Summary
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. You’ll be warmly welcomed into the supportive world of college life where you’ll discover a rich extracurricular culture. This includes music, drama and sports as well as a wide range of other clubs, associations and community activities.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate78%Postgraduate22%
Study mode
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Full-time95%Part-time5%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK71%International25%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 46%Female 54%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
7th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000887 89%7th
1 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212185 87%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.06 77%68th
6 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.34 83%22nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.70 70%13th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252605 78%13th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 22261038 47%12th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.313.516th
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.5 98%6th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10089.2 89%8th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10080.7 81%19th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- African & Middle Eastern Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Asian Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Theology & Religious Studies
Overall ranking
12th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10094.5 95%12th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227148 65%25th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.22 81%32nd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.32 83%16th
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.8 98%8th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10085.0 85%13th
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Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
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.