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Discover postgraduate study at Durham

Join us on Saturday 27 June to discover inspiring courses, expert teaching, vibrant college communities, and where a Durham postgraduate degree could take you.

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Alumni Fee Scholarship

Supporting Durham graduates looking to undertake a postgraduate degree.

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Durham Master's Bursaries

Supporting UK students from low and middle-income households with postgraduate study starting in 2026.

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Welcome to new alumni

Summer Congregation is just around the corner, but graduation isn't the end of your Durham journey. Find out how to connect with our global alumni network, access alumni benefits and careers support, and get involved with alumni community events.

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Research impact at Durham

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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Knighthood for world-leading cosmologist Professor Carlos Frenk

Professor Carlos Frenk – who is behind one of the foremost theories of the evolution of the Universe – has been knighted in The King’s Birthday Honours.

Global research

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New mission to explore ocean’s response to climate change

We’re part of a major international mission to better understand how the ocean is responding to climate change.

Global research

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Durham researchers recognised with Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize

Researchers from our top-rated Chemistry and Biosciences Departments have been recognised as part of an international team awarded a prestigious 2026 Horizon Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Research news

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Durham alumna Mo Mowlam honoured with blue plaque at Trevelyan College

Dr Marjorie “Mo” Mowlam, one of the most influential figures in modern British politics and our esteemed alumna, has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former college. The plaque recognises both her time at Durham University and her remarkable contribution to peace and public service.

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Wallace & Gromit studio co-founder and alumnus David Sproxton honoured by The King

Durham alumnus David Sproxton, CBE – co-founder and trustee of the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit – has been knighted in The King’s Birthday Honours.

Alumni news

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Chief Medical Officer visits groundbreaking £4.2 million health research initiative

England’s Chief Medical Officer praised a pioneering new research institute we’re helping deliver that could transform the early detection and prevention of disease.

Durham news

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Strengthening our partnerships with Korea

With Korea’s recent association to Horizon Europe, Professor Claire O’Malley, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global), recently visited Seoul where she met with university leaders, research funding agencies, our alumni community and the National Museum of Korea to further enhance our research, academic, and cultural partnerships.

Global research

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Knighthood for world-leading cosmologist Professor Carlos Frenk

Professor Carlos Frenk – who is behind one of the foremost theories of the evolution of the Universe – has been knighted in The King’s Birthday Honours.

Global research

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New mission to explore ocean’s response to climate change

We’re part of a major international mission to better understand how the ocean is responding to climate change.

Global research

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Durham researchers recognised with Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize

Researchers from our top-rated Chemistry and Biosciences Departments have been recognised as part of an international team awarded a prestigious 2026 Horizon Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Research news

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Durham alumna Mo Mowlam honoured with blue plaque at Trevelyan College

Dr Marjorie “Mo” Mowlam, one of the most influential figures in modern British politics and our esteemed alumna, has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former college. The plaque recognises both her time at Durham University and her remarkable contribution to peace and public service.

Durham news

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Wallace & Gromit studio co-founder and alumnus David Sproxton honoured by The King

Durham alumnus David Sproxton, CBE – co-founder and trustee of the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit – has been knighted in The King’s Birthday Honours.

Alumni news

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Chief Medical Officer visits groundbreaking £4.2 million health research initiative

England’s Chief Medical Officer praised a pioneering new research institute we’re helping deliver that could transform the early detection and prevention of disease.

Durham news

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Strengthening our partnerships with Korea

With Korea’s recent association to Horizon Europe, Professor Claire O’Malley, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global), recently visited Seoul where she met with university leaders, research funding agencies, our alumni community and the National Museum of Korea to further enhance our research, academic, and cultural partnerships.

Global research

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Exploring the hidden histories of the female body

For many women, childbirth is transformative. For Dr Erin Maglaque from our Department of History, it also sparked an exploration into how history has shaped understanding, expectation and perceptions of the female body.

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Professor David Alexander appointed trustee of the Royal Astronomical Society

Professor David Alexander from our top-rated Physics Department has been elected as a trustee of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), one of the UK's leading organisations for astronomy and geophysics.

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Parents need better guidance on how to use baby carriers safely

New parents receive little guidance on how to use a baby sling or carrier safely, according to new research.

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Exploring the hidden histories of the female body

For many women, childbirth is transformative. For Dr Erin Maglaque from our Department of History, it also sparked an exploration into how history has shaped understanding, expectation and perceptions of the female body.

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Professor David Alexander appointed trustee of the Royal Astronomical Society

Professor David Alexander from our top-rated Physics Department has been elected as a trustee of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), one of the UK's leading organisations for astronomy and geophysics.

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Parents need better guidance on how to use baby carriers safely

New parents receive little guidance on how to use a baby sling or carrier safely, according to new research.

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Acclaimed actress Charlotte Riley reflects on her time at Durham

Charlotte Riley has enjoyed a distinguished acting career since she first discovered her love of performing at Durham University. She’s appeared in the hit TV series Peaky Blinders, starred alongside Tom Cruise in The Edge of Tomorrow and won critical acclaim for her breakout role as Cathy in a 2009 TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights. This summer she’ll star in the multi-Emmy-nominated show, Ted Lasso, alongside fellow Durham alum Nick Mohammed.

Alumni news

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Global pioneers and leaders to be honoured at Summer Congregation

We are to award honorary degrees to nine distinguished individuals, four of whom are alumni, during our Summer Congregation ceremonies, taking place from 1 to 8 July 2026 at Durham Cathedral.

Durham news

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Unifresher 2027 Rankings

Durham has been recognised as the UK’s leading Russell Group university in the Unifresher 2027 Rankings, achieving the highest number of subject wins.

Durham news

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Acclaimed actress Charlotte Riley reflects on her time at Durham

Charlotte Riley has enjoyed a distinguished acting career since she first discovered her love of performing at Durham University. She’s appeared in the hit TV series Peaky Blinders, starred alongside Tom Cruise in The Edge of Tomorrow and won critical acclaim for her breakout role as Cathy in a 2009 TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights. This summer she’ll star in the multi-Emmy-nominated show, Ted Lasso, alongside fellow Durham alum Nick Mohammed.

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Global pioneers and leaders to be honoured at Summer Congregation

We are to award honorary degrees to nine distinguished individuals, four of whom are alumni, during our Summer Congregation ceremonies, taking place from 1 to 8 July 2026 at Durham Cathedral.

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Unifresher 2027 Rankings

Durham has been recognised as the UK’s leading Russell Group university in the Unifresher 2027 Rankings, achieving the highest number of subject w

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Why study at Durham

Whatever your interests, whatever your passion, we’ve more than likely got a course for you. We currently have 27 departments and schools, offering over 200 undergraduate courses, not to mention postgraduate degrees, both taught and research. We think you’ll be spoilt for choice. Our research-led education will challenge you, inspire you and help you achieve the extraordinary.  
Our distinctive college system and wider student experience programme including drama, music, sport, volunteering, and more will help you to grow and develop as a person.

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Undergraduate scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships for local, home and international students, as well as course, department, college, art, sport or music specific bursaries and awards.

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Be inspired. Be you.

Our collegiate system makes Durham exceptional. Join our supportive community and benefit from our outstanding wider student experience. With students from over 120 countries, Durham University is truly worldwide, based in the beautiful city of Durham, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the North East of England.

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Our student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about student life at Durham. They are studying various courses, know our colleges and are from different countries.

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What being a student at Durham is really like

Read what our students are up to and learn what studying at Durham really looks like. It might surprise you!

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Our student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about student life at Durham. They are studying various courses, know our colleges and are from different countries.

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What being a student at Durham is really like

Read what our students are up to and learn what studying at Durham really looks like. It might surprise you!

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Pathway programmes

Our Foundation programmes provide academic preparation for undergraduate study at Durham. The Durham University International Study Centre provides International Foundation Year programmes for international students.

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What attracted me to Durham and the North East?

Madeleine explains why she chose to study here.

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Holding an offer from us?

Find out everything you need to know about what happens when you receive your results, and how to prepare to join us.

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