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Durham University

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.

About the institution

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.

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things
in the world.

We carry out boundary breaking research which improves lives across the world. We challenge our students and value
a wider student experience that fosters participation and leadership at Durham and beyond. Our supportive approach
enables our people to achieve extraordinary things. And our loyal and devoted worldwide community, wherever they go, whatever they do, are always inspired by Durham University.

We are proud of the extraordinary people we have at Durham. We offer the inspiration, they deliver remarkable achievements.

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Number of Undergraduate Students

17250

Size of Instituition

Large Institution 15,000-30,000
A high volume of applications means a number of programmes can be more selective than others

Selectivity

Extremely Selective (<10% admitted)

Campus Style

Given the collegiate nature of the university, we are both in the city centre and outside of it.

Education Model

Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)

Are there internship opportunities?

Yes - Most programmes offer an option to complete an industry placement, typically for 40 weeks in a year.

Are there study abroad options?

Yes - Most programmes offer an option to study abroad, either for one semester/term or the full year.

Cost of Tuition

Funding

Limited scholarships available: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/scholarships/

IB Grade Requirements

35-38 points

UFP Grade Requirements

Please contact for further details on this.

Subjects

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German
UK Top 10
History
World Top 50
History
UK Top 10
Law
UK Top 10
Law & Legal Studies
World Top 50
Linguistics
World Top 300
Marketing
UK Top 10
Mathematics
World Top 300
Mathematics
UK Top 10
Modern Languages
World Top 100
Music
UK Top 10
Philosophy
World Top 50
Philosophy
UK Top 10
Physics & Astronomy
UK Top 10
Physics and Astronomy
World Top 100
Subject Name
Degree Area
Law
Society & Social Sciences
Liberal Arts Only
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Linguistics
Language & Culture
Marketing
Business
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Modern Languages Mixed
Language & Culture
Music
Performing Arts
Natural Sciences
Sciences
Philosophy
Society & Social Sciences
Physics
Sciences
Politics
Society & Social Sciences
Psychology
Society & Social Sciences
Sociology
Society & Social Sciences
Sport Science
Sciences
Statistics
Mathematics
Theology and Religious Studies
Society & Social Sciences
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