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It is a great university with amazing teaching and supporting staff! However, there are some evident organisational issues.
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
The team at Ernest have been nothing but amazing
Very beautiful city and has a range of things to do, though social life can be very linked to your college
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!
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.
Durham university is located in a small town in england and it has provided me with many opportunities to develop myself as a student
A fantastic place to study, but there is a shortage facility for entertainment
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!
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.
Durham is a great small town. Plenty of activities to always try new things and small enough that you get to know your neighbors.
I have loved my time at Durham, the teaching is excellent and the study spaces are great and always available.
Excellent university that lives up to the expectation.
Useless and biased SU, little career support, inconcise marking guidelines
There is a diverse range of clubs and societies to get involved in.
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.
Good nice location near my university
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.
Good uni, but they prioritise profit over students
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.
so goooooooooooooooooooood 的的的
Durham is a good university and I am happy to study here.
Very strong professional, easy to assess any online material,staff is very helpful and friendly
Good enough but students not accepting enough of foreign people or people who are not staying longer than 1 year.
The overall experience to study at Durham University is good.
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.
A lovely place for students to stay.
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
I study economics in Durham university and all the teachers and staffs from the department are very supportive and caring.
Good good good good good good good
Outstanding university and I’m very satisfied
very nice place to study，enjoy in durham
a good university with efficient staff and work space!
Lovely University. It’s the best please for students to learn
Everything is good and good and
Beautiful school, Wonderful town!!!
Good facilities. Teachers are all friendly.
It’s my dream school, i love it very much.
nice nice nice nice nice nice nice
A good place to live and study.
I hope there are more activities where international and local students can harmonize.
It has a very strong academic atmosphere, good facilities, and many knowledgeable and approachable teachers.
Durham university has the most professional education in UK and I can promise that, I gain lots of things and friends in here.
The facilities at CH were excellent! The dishwasher made it a great convenience for me! Hot water and wifi 24 hours without interruption. It was quiet around the apartment and I had a good rest every day. Reception staff were available 24 hours to help and they were all helpful and able to solve all my questions. Especially the staff Caitie, she is already know my needs. And can help in a timely manner! I would choose to stay here if I had the chance.
Durham University is beautiful. The College system is also special. I was able to feel a unique sense of humanity here.
Lots of opportunities to get involved in and people to socialise with!
Good university lovely students and teacher enjoy the study live
Best atmosphere, excellent teaching and wonderful experience.
Everything is fine, Durham university is a good university that applies every options to students
It’s a university located in a small historical city with nice views, so best for a quiet and sedentary study life…
A small but warm-welcoming place. Calm for studying and one could have an unbelievable life experience here.
it is very good and I have a good experience which I can have a good rest and good study place to enable me have a good wellbeing.
Really good place for students to stay
The staffs are so nice here and I have a great time in here.
Every thing is good and nice. View is nice and people are friendly.
I love Durham especially the college system
I love Durham so much. Nice staffs, nice friends and good fun with healthy work life balance. If I have to blame one thing: the roads are a bit muddy. But it’s ok. Haha
Lecturer is lovely, packed with knowledge, however the internet around campus is very bad
Good good good good good good good
Friendly lecturers who are helpful
The study experience at Durham is very good, with many colleges throughout the University, which can make you feel very much at home. Durham is a small place, but the landscape is beautiful, the architecture is distinctive and the learning environment is very, very good. The university offers a lot of infrastructure, learning resources and the experience of going to school is very good.
Oversubscribed university, not enough accommodation and private rental market in Durham is crazy, competitive and expensive and uni don't do enough to help with that.
Durham university provide the best study environment for me. The teacher are really professional. They always trying their best to answer the questions student have faced.
I’ve had a good experience at Durham.
Good for learning Good for learning
Like it, very good academic atmosphere
Fantastic place to study. I enjoyed the best quality in education whereby professors have been really useful
Very good experience, if a bit posh at times
Good teaching with good facilities, the sports scene is very big but a lot of societies are based around drinking culture.
Teachers are kind and responsible in sociology departments.
Great uni with good social life, studies and sporting/societal activities
Most facilities are new, teachers are very good and caring
The campus environment is very good, the staff are conscientious and responsible, there are many excellent associations, it is difficult to say what shortcomings,
University facilities are in advance and new
I THINK DURHAM UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE BEST UNIVERSITIES IN UK. I AM VERY HAPPY TO STUDY HERE.
Great student apartment with the best location in Durham.
Good！Perfect！It is good for studying
I am very happy to study in Durham University. The professors and staffs are really great. They respond the emails and offer help very quickly. And it’s nice to make friends with your classmates.
Of course I love this small town and people. This is the best university I’ ever been. With excellent teachers and classmates.
Best university gives an unforgettable experience.
Transport is sometimes not very convenient and there are always problems with the wifi
Fun university. inclusive ! many events
Pretty enjoyable place so far :)
A good university with a wide range of opportunities to get involved with
All the teachers and classmates are very friendly, they have helped me a lot. And I have learned a lot of knowledge here. It is a quiet and peaceful place which can give us nice atmosphere of studying. I like here a lot.
All the teachers and classmates are very friendly. I really enjoy living in Durham and am looking forward to the next year. Durham University has given me a great university life.
Great place to focus on yourself and study. Not crowded but have enough support from uni. Love to use Library facilities
Amazing university. I have particularly benefitted from the 'Durham Difference' - the small group tutorial teaching in groups of up to 6. This makes Durham stand out among other unis, we are truly treated as individuals by tutors rather than cogs in a machine.
Good place to start a new life!
Excellent for sports, societies and social activities. Nice city with everything within walking or bus distance. Courses themselves are well ran and intellectually stimulating
It is a good place and location. It is Jan’s hahahaha
Too few lectures / tutorials for law
The professors here are so kind and patient，the basic equipments there are helpful.
Good experience but sometimes difficult to contact due to long reply time.
Very enjoyable experience with great facilities and great professors as well.
Great teaching! Excellent material was provided to students. Amazing facilities.
Greatest organization ever nothing beats it should be ranked above Cambridge
Friendly staff, complete facilities!
Durham is definitely the right place for me, but sometimes it can feel a bit excluding being an international student. But overall, I do find my sense of belonging here
It was an amazing experience taht I truly needed to grow and learn to take responsibility for my work. I was given great access to a great and very reasonably priced accommodation. Both the course and accommodation provides great value for money.