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

Ranking Subjects/ Topics Resource
#82 University in the World QS World University Ranking 2022
Top 5 Archaeology in the World QS World University Ranking 2022
Top 5 Theology, Divinty & Religious Studies in the World QS World University Ranking 2022
Top 20 Arts & Humanities in the World Times Higher Education 2021
Top 40 Law in the World Times Higher Education 2021
Top 100 Education in the World Times Higher Education 2021
Top 100 Physical sciences in the World Times Higher Education 2021
Top 100 Social sciences in the World Times Higher Education 2021
#4 University in the UK The Guardian 2022
Top 10 Accounting & Finance in the UK The Complete University Guide 2022
Top 10 Business & Management Studies in the UK The Complete University Guide 2022
Top 10 Computer Science in the UK The Complete University Guide 2022
Top 10 Marketing in the UK The Complete University Guide 2022
Top 10 Politics in the UK The Complete University Guide 2022
Top 10 Chemistry in the UK The Complete University Guide 2022