Durham University

Durham University is the third oldest university in England and is a place of international reputation. The strength of our academic excellence is reflected in the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) where many of our departments were ranked among the best in the UK. In 2008, 90% of Durham’s research was of international quality.

“Durham University’s high quality teaching, rated excellent in 24 subjects, is underpinned by world-class research. A place at Durham is one of the most sought-after in Britain.” – Sunday Times University Guide 2008

At Durham students are taught by academic staff who are acknowledged as experts in their fields and are at the forefront of developments in their subject area. This is demonstrated not only through the research and teaching that they undertake, but also by the worldwide demand for their expertise.

 

Location

Durham, England (UK)

The university is located in Durham- a truly beautiful city located on the River Wear in the North East of England.

 

School & Faculty

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Biosciences
  • Business School
  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Ancient History
  • Combined Honours in Social Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language Centre
  • English Studies
  • Foundation Centre
  • Geography
  • Government & International Affairs
  • History
  • Law School
  • Liberal Arts
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Medicine, Pharmacy and Health, School of
  • Modern Languages & Cultures, School of
  • Music
  • Natural Sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences
  • Theology & Religion

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Rankings

Rankings Subjects/ Topics Resources
#7 Best Universities in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#2 Marketing in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#4 General Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#7 Politics in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#4 Education in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#6 Law in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#7 Economics in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
Top 10 Computer Science in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#89 Best Universities in the World QS World University Rankings 2025
#5 Archaeology in the world QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 50 Law in the world QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 50 Arts & Humanities in the world QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 100 Social Science and Management in the world QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 100 Business and Management in the world QS World University Rankings 2024
TEF Silver Award 2023 Teaching Excellent Framework Ratings 2023