Durham University

Why choose Durham University?

Connecting long traditions with forward-thinking values since 1832. Durham University is England’s third oldest university. With a long history of welcoming students and academics from all over the world, it has developed a global reputation for innovation in research and education.

• 創校於1832年，為英格蘭第三古老⼤學，僅次於⽜津、劍橋

• 校園內擁有兩座聯合國科⽂組織認證的世界⽂化遺產，其中⼀座為學⽣宿舍⽤途

• A World Top 100 University - QS World University Rankings 2021

• Ranked 6th in the UK - The TIMES and THE SUNDAY TIMES Good University Guide 2021

• 90% of subjects ranked in the UK Top 10 - COMPLETE University Guide 2021

英國排名#4（2021 Guardian University Guide）

90%的科系被列入英國排名前10中（2021 CompleteUniversity Guide）

跨入世界百大名校

• 世界 #82 (2022 QS世界 )

• 8個科系躋身於世界排名前 50 (2021 QS世界排名 )

• 提供330種學位課

Employability and student outcomes

Durham University’s Careers and Enterprise Centre facilitate over 200 employer-led events on campus each year with over 100 different employers, including Nissan, TeachFirst, PwC, TPP, the Army, Herbert Smith Freehills, Newton Europe and many more.

• Highest graduate recruitment rate of any UK university - 97.9% of graduates in work or further study three and a half years after graduation - Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17

• Ranked 51st in the world for employer reputation - QS World University Rankings 2021

Faculties and departments

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

World top 50 in Arts and Humanities - QS World Subject Rankings 2021

Seven departments:

• Classics and Ancient History

• English Studies

• History

• Modern Languages and Cultures

• Music

• Philosophy

• Theology and Religion

Faculty of Science

World top 100 in Physics / Psychology - QS World Subject Rankings 2021

Eight departments:

• Biosciences

• Chemistry

• Computer Sciences

• Earth Sciences

• Engineering

• Mathematical Sciences

• Physics

• Psychology

Faculty of Social Sciences and Health

World top 50 in Law / Anthropology - QS World Subject Rankings 2021

Nine departments:

• Anthropology

• Archaeology

• Education

• Geography

• Government and International Affairs

• Law

• Sociology

• Sport and Exercise Sciences

• Durham Centre for Academic Development

Business School

43rd in Europe in Business School - FT European Business Schools 2019

Three departments:

• Accounting

• Economics and Finance

• Management and marketing

Facilities

World-class students. World-class facilities.

• The Bill Bryson Library with 1200+ study spaces and group study rooms

• Top sports facilities at Maiden Castle

• Modern faculty buildings such as the triple-accredited Durham University Business School

• Teaching and Learning Centre (completed in 2019) cutting edge lecture theatres, teaching rooms and education labs.

• New Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science building (completed in 2021).

Colleges

When students progress to Durham University, they will live in College. A College is much more than just a place to sleep and eat.

• All University accommodation is based in one of our colleges and every Durham University student belongs to a college, whether you live in college or elsewhere. 

• Colleges are a place where students live and socialise and have the opportunity to develop their personal skills.

• Colleges are friendly communities which provide a high level of personal support through the College Mentor system, and a full programme of student led-events and extracurricular activities. 

• Each College has excellent facilities for study, socialising, sport/fitness and arts.

• Catered and self-catered options, depending on the College selected. 

• One College – Ustinov College is for postgraduate students only.

杜倫總共有17個學院，⼤致分為⿊袍與非⿊袍，每個學院都有各⾃的特⾊與⽂化。不管是本科⽣還是研究⽣，在入學的那⼀刻都會有⾃⼰所屬的學院。學院除了滿⾜學⽣吃住的需求更提供學⽣擴展社交⼈脈、發展個⼈技能的機會。

Events in College

Student-organised social events are a big part of College life. Events include:

• Musical & theatrical evenings e.g. Shakespeare productions, open-mic nights

• Annual summer and winter balls

• Formal dining events – ‘formals’

• Annual ‘College Day’

“The fun never ceased throughout my time at St. Aidans. From its spectacular formals, which involve decorating the dining hall with some rather impressive themed artwork, to its jazz, rock and cocktail evenings, there's always something to do.”

學院⽣活也包括了許多學⽣⾃治活動、冬夏季舞會、正式晚宴會、音樂劇、學院⽇等。

College overview

• Durham’s College system is an integral part of its student experience – the ‘Durham Difference’ .

• A friendly and supportive environment.

• A College is more than accommodation. It is a complete support package.

• Choosing a College is a “lifestyle” choice.

• Colleges provide a world of opportunities, helping students to excel alongside their academic studies and realise their potential.

• Colleges engender life-long friendships and networks.