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Durham University

Location

The University Office, The Palatine Centre, Durham, GB, Durham United Kingdom

Ranking

# 78QS World University Rankings

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99Undergraduate programs

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204Postgraduate programs

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About Durham University

The UK-based Durham University is a public research university situated in the North East of England, UK, founded in 1832. Durham is the joint 78th best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings® 2018 and ranks among the top 10 universities in the world for: 
  • Theology, divinity and religious studies 
  • Archaeology 
  • Geography 
See Durham University’s performance in all QS World University Rankings® by Subject here. 

About Durham University

The UK-based Durham University is a public research university situated in the North East of England, UK, founded in 1832. Durham is the joint 78th best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings® 2018 and ranks among the top 10 universities in the world for: 
  • Theology, divinity and religious studies 
  • Archaeology 
  • Geography 
See Durham University’s performance in all QS World University Rankings® by Subject here. 

Available programs

Undergraduate courses at Durham University include: 

  • International relations 
  • Philosophy, politics and economics 
  • Marketing and management with business placement 
  • Accounting and finance

Ancient History

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Archaeology

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Geography

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History

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Liberal Arts

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Finance

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Master’s degrees taught at Durham University include: 

  • Medieval and early modern studies
  • Spirituality, theology and health
  • Archeology 
  • Social work 

Classics (Taught)

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Classics (Taught)

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University information

General

600+
3+
6+
92+

Bachelor

1300+
3+
89+
6+
92+
21,492
80%
20%
6,841
60%
40%
1,958
58%
42%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

Durham University is one of the top public universities in Durham, United Kingdom. It is ranked #78 in QS World University Rankings 2024.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #92
  • 2014
    #90
  • 2015
    #=92
  • 2016
    #61
  • 2017
    #74
  • 2018
    #=78
  • 2019
    #74
  • 2020
    #78
  • 2021
    #86
  • 2022
    #=82
  • 2023
    #92
  • 2024
    #78

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