Durham University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 257 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 97 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 23 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 20 of 1 | In Durham |
| # 24 of 984 | For Entrepreneurship |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
46%
Enrollment
19,520
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), General Certicate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or equivalent, with passes in 3 approved subjects at Ordinary ('O') level, or 1 at 'O' and 2 at Advanced ('A') level, or 1 at 'O' and 3 at 'A'. Candidates may offer Advanced Supplementary ('AS') levels which count as 1/2 an 'A' level |
| Academic Calendar | October to June |
| Enrollment | 19,520 |
We've calculated the 46% acceptance rate for Durham University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Durham University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Durham University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Durham University.
Faculty : Arts and Humanities
Ancient Civilizations
Anthropology
Arabic
Arts and Humanities
East Asian Studies
Eastern European Studies
Educational Sciences
French
History
Italian
Linguistics
Middle Eastern Studies
Music
Philosophy
Russian
Spanish
Theology
Faculty : Science
Astronomy and Space Science
Biological and Life Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Geology
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Faculty : Social Sciences and Health
Anthropology
Archaeology
Business Administration
Economics
Education
Finance
Geography
Government
Health Sciences
Islamic Studies
Law
Medicine
Middle Eastern Studies
Social Policy
Sociology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Durham University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Master's Degree
Accountancy
Anthropology
Applied Linguistics
Archaeology
Behavioural Sciences
Bible
Business Administration
Christian Religious Studies
Civil Engineering
Classical Languages
Commercial Law
Criminology
Developmental Psychology
Economics
Education
Educational Testing and Evaluation
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Finance
Geography
Heritage Preservation
History
International Business
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Literature
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Mediterranean Studies
Modern Languages
Museum Studies
Music
Neurosciences
Peace and Disarmament
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Primary Education
Religion
Social Work
Theology
Translation and Interpretation
Transport Management
Visual Arts
Writing
Master of Philosophy
Archaeology
Classical Languages
Criminology
Earth Sciences
Government
History
International Studies
Literature
Music
Religion
Social Work
Sports
Doctorate
Ancient Civilizations
Biology
Biomedicine
Chemistry
Classical Languages
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Engineering
English
Health Sciences
History
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Religion
Social Sciences
Theology
Research profile
Durham University is a world-class research university with 95,156 scientific papers published and 3,154,427 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
48,750
/ 1,390,590
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
47,014
/ 1,870,187
|
| Engineering |
42,627
/ 1,623,663
|
| Biology |
39,929
/ 1,607,750
|
| Environmental Science |
39,757
/ 1,404,486
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
34,890
/ 1,476,100
|
| Chemistry |
34,381
/ 1,409,231
|
| Computer Science |
33,325
/ 1,220,824
|
| Geography and Cartography |
25,643
/ 899,894
|
| Philosophy |
25,141
/ 630,276
|
| Political Science |
25,134
/ 660,296
|
| Law |
23,176
/ 613,500
|
| Geology |
22,443
/ 850,440
|
| Medicine |
22,126
/ 934,000
|
| History |
21,970
/ 532,643
|
| Sociology |
21,325
/ 677,135
|
| Materials Science |
19,056
/ 763,931
|
| Organic chemistry |
17,451
/ 670,244
|
| Psychology |
16,703
/ 625,546
|
| Archaeology |
15,977
/ 485,145
|
| Paleontology |
15,646
/ 631,214
|
| Business |
14,702
/ 490,989
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
14,043
/ 700,914
|
| Mathematics |
14,030
/ 483,469
|
| Ecology |
13,625
/ 559,516
|
| Optics |
13,397
/ 528,613
|
| Biochemistry |
13,199
/ 580,523
|
| Economics |
13,134
/ 416,707
|
| Art & Design |
11,902
/ 272,170
|
| Genetics |
11,529
/ 465,398
|
| Linguistics |
10,905
/ 304,719
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
10,757
/ 348,446
|
| Statistics |
10,459
/ 400,177
|
| Nuclear Physics |
8,686
/ 392,118
|
| Metallurgy |
7,791
/ 299,976
|
| Earth science and Geoscience |
7,313
/ 318,160
|
| Electrical Engineering |
7,184
/ 243,678
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
6,980
/ 246,079
|
| Pathology |
6,926
/ 316,752
|
| Computer Vision |
6,758
/ 341,771
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Roy Ascott
1934-. (aged 92)
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artist
university teacher
new media artist
multimedia artist
Roy Ascott FRSA is a British artist, who works with cybernetics and telematics on an art he calls technoetics by focusing on the impact of digital and telecommunications networks on consciousness. Since the 1960s, Ascott has been a practitioner of interactive computer art, electronic art, cybernetic art and telematic art.
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2. Tony Johnstone-Burt
1958-. (aged 68)
naval officer
Vice Admiral Sir Charles Anthony Johnstone-Burt, KCVO, CB, OBE, DL is a retired Royal Navy officer who is currently serving as the Master of the Household. In this role, he took part in the 2023 Coronation.
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3. Anna Firth
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
barrister
Annalissa Firth is a British former politician and former barrister who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Southend West from 2022 to 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, she was also a councillor on Sevenoaks District Council between 2011 and 2022.
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4. Chris Terrill
1952-. (aged 74)
television director
anthropologist
film producer
film director
war correspondent
Chris Terrill is a British anthropologist, adventurer, broadcaster, author and film-maker.
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