law graduates regularly secure pupillages and training contracts at top-100 UK firms.
Science and engineering graduates frequently progress to PhD programmes at Russell Group universities.
Undergrad
25 Jan 2025 (UCAS deadline)
Postgrad
Rolling — apply early, most programmes fill by June
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Available for select postgraduate programmes only
The campus surrounds a Norman cathedral and castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Everything — libraries, colleges, and labs — is walkable within 10 minutes.
Durham city is small, safe, and student-friendly, with a population of around 50,000. London is 3 hours by train; Newcastle Airport is 20 minutes away.
Valid unconditional offer from Durham
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
Valid passport (6+ months remaining)
Student visa (UK Tier 4 / Student route)
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
English language proof: IELTS 6.5 minimum
