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Durham University

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Ranked in the UK's top 10 universities by the Complete University Guide, if you join Durham University you'll gain much more than a degree. A wide array of extracurricular activities and supportive collegiate communities will give you the chance to try out new sports, develop leadership skills or perform in one of the many theatre companies across the university. Whatever new experiences you're looking for, you'll find your place within the evocative and historic surroundings of the city, county and community that is Durham.

Durham University is a collegiate institution. This means that as well as joining the university, you also join a college. College accommodation ranges from historic buildings – including Durham Castle – to purpose-built houses. College life gives you access to a supportive community across disciplines and levels of study. Find @TheDurhamStudent on social media to learn what collegiate life is like from the people who know best – Durham's students.

Gain a world-class education while living in a magnificent city. Just 17 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne in north-east England, the historic city of Durham is compact yet varied. Easy to get around, it offers a wide range of cultural and sporting pursuits, as well as a huge number of places to eat, drink and meet friends. It's also easy to hop on a train to London, Edinburgh or Manchester. If you want to explore further afield, Newcastle International Airport is nearby.

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