Durham University

Durham is a compact, friendly and welcoming city, with the famous cathedral and castle at its very heart. In its ancient, cobbled streets you’ll find shops, boutiques, cafés, bars and plenty of culture.

• The city has many shops, pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and a thriving café culture. There’s also Gala theatre and the Riverwalk leisure complex with its cinema.
• Durham's cathedral and castle are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Events and festivals span from books and drama to jazz, plus a Regatta and Lumiere – lighting up the city.
• The university has its own museums which host a variety of exhibitions each year, the 175-seat Assembly Rooms Theatre and a botanic garden, free to students.
• Major venues nearby host events including international cricket, football, rugby and basketball. They also welcome well-known musicians and performers.
• Each college has its own bar and social space for events. College clubs and societies also run their own activities and celebrations.

• All new first-year students become members of one of the university's colleges. Many freshers choose to live in their college.
• Colleges are catered or self-catered. All have a dining hall for formal dinners and events.
• From historic buildings to new purpose-built houses, there are a range of shared or single study bedrooms, some en suite.
• Each college has its own Student Support Office as a point of contact for any welfare or pastoral support students may need.
• In college there are fellow students at all levels of study across a wide range of subjects.

• The Durham SU is the champion of every Durham student. They care about the things that matter to students.
• Run and participate in over 250 student groups, doing everything from stand-up comedy to Quidditch.
• A dedicated advice service offers confidential and impartial guidance – because life as a student isn’t always straightforward.

• Everything in Durham city is within walking distance of all university locations.
• Students can travel by bus to surrounding areas, with cheap day tickets available.
• Durham is on the mainline railway with many services daily. Journeys to London take just 3 hours.
• Nearby Newcastle is a 12-minute ride away, offering all the attractions of a major city plus an international airport.
• Access to Durham by road is good. The A1(M) motorway provides fast, easy access from the north or south.

• The Careers & Enterprise Centre helps students find part-time work in the university, including internships and ambassador roles.
• Various part-time jobs are available in colleges, SU and the city, in administration roles, tutoring, catering and retail.
• Local and university-based part-time opportunities are advertised online via the Student Services Portal and in colleges.

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