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Durham University

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Durham, United Kingdom
=172nd in World University Rankings 2025
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About Durham University

Basic information and contact details for Durham University

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Durham is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other.

 Our history as a centre of learning goes back over a thousand years. Founded in 1832, we are England’s third oldest university.  

 We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire. Among our scientists, social scientists, business, arts and humanities scholars we have some of the world’s leading authorities in their field. From child development to the future of the planet; from the fundamental elements of life to seeing further into space and time than ever before; we are shaping the world, from the intimate to the infinite.

 We are committed to making Durham one of the most environmentally sustainable universities in the UK. Alongside major investments in our built environment and our teaching and research activities, we have introduced strong environmental policies and procedures.

 We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship. Our staff and students come from over 120 countries, creating an outward-looking, globally minded and inclusive university.

 We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.  

Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The communities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensures that we always have a sense of community at the heart of everything that we do to ensure our students feel well supported. Our students participate actively in sport, music, theatre, volunteering and business enterprise.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080100
Overall 60.4
Teaching 43.6
Research Environment 43.9
Research Quality 83.7
Industry 62.5
International Outlook 95.5
545658606264201620172018201920202021202220232024202563.660.660.859.958.557.656.754.460.660.4

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Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2024
868890929420212023202486.989.693

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Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Durham University

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Student gender ratio
54 F : 46 M (1)
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International student percentage
33% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
13.7 (1)
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Student total
21065 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Durham University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Durham University

Physical Sciences101–125th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science301–400th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences=84th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences201–250th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Law55th

  • Law

Business and Economics126–150th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities=40th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Education94th

  • Education

Engineering201–250th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology101–125th

  • Psychology