Durham University
University Information
General Information
Founded in 1832, the University is the third oldest in England. Durham is a collegiate institution, with 16 Colleges which provide a social, domestic and pastoral focus for students, as well as University accommodation, if eligible. Ustinov College performs this role exclusively for postgraduate students. The University has long since grown beyond the historic centre of Durham to include a modern science site, student accommodation, libraries, and sports and social facilities. The University buildings are spread across the City on several sites within easy walking distance of each other. Teaching and Research are organised by the Academic Departments which are quite separate from the Colleges.
The University has a total student population of about 16,000, nearly a quarter of those on postgraduate courses. The work of the University covers traditional areas of study/education, including key branches of science and technology. Durham graduates are in great demand among
employers and the University helps to attract investment into the region. It provides training, short courses and expertise for industry, and through its cultural events, conferences and tourist business and as a major employer, the University contributes in a wide social and economic sense to the local community.
Campuses
Durham has two main campuses, Durham City and Queen’s Campus Stockton.
City and Regional Information
Where is Durham?
Durham University is a busy research and teaching community located in the historic cathedral city of Durham in the North-East of England, an area famed for its attractive countryside, coastline and cultural heritage. As well as its magnificent Cathedral and Castle, both World Heritage Sites, the city has other buildings of distinction and fine river banks which can be seen on foot in a few hours. Durham is three hours by train from London and Manchester, two hours from Edinburgh, and less than one hour from two regional airports, Newcastle International and Durham Tees Valley.
Academic Calendar and Important Dates
Academic Calendar 2017/18 (including exams)
Induction Week: 2nd-8th October 2017 Term 1 Michaelmas: 09 Oct 2017 - 15 Dec 2017 Christmas Vacation: 16 Dec 2017 - 14 Jan 2018
Term 2 Epiphany: 15 Jan 2018 - 16 Mar 2018
Easter Vacation: 17 Mar 2018 - 22 Apr 2018
Term 3 Easter: 23 Apr 2018 - 22 Jun 2018
For Postgraduate Business students ONLY, exams will take place in January of each year so students would be required to stay until after the exam period has ended. Dates will be provided once confirmed.
For other years please refer to www.dur.ac.uk/dates
Please note: Durham University currently operates a term system which includes three terms per academic year (see above). Modules (courses) are structured to run for the entire year (i.e. each module runs from October – June).
For students to coming to Durham for less than the full academic year, we are currently unable to provide an official transcript until after end of year Board of Examiners have concluded which would usually be in June of each year. For 2nd cycle students, this could be in October/November.
Application Information and Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Erasmus Exchanges starting Michaelmas Term: Nominations: 28th April 2017
