Durham University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #178 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #58 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #17 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #15 of 131 | In England |
| #8 of 1,014 | For Astrophysics and Astronomy |
| Top100 | For 62 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Enrollment
- 19,520
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.dur.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Publications & Citations
Durham University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 676 | 9707 |
| 1992 | 761 | 10886 |
| 1993 | 793 | 11559 |
| 1994 | 744 | 12635 |
| 1995 | 917 | 14438 |
| 1996 | 1065 | 16246 |
| 1997 | 1177 | 18838 |
| 1998 | 1266 | 21805 |
| 1999 | 1472 | 26722 |
| 2000 | 1560 | 31860 |
| 2001 | 1648 | 39164 |
| 2002 | 1675 | 45886 |
| 2003 | 1839 | 54494 |
| 2004 | 1973 | 62618 |
| 2005 | 2163 | 71415 |
| 2006 | 2519 | 84985 |
| 2007 | 2644 | 96472 |
| 2008 | 2768 | 108417 |
| 2009 | 3077 | 131019 |
| 2010 | 3245 | 142413 |
| 2011 | 3228 | 162256 |
| 2012 | 3555 | 180654 |
| 2013 | 3914 | 202775 |
| 2014 | 4225 | 216410 |
| 2015 | 4447 | 227891 |
| 2016 | 4538 | 232861 |
| 2017 | 4569 | 246402 |
| 2018 | 4702 | 250291 |
| 2019 | 4917 | 270915 |
| 2020 | 5391 | 314004 |
| 2021 | 5250 | 330304 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $11,250 | $6,250 |
| International students | $18,750 |
Durham University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | + | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | + | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | + | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | + | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | + | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | + | + | + | + |
| 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
- actorplaywrightstage actorfilm actorwriter
- Biography
-
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, KCVO, CB, ADC is a retired Royal Navy officer and the second husband of Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Laurence was equerry to the Queen from 1986 to 1989.
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Gabby Logan
- Occupations
- radio personalitytelevision presentersports commentatorrhythmic gymnast
- Biography
-
Gabrielle Nicole Logan is a British presenter and a former international rhythmic gymnast. She hosted Final Score for BBC Sport from 2009 until 2013. She has also presented a variety of 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.
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Graham Hancock
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
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Graham Bruce Hancock is a British writer and journalist. He promotes pseudoscientific theories involving ancient civilizations, Earth changes, stone monuments or megaliths, altered states of consciousness, ancient myths, and astronomical or astrological data from the past.
General info
| Alternative names | DU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1832 |
| Accreditation | Privy Council |
| Motto | Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis Her foundations are upon the holy hills |
| Colors | palatinate purple |
| Academic structure | Faculty of Social Sciences and Health Faculty of Arts and Humanities Faculty of Science |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) European University Association (EUA) N8 Research Partnership Universities UK Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road Durham, North East England, DH1 3LE United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | +44 (191) 334 2000 |
| Fax | +44 (191) 334 6250 |