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University of Durham

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Durham University International

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The Complete Guide to Durham University (Academics, Sports, Societies and Social Life)

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Durham University Campus Tour

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A Realistic Day in the Life at Durham University

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WHY I DROPPED OUT OF DURHAM UNIVERSITY..... and is it the right choice for you?

Durham University is a collegiate public research university in Durham, North East England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837. It was one of the first universities to commence tuition in England for more than 600 years and is one of a number of institutions that has been described as the third-oldest university in England. As a collegiate university its main functions are divided between the academic departments of the university and 16 colleges. In general, the departments perform research and provide lectures to students, while the colleges are responsible for the domestic arrangements and welfare of undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers and some university staff.
  • Origins 

  • The church university, 1832–1909 

  • The federal university, 1909–1963 

  • The modern university, 1963–1999 

  • Development in Stockton, 1992–1999 

  • 21st century 

  • Closure of Queen's Campus and expansion in Durham 

  • Campus 

  • Durham City 

  • Mountjoy 

  • Elvet Hill 

  • Development plans 

  • Ushaw College 

  • Queen's Campus 

  • Libraries 

  • Museums 

  • Academic year 

  • Colleges 

  • Governance 

  • Schools and faculties 

  • Admissions 

  • Widening access 

  • Research 

  • Rankings and reputation 

  • Student organisations 

  • Diversity 

  • Civic engagement 

  • Town and gown relations 

  • Student media 

  • Sport 

  • Music and drama 

  • Societies 

  • Notable people