Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research based in historic Durham City.

We are a collegiate university committed to inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham and in the world.

We conduct boundary-breaking research which improves lives globally and we are ranked as a world top 100 university with an international reputation in research and education (QS World University Rankings 2019).

Our commitment to providing a wider student experience that fosters participation and leadership at Durham and beyond means our graduates are among some of the most sought after in the world and we are ranked in the top 40 globally for the employability of our students by major companies (QS 2019).