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This is my third year staying at Ernest place and I have really enjoyed my stay here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The social places are also amazing and very clean. I will definitely recommend Ernest place to anyone looking for accommodation !

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Durham University Ranking


Loughborough University #13
University of Strathclyde #14
University of Bristol #15
University of Greenwich #16
Durham University #17
University of Liverpool #18
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) #19
Robert Gordon University (RGU) #20
Leeds Beckett University #21
Plymouth Marjon University #22

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Durham University Hall Rankings


Ernest Place #1
St Giles Studios #2
Houghall Court #3
Duresme Court #4
Dun Holm House #5
Rushford Court #6
Elvet Studios #7
St John's College #8
Chapel Heights #9
Grey College #10

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This is my third year staying at Ernest place and I have really enjoyed my stay here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The social places are also amazing and very clean. I will definitely recommend Ernest place to anyone looking for accommodation !

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Applying to Durham University

Entry Requirements

128-160 UCAS Points

Average range for Durham University entry requirements. Varies depending on the course.


Offer and Acceptance Rates
Offers:
11,020
÷  
Applications:
22,960
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Offer rate:
48%
Acceptances:
3,375
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Applicants:
22,340
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Acceptance rate:
14.7%

This is the latest available data, published by UCAS - 9th January 2023. All data is based on UCAS standard definitions.


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I'm an international student interested in studying PPE in the UK. Durham has been on my list for a while but I've read/heard some concerning things about the administration, diversity, and privilege of the school. Is that problematic reputation earned? Will I only be around white British elites?
By member788792 On 7th July 23
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What do you think about the Msc civil engineering course in Durham? (teaching method, facilities, etc)
By member1377122 On 4th February 23
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Hello I'm an international student and would start at Queens Campus for the International Foundation Year. I am nervous that it is 45 mins away from the main, any other American students or anyone from another country able to tell me how this has worked out? Do you feel isolated? Has it been easy to make new friends? Looking at comp sci degree.
By member953189 On 18th December 20
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what do you think about the finance course in Durham? (teaching method, facilities, etc)
By member850715 On 23rd August 20
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what are the hall of residences like? do you get roommates?
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Student Review: 5 /5
By member11104313 On 15th March 24 verified Verified student

Very good academics. We get challenged well.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member13104232 On 15th March 24 verified Verified student

I’m Durham is a really place to live and study people here are quite friendly and I feel safe living here

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member8103638 On 12th March 24 verified Verified student

Good university , it makes me feel comfortable

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member7103147 On 7th March 24 verified Verified student

Very clean and nice, nice service

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member13102996 On 6th March 24 verified Verified student

An excellent campus experience, except that the internet is sometimes not very fast.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member13102202 On 27th February 24 verified Verified student

Better than expectation. I am having an amazing time here at Durham

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member4101858 On 23rd February 24 verified Verified student

Good experience and nice people~

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member7101820 On 22nd February 24 verified Verified student

No complaints! My tutors and lecturers have been amazing. When I was struggling mentally, staff were very helpful and kind, unexpectedly offering me a place on a language evening class for free, which is now the highlight of me week.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member7101249 On 19th February 24 verified Verified student

This is my third year staying at Ernest place and I have really enjoyed my stay here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The social places are also amazing and very clean. I will definitely recommend Ernest place to anyone looking for accommodation !

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member4100900 On 16th February 24 verified Verified student

love the city, nice place & i have a nice academic advisor

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member7100605 On 14th February 24 verified Verified student

Very nice accommodation, every one is helpful and nice

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member12100542 On 14th February 24 verified Verified student

Its nice, the hours in class might be too short

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member10100532 On 14th February 24 verified Verified student

It’s really peaceful and safe.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member6100409 On 13th February 24 verified Verified student

Everything about it is great, in my opinion.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member11100289 On 13th February 24 verified Verified student

Great place to study at. Huge library and interesting lectures

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member12100288 On 13th February 24 verified Verified student

Good facilities and plenty of events happening on campus

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member11100280 On 13th February 24 verified Verified student

The experience of living here is amazing overall. Ernest Place is very close to a big Tesco and other shops around. All the staffs are very friendly and helpful and solve problems promptly, making me feel like home. Also, the public areas are always clean.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member11100257 On 12th February 24 verified Verified student

Great extra curricular stuff and a rly nice place to live.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1098632 On 31st January 24 verified Verified student

I am now a third-year student and I am very satisfied with the learning and infrastructure at Durham University. In particular, the library and the study area on the third floor of TLC meet the needs of students

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1398058 On 25th January 24 verified Verified student

Durham is a brilliant institution. As a physics student I enjoy fantastic facilities within the physics department and across the entire campus. I Particularly love the collegiate aspect of the university; it’s one of the main reason I chose to come here. Each college is unique in its own way and each offer many sports and societies to get involved with. I have really enjoyed my time here at Durham so far.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1397741 On 22nd January 24 verified Verified student

Was a very good university. will reccommend

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member897736 On 22nd January 24 verified Verified student

Great place to be in, good staff.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member897734 On 22nd January 24 verified Verified student

Very good place to live , I strongly recommend it

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1097732 On 22nd January 24 verified Verified student

very good and the staff are really good,i want to live in this place for the next year

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member597684 On 20th January 24 verified Verified student

I am very satisfied with the learning environment at Durham University. Here, I can make friends from many countries, which makes my life interesting

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1097580 On 18th January 24 verified Verified student

Solid uni, no complaints, wish the coffee was cheaper

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1097424 On 17th January 24 verified Verified student

Some aspects are good, like student societies and flexible part time job opportunities with the university. However, the university itself struggles to maintain a good student experience due to the housing crisis, cost of living crisis, separation and elitism both in departments and in the University as a whole, and overall inability of the university in mitigating and improving these issues. From a student perspective, the university as an institution doesn't care about the livelihoods and welfare of students, and rather the revenue and leaderboard scores generated from them. Colleges and most (but not all) societies are very welcoming and are great for welfare, inclusion and community but are let down by the institution.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1397355 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

love doing my degree at Durham.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1397217 On 15th January 24 verified Verified student

Overall, I had good student experience

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member597194 On 15th January 24 verified Verified student

I have enjoyed durham and it’s societies

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member597193 On 15th January 24 verified Verified student

Not relevant for this accommodation

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member996394 On 13th December 23 verified Verified student

lovely place,friendly staff,spacious room

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1196013 On 5th December 23 verified Verified student

All is perfect! The reception is so friendly!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member794504 On 3rd November 23 verified Verified student

Great student support and facilities, lovely city too!

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1192438 On 12th October 23 verified Verified student

generally ok, but do more care about students’ mental health, thanks

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member492384 On 11th October 23 verified Verified student

Beautiful place, excellent university. Really grateful to study here.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1192051 On 8th October 23 verified Verified student

A great university with a diverse range of clubs and societies.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1182561 On 3rd October 23 verified Verified student

The university has state of the art facilities, the lecturers are amazing and the place is gorgeous!

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member791835 On 3rd October 23 verified Verified student

Durham university's buildings are in good condition, if sometimes hard to navigate. The Bill Bryson Library is an excellent tool for any student. There is an excellent selection of clubs and societies for any interest a student may have.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member890408 On 24th August 23 verified Verified student

The university is stunning and my current department is great - Wi-Fi is a hassle to set up and doesn’t work on phone

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1190244 On 18th August 23 verified Verified student

Collegiate system amazing, made my uni experience

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1389490 On 2nd August 23 verified Verified student

College life is very interesting, I can participate in different activities to get involved in the local. Professors are able to provide timely help and feedback.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member789328 On 26th July 23 verified Verified student

Durham is a great place to study and make friends.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member888383 On 29th June 23 verified Verified student

I really like living in DC. The reception is really really nice and kind. They work hard and help me a lot.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1187340 On 8th June 23 verified Verified student

good,the teachers and tutors are nice

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Yufei Li On 22nd May 23 verified Verified student

The school's curriculum is well-designed, the teaching quality is high, and the teachers are diligent and responsible.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member486011 On 11th May 23 verified Verified student

Very beautiful site and lovely views

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1085747 On 5th May 23 verified Verified student

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1185626 On 3rd May 23 verified Verified student

Great library and resources. Love it

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member884645 On 20th April 23 verified Verified student

Friendly stuff, and clean place

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By BAppleby On 19th April 23 verified Verified student

Good university with great library

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member884197 On 14th April 23 verified Verified student

Great university with excellent societies and volunteer groups

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member784177 On 13th April 23 verified Verified student

The internet connection is unstable sometimes. Especially when I watch videos on my phone.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1383739 On 6th April 23 verified Verified student

Very good experience for me! I love it

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member883733 On 6th April 23 verified Verified student

Durham is a worth place for study. The teaching level is top tier and the facilities are advanced.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member783257 On 4th April 23 verified Verified student

For my business and management course, the management can be better.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1283020 On 1st April 23 verified Verified student

Good university, decent societies. Sometimes difficult to communicate with lectures or other members of staff

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member982772 On 30th March 23 verified Verified student

A really good uni in a lovely area, with a variety of societies and events to get involved in.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member582769 On 30th March 23 verified Verified student

Very good experience. If you have problems, teachers are always willing to help you.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member482763 On 30th March 23 verified Verified student

It’s a great uni, but in particular the law school is outstanding. Social events such as balls do tend to be too expensive for me to be honest.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member482730 On 29th March 23 verified Verified student

Durham University,I am very proud to be part of it, there is a very supportive community and a beautiful place to live.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member582726 On 29th March 23 verified Verified student

As a computer science student at Durham University, I have found the academic resources to be exceptional, with access to state-of-the-art labs and software. The faculty are incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, always willing to provide guidance and feedback on coursework and projects. The campus community is vibrant, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in clubs and societies related to computer science and beyond.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1382727 On 29th March 23 verified Verified student

Durham has been a wonderful experience. The clubs are wide in range, price wise and according to your interest. The student union leaves a lot to work on, especially when trying to contact its president. However the college community is strong.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member582623 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

I'm a Classics and Archaeology undergrad and my experience of Durham has been pretty good overall! I really enjoy my course and the modules offered by both departments. I do wish the SU were a little more involved, but generally the university as a whole are quite supportive if you have any issues. Student accommodation is unfortunately very expensive which is definitely something to consider, but overall my experience has been quite positive, I've been really happy with my course.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1282608 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

It is a great university with amazing teaching and supporting staff! However, there are some evident organisational issues.

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Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member682606 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

if you’re thinking of coming to Durham uni, don’t. Not only is the student demographic made up of half the population of Surrey who live off daddy’s money and have no basic understanding of how the world works, the uni itself is appalling. During my three years at Durham, most of my work has been online (even 3 years after covid). I am paying 9 grand a year for constant strikes, as well as NO lectures in third terms, only exams. The wi-fi in the library doesn’t work. Support for mental health (and you’ll need it) is next to nothing. To top that, I’ve been assigned a dissertation supervisor who has nothing to do with my field of interest, and has already decided the diss title for us and determined that it will be a literature review rather than research. Staff are appalling at getting back to you. Halls are basically falling down. The uni is overpopulated, causing a housing crisis. The SU doesn’t care about students. Other than that it’s great. Just trust me and pick another uni

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member682603 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

The team at Ernest have been nothing but amazing

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1382594 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

Very beautiful city and has a range of things to do, though social life can be very linked to your college

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1282592 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

Durham University is an institution that thrives academically and socially. During my time here, I have been encouraged to join sports and societies, which has had a great impact on my development!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member582569 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

Durham is a good university. However, I do not think it deserves to be held as highly as it is. The facilities are good, however the main study spaces become extremely full during summative and exam season, making it hard to get a space during the day. The university gym is good, but nothing special in comparison to other university gyms. Some departments have very good facilities, such as maths and computer science. Yet, most humanities remain in the same old buildings. The students union has a very bad reputation among the students. So does the university itself. Students are consistently let down by the university (keep up to date with palatinate to discover the actions of the university and the general opinions of its students). The quality of living at college depends highly on the college. The newer built colleges generally have better accommodation and facilities. Catered colleges vary MASSIVELY on the quality of food and living; self-catered is safer and cheaper.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member482570 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

Durham university is located in a small town in england and it has provided me with many opportunities to develop myself as a student

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member582568 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

A fantastic place to study, but there is a shortage facility for entertainment

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member482559 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

Durham’s a great university in a scenic location. Both teaching and administrative staff are quite helpful and respond quickly. The study spaces available are really great too!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1082557 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

Wonderful place to study as a Postgraduate student - lots to get involved in and I have loved the course. Lots of fascinating content and supportive and inspiring lecturers.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1182538 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

Durham is a great small town. Plenty of activities to always try new things and small enough that you get to know your neighbors.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1382537 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

I have loved my time at Durham, the teaching is excellent and the study spaces are great and always available.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member681683 On 20th March 23 verified Verified student

Excellent university that lives up to the expectation.

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Student Review: 2.8 /5
By member879919 On 28th February 23 verified Verified student

Useless and biased SU, little career support, inconcise marking guidelines

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1379860 On 28th February 23 verified Verified student

There is a diverse range of clubs and societies to get involved in.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1179736 On 27th February 23 verified Verified student

Durham University is a great university. It offers an exceptional learning experience, with class learning facilities. It offers various extra-curricular fitting to every student.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member979733 On 27th February 23 verified Verified student

Good nice location near my university

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member479632 On 25th February 23 verified Verified student

Durham is currently going through a housing crisis, so that is something to keep in mind when applying. Obviously it is still a good university though.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1379567 On 24th February 23 verified Verified student

Good uni, but they prioritise profit over students

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1079319 On 23rd February 23 verified Verified student

Durham uni is a great university, studying here is such a great experience. The students are very diversity also the teachers are very knowledgeable and very helpful.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member479294 On 22nd February 23 verified Verified student

so goooooooooooooooooooood 的的的

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1079202 On 22nd February 23 verified Verified student

Durham is a good university and I am happy to study here.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member679199 On 22nd February 23 verified Verified student

Very strong professional, easy to assess any online material,staff is very helpful and friendly

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member779177 On 22nd February 23 verified Verified student

Good enough but students not accepting enough of foreign people or people who are not staying longer than 1 year.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member679164 On 22nd February 23 verified Verified student

The overall experience to study at Durham University is good.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member979139 On 21st February 23 verified Verified student

I am very happy with my studies and life at Durham University. The facilities are very good and there is a lot of extracurricular life such as clubs, college activities etc. The teachers and students are very friendly.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member479105 On 21st February 23 verified Verified student

A lovely place for students to stay.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member879096 On 21st February 23 verified Verified student

There are many activities at the college and students and professors are very friendly. The professors in each class are very responsible and the student support team can help effectively

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1078778 On 17th February 23 verified Verified student

I study economics in Durham university and all the teachers and staffs from the department are very supportive and caring.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member578506 On 15th February 23 verified Verified student

Good good good good good good good

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1278489 On 15th February 23 verified Verified student

Outstanding university and I’m very satisfied

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member778478 On 15th February 23 verified Verified student

very nice place to study,enjoy in durham

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1178464 On 15th February 23 verified Verified student

a good university with efficient staff and work space!

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1378369 On 14th February 23 verified Verified student

Lovely University. It’s the best please for students to learn

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member478251 On 13th February 23 verified Verified student

Everything is good and good and

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member577439 On 7th February 23 verified Verified student

Beautiful school, Wonderful town!!!

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