Durham University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #228 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #82 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #23 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #20 of 131 | In England |
| #33 of 2,854 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top100 | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 19,520
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.dur.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 39%*
* Durham University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), General Certicate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or equivalent, with passes in 3 approved subjects at Ordinary ('O') level, or 1 at 'O' and 2 at Advanced ('A') level, or 1 at 'O' and 3 at 'A'. Candidates may offer Advanced Supplementary ('AS') levels which count as 1/2 an 'A' level |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June |
| Enrollment | 19,520 |
| Full time employee | 1,134 |
| Student:staff ratio | 17:1 |
Research profile
Durham University is a world-class research university with 92,363 scientific papers published and 3,001,935 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, and Philosophy.
Durham University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 804 | 7346 |
| 1993 | 844 | 7649 |
| 1994 | 809 | 8086 |
| 1995 | 885 | 9327 |
| 1996 | 1050 | 10104 |
| 1997 | 1075 | 11442 |
| 1998 | 1194 | 13024 |
| 1999 | 1326 | 15730 |
| 2000 | 1510 | 18868 |
| 2001 | 1494 | 22301 |
| 2002 | 1588 | 26995 |
| 2003 | 1655 | 32167 |
| 2004 | 1678 | 35217 |
| 2005 | 1906 | 40961 |
| 2006 | 2181 | 47605 |
| 2007 | 2407 | 54173 |
| 2008 | 2383 | 62117 |
| 2009 | 2582 | 72156 |
| 2010 | 2801 | 79173 |
| 2011 | 2708 | 90210 |
| 2012 | 3152 | 102981 |
| 2013 | 3290 | 115304 |
| 2014 | 3520 | 125734 |
| 2015 | 3633 | 134605 |
| 2016 | 3580 | 143497 |
| 2017 | 3434 | 153184 |
| 2018 | 3734 | 166068 |
| 2019 | 3850 | 187735 |
| 2020 | 4071 | 210883 |
| 2021 | 4028 | 230349 |
| 2022 | 4150 | 216563 |
| 2023 | 4346 | 226354 |
| 2024 | 3369 | 220726 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Durham University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £19,800 - £24,600 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,900 - £12,500 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £17,900 - £25,000 |
All costs are in British pounds (GBP).
Durham University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Durham University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Archaeology, Behavioural Sciences, Bible, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Commercial Law, Criminology, Developmental Psychology, Economics, Education, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Finance, Geography, Heritage Preservation, History, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Mediterranean Studies, Modern Languages, Museum Studies, Music, Neurosciences, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Religion, Social Work, Theology, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management, Visual Arts, Writing |
|---|---|
| Master of Philosophy | Archaeology, Classical Languages, Criminology, Earth Sciences, Government, History, International Studies, Literature, Music, Religion, Social Work, Sports |
| Doctorate | Ancient Civilizations, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, English, Health Sciences, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Theology |
Durham University alumni
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Charlotte Riley
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorstage actorwriterplaywright
- Biography
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Charlotte Frances Riley is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Sarah Hurst in Easy Virtue (2008) and as Catherine Earnshaw in ITV's adaptation of Wuthering Heights (2009).
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Timothy Laurence
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
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Vice Admiral Sir Timothy James Hamilton Laurence is a retired Royal Navy officer and husband of Anne, Princess Royal, the only sister of King Charles III. Laurence was equerry to Queen Elizabeth II from 1986 to 1989. He married her daughter, Princess Anne, in 1992.
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Graham Hancock
- Occupations
- writerjournalistdocumentary participant
- Biography
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Graham Bruce Hancock is a British writer who promotes pseudoscientific ideas about ancient civilizations and hypothetical lost lands. Hancock proposes that an advanced civilization with spiritual technology existed during the last Ice Age until it was destroyed following comet impacts around 12,900 years ago, at the onset of the Younger Dryas. He speculates that survivors of this cataclysm passed on their knowledge to primitive hunter-gatherers around the world, giving rise to all the earliest known civilizations (such as ancient Egypt, Sumeria, and Mesoamerica).
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Gabby Logan
- Occupations
- rhythmic gymnastradio personalitytelevision presentersports commentatorjournalist
- Biography
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Gabrielle Nicole Logan MBE is a Welsh television and radio presenter, and a former rhythmic gymnast who represented Wales and Great Britain. She hosted Final Score for BBC Sport from 2009 until 2013. She has also presented live sports events for the BBC, including a revived episode of Superstars in December 2012 and the London Marathon since 2015. Since 2013, she has co-hosted Sports Personality of the Year for the BBC and she presented the second series of The Edge in 2015.
Durham University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Arabic, Arts and Humanities, East Asian Studies, Eastern European Studies, Educational Sciences, French, History, Italian, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Philosophy, Russian, Spanish, Theology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Therapy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Health | Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Finance, Geography, Government, Health Sciences, Islamic Studies, Law, Medicine, Middle Eastern Studies, Social Policy, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | DU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1832 |
| Motto | Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis |
| Colors | palatinate purple |
Location and contacts
| Address | The Palatine Centre Stockton Road Durham, DH1 3LE United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |