Summary
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham University is a university like no other.
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 2024
Overall ranking
8th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000882 88%8th
2 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212185 87%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.88 78%74th
30 -
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 30332357 78%16th
4 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2103898 43%18th
8 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.313.516th
4 -
Continuation
/ Max 10097.5 98%6th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10085.6 86%8th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10082.2 82%8th
Subject League Tables 2024
- 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
11th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10092.8 93%11th
8 -
Entry standards
/ Max 227148 65%25th
9 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.20 84%12th
7 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.32 83%16th
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.8 98%8th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%16th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Many of their degrees can be taken with a placement or sandwich year, there are also opportunities to go abroad to study or work, allowing you to gain valuable employability skills and broaden your horizons. Combined with the many course combinations available, high-quality teaching and facilities, and a wealth of clubs and societies to join, you’ll have no problem finding the right fit for you. Find Durham University on our league tables to see where they rank across different measures.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
Durham University is a collegiate institution whose individual colleges provide accommodation for students. All first-year undergraduate students can apply to be guaranteed an offer of university accommodation. At some colleges accessible accommodation is available for disabled students.