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Public university

Durham University

Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
QS ranking
78
Acceptance rate
17%
Tuition fee
USD40,950/ year

Study background

University introduction

Durham University is located in Durham, Durham, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Law, Mathematics, Psychology (non-specific), Business studies and History. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 20,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
75%
25%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
98%
2%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Hong Kong

  3. 3.

    India

  4. 4.

    Singapore

  5. 5.

    United States

Student gender

In this university

47%
53%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 486.2 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 106.5 mn

University website

https://www.durham.ac.uk/homepage/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Law

  2. 2.

    Mathematics

  3. 3.

    Psychology (non-specific)

  4. 4.

    Business studies

  5. 5.

    History

Living abroad

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

30

Clubs & teams

  • Sports

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Academic / Interest

Number of national league teams

125

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

15

Football / Track fields

14

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

6

Badminton courts

24

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

16

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

16 - 18

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
8,620
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
79 - 85%
Temperature
2°
9°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
78 - 79%
Temperature
4°
17°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
79 - 82%
Temperature
9°
19°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
84 - 86%
Temperature
2°
13°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Newcastle International Airport

Distance between airport and university

41 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1 - 2.5 hours
Cost
USD 5 - 82
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 124 - 156

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

50

Score

0.893

Staff in career centre

In this university

469 : 1
469 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

469 : 1
469 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,135 : 1
1,135 students per 1 career staff on average