Guide

Durham University

GB United Kingdom · Durham

A collegiate university in a historic town — the “third” after Oxford and Cambridge in terms of lifestyle.

Tuition
£27 000 – £36 000 / year
Founded
1832
Students
22,000
QS 2027
#85
IELTS from
6.5
Bachelor language
English

Cost — in the course database on the university's website

Schools and programmes

  • Law
  • History
  • Economics & Finance
  • Physics
  • Theology

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — UCAS: medicine / dentistry / veterinary medicine. Only for these fields
  • — UCAS: equal consideration (all other programs). 18:00 London time
  • — Respond to offers. If all decisions are received by 12 May
  • — Applications after this date — Clearing only

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • UCAS application (up to 5 programs)
  • Personal statement (new format — 3 questions)
  • Recommendation (reference) from your school
  • Predicted grades / Foundation / A-levels / IB
  • Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
  • Entrance tests, if required — TMUA, ESAT, LNAT, UCAT, TSA and others
  • CAS from the university → Student visa + IHS
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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