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4.31 / 5 from 897 verified student reviews

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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


University of Strathclyde #14
University of Bristol #15
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) #16
University of Liverpool #17
Durham University #18
University of Greenwich #19
Plymouth Marjon University #20
Robert Gordon University (RGU) #21
Leeds Beckett University #22
University of Nottingham #23

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Durham University Hall Rankings


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

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1046423 On 5th March 20 verified Verified student

Great university, great staff when they aren’t on strike

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member746263 On 2nd March 20 verified Verified student

The accommodation depends on which college you are put in. Overall though the university is good and provides everything you need.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member1045705 On 14th February 20 verified Verified student

Great city but found the university very unorganised

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member644778 On 13th January 20 verified Verified student

If you're an international student, dont bother. You will receive a worthless degree that will not assist you in attaining your goals in your home country, because no one has heard of this University outside of the UK.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member744379 On 11th December 19 verified Verified student

really great uni. The student union always put on good events

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1244314 On 8th December 19 verified Verified student

campus facilities are decent and are constantly under improvement. The Wifi is quick and electronics connect without an issue.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member644284 On 6th December 19 verified Verified student

everything is good and durham is a nice little town.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member944282 On 6th December 19 verified Verified student

University located in a lovely small town with good view and nice person

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1344267 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

Academic staffs are all excellent.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1044265 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

everything is good except the student union support some irresponsible views on other countries on Instagram.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member444264 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

Good university, good staff, good environment and always a good place to study

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member744263 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

The school has a great atmosphere for learning, while some activities can be better informed, such as through campus mobile software

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1344262 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

It’s really convenient. My classes are in school of education, this studio is not far and near city center. I love this place so much.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By kammy On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

The school is surrounding with ancient buildings like castle, it is really beautiful. The teachers are quite good. Only the wifi is a bit slow

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member744252 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

It's a good university. The curriculum is reasonable and the teachers' teaching quality is very high. The city of Durham is also very comfortable and suitable for studying.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1044251 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

I am not sure about this part. But I love my university .

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Student Review: 5 /5
By 101304m On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

The bar in ever College is perfect

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1144249 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

You can explore a lot in this university according to your demands. Or, maybe you just enjoy learning life.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member544046 On 27th November 19 verified Verified student

My time here in Durham has been great :)

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1344023 On 26th November 19 verified Verified student

Uni has a main campus with several offshoots around town, depending on your subject. Some of the buildings are very old and need modernising, but there are also newer facilities which students can use for their own study, such as the TLC. Generally you can walk between sites if needed but can be pushed for time. An assortment of eating places on campus although they are not student-friendly prices. Careers service is excellent and lots of information and friendly staff available, you can make appointments to discuss options. Quality of teaching could be improved greatly, including giving us staff who are actually qualified in their subject area! and not finishing the sessions earlier than scheduled. Can be hard to know who to approach for guidance and can be slow to receive feedback for work. Seems to be a variety of socials and societies to become involved in, heavy sports presence on campus which comes with the usual drinking culture - seems that most clubs' socials revolve around it

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Yichen On 26th November 19 verified Verified student

Durham University is a good place to study.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member944006 On 25th November 19 verified Verified student

Good support overall. Although career service can be improved.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1144003 On 25th November 19 verified Verified student

Durham university has top-level teaching faculty and modern teaching facilities.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member644002 On 25th November 19 verified Verified student

Awesome year abroad at Durham University. It's my first time to the UK but I'm loving it already. For a small town, Durham actually caters really well to students and there is student WiFi pretty much everywhere around town. There are tons of societies to join, there is lots to do!

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member443505 On 12th November 19 verified Verified student

Good, but experience is very much like a southern city which can be quite a shock at first. University is great, people that attend less so.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1043456 On 11th November 19 verified Verified student

Student union not needed due to colleges, but fantastic social clubs/societies. All are friendly here.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member443347 On 9th November 19 verified Verified student

Maybe something are useful, but I don’t know that.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1343346 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

I'm only here for the business school. It is enough value for that.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1343343 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

the internet is monitored and a lot of websites are blocked with sometimes unreasonable explanations (e.g.: Chrome doesn't work on your phone but on your laptop, all blogs and magazines are blocked)

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member943338 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Wifi on campus (basically, most of durham centre/ the science site), is amazing. I have never had any problems connecting, and the signal is always strong. If you take a STEM subject, or happen to be mostly on the science site, the facilities are great. They're new and well looked after, with modern features. The new Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC/Tilly C), has a nice atmosphere, and the 2nd floor is a really nice place to study. However, if you take a Humanities course you will probably spend most of your time in the Elvet Riverside buildings. Whilst some money has been spent on them recently, they're still subpar, and need some serious renovations. If you are considering coming to Durham one other thing you should really know is don't join the Uni health centre, there are better GP's in the area.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member943332 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

I believe that the department of physics, Durham University is an ideal place — with the right expertise, guidance, resource and environment — for me to pursue PhD research.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By Shelbynavone On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Durham University has everything I could want and more from college experience. Plenty of spaces to study and eat in between classes so that I always feel like I’m a part of the university. The student body is full of people from all over the world.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member643319 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

The city is great with lots to do

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member443316 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

I love the Bill Bryson Library. Abundant reading resources and excellent service.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By AnnaS On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Wi-fi is accessible in all the sections of Durhan Uni, the society I'm part of is absolutely amazing in that it's really relaxing and you can meet tons of people, play some casual games. The lectures rooms are generally quite nice and Encore is a great system in place in pretty much all of my modules, so you can always review past lectures.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1043309 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Durham University along with the colleges and numerous societies creates a very unique atmosphere and opportunity to challenge yourself and try things you never even thought of!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member443308 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Love Durham! Happy to be here!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member443308 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Love Durham! Happy to be here!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member443307 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Really great Uni, not just in terms of the academics but also about all the new facilities, sports and societies!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member443306 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Proud of being here and will do my master degree in Durham University as well. The level of teaching and overall environment are excellent

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member943302 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

I love Durham University for sure!

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By id41416 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Hope can have more careers opportunities for education students

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member443299 On 8th November 19 verified Verified student

Great university overall, love the collegiate system.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member740703 On 24th July 19 verified Verified student

Beautiful place to live and study

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member439863 On 22nd June 19 verified Verified student

Departments all fine but university library is severely lacking in space, students union is majorly lacking in influence

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member539807 On 20th June 19 verified Verified student

Durham university has high-level teaching facilities and qualified teachers.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1039796 On 19th June 19 verified Verified student

A university I would recommend primarily for its academic standing.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member439791 On 19th June 19 verified Verified student

Collegiate system makes it all worth it

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member939317 On 13th June 19 verified Verified student

There are a lot of societies you can take part in

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member838954 On 5th June 19 verified Verified student

Students union is very good place to socialise and to find out information and join groups and clubs

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1338614 On 28th May 19 verified Verified student

Durham University is located in a small city, which is more of a town really than a city, so not the best if you are looking for more of a stereotypical bustling space. Overall, the architecture is very nice, but a lot of the buildings could use updates.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member837589 On 1st May 19 verified Verified student

I got extremely fit by the end of my first year as I had to walk on average 2-3 hours a day. Depending on your choice of modules, you end up walking or running up and down hills between lectures from one end of town to the other.

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member837558 On 1st May 19 verified Verified student

Very little going on. Isolating.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1036567 On 18th March 19 verified Verified student

Wi-fi is horrible. Don't go for the accommodation if you want stable connection.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member836381 On 6th March 19 verified Verified student

Really nice town, and obviously great teaching and facilities

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1133018 On 22nd July 18 verified Verified student

A thoroughly wonderful university that put a lot of care and dedication to not only students but academics

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1032847 On 15th July 18 verified Verified student

Accomodation absolute rip-off. Only for private schools

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member932846 On 15th July 18 verified Verified student

I love Durham. Everyone I’ve met have been nice, kind and caring people. I have definitely met friends for lives. I would recommend anyone to come here. Especially if they love academics. Only downside is nightlife. But societies and Newcastle make up for that! Love this uni and love the people.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1232830 On 13th July 18 verified Verified student

Amazing! Honestly had the best time ever at Durham. Wouldn’t change it for the world.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member532809 On 12th July 18 verified Verified student

It is impossible not to be involved in something at Durham - it engages everyone academically, socially (with the collegiate system) and physically with a wide range of sports and societies on offer. The best 3 years of my life, I've made friends that are like family to me now!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1332807 On 12th July 18 verified Verified student

Best Uni in the world, the college system makes it

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member532781 On 9th July 18 verified Verified student

Historic and beautiful Colleges - regardless of whether they were built 12 years ago or 120 years ago. However, the university this year specifically has been plagued by unfortunate publicity events and lower than standard WiFi.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member532774 On 9th July 18 verified Verified student

Excellent uni! The academic prowess and the incredible collegiate system make for such a great uni experience.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1332743 On 5th July 18 verified Verified student

I love this uni, the college system is great

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member732731 On 5th July 18 verified Verified student

Could not imagine a better place to study and live. Such a wonderful city to be in with endless opportunities and communities. Feel incredibly lucky to be in Durham and will always feel connected to this amazing university.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member732730 On 5th July 18 verified Verified student

Amazing university, great community feel with the collegiate system and beautiful setting! Would highly recommend to anyone, absolutely love it! However, needs HUGE improvement on tackling mental health and wellbeing as seems to brush people under the rug and even give them orders to leave Durham if they mention mental health issues! Shocking!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1232717 On 4th July 18 verified Verified student

Durham has been a transformative experience. I think it’s collegiate experience is unparalleled. A place where you work hard play hard!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member632651 On 2nd July 18 verified Verified student

Academics are great, societies are great, facilities are great BUT the administration are soulless corporate types that shouldn’t belong in a university

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1332640 On 2nd July 18 verified Verified student

A fantastic blend of history and new innovation makes Durham a unique place.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member532627 On 1st July 18 verified Verified student

A really unique experience living with wonderful people in beautiful colleges and surroundings. Always busy, taught well and challenged to achieve our best while having so many activities and societies ti pick from. Work hard, play hard

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member632615 On 30th June 18 verified Verified student

DURHAM IS THE BEST UNI! As I graduate today I am sad to leave my home of 3 years. But I will take all the wonderful memories with me forward into the future and cherish them dearly.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By abiril On 29th June 18 verified Verified student

Great collegiate system, which each have their own great clubs and societies, something for everyone. So academic, great sports, nice science campus, good WiFi coverage across most the city!

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By fruityria On 27th June 18 verified Verified student

Beautiful city with so much to get involved with! Societies are so friendly and can get involved with everything, don’t be afraid to try things you’ve never done before. Professors are so supportive and helpful, facilities are excellent. Overall the best place to be

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1232579 On 27th June 18 verified Verified student

The problem with Durham City— over-populated, bureaucracy, and a lack of resources for students (I.e. books, during term time the library is always packed with people).

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member930416 On 19th February 18 verified Verified student

One of the best in the UK and the world. Its high academics are on par with Oxbridge, and in some cases higher. My course is top 3 in the world, above Cambridge, Yale, and Princeton. We wear robes and have a castle! We have leading academics in the field and get the feeling the future is bright. Durham is true British education and just as good as Ixbridge, just less elitism and snobbery.

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member1030133 On 30th January 18 verified Verified student

They don't care about you, just your money. Which is fine, but not for a charity.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member929488 On 27th December 17 verified Verified student

Great university experience, with a strong support system.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1128154 On 7th September 17 verified Verified student

The Business School facilities are brand new. The librarians are helpful and the internet is good.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1226563 On 23rd May 17 verified Verified student

Loved my time at Durham University. It's a small town with a big personality.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member626320 On 20th April 17 verified Verified student

If you want a collegiate, fun, social experience in a small but ancient city with incredibly scenery all around and a first class education, then this is for you. Durham is the only other collegiate university in the UK outside Oxford and Cambridge. It's not for slackers and they expect you to be a self-starter so don't expect to be spoon-fed but if you are dedicated to your subject(s) and you want to have fun then it would be hard to find a better place. Durham graduates are highly employable, well-prepared and engaged in a very diverse and international range of professions.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member725759 On 18th January 17 verified Verified student

Mint connection speeds (100 mbps down, 90 up) but most ports are blocked

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member524709 On 21st November 16 verified Verified student

Campus: Castle smells a bit, everywhere else quite nice Clubs and Societies: DULT is great Students Union: 60's architecture deceptively pretty at first but staff are very friendly, should push for NUS disaffiliation Careers: Staff very patient and friendly Internet / Wifi: STOP USING OUTLOOK

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Ihaveamember On 24th October 16 verified Verified student

IF you want to party hard or work hard, this is the place for both.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By CKYu On 16th September 16 verified Verified student

Where quality education meets fun social life, Durham Uni is simply the best!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1123848 On 30th August 16 verified Verified student

I love Durham as a place and university, although I wish the students union was a bigger part of student life. I don't know much about the careers service as I am in first year but it seems pretty good. There are tons of societies so there is something for everyone.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member923846 On 30th August 16 verified Verified student

The students union is quite separated from college activities and is under used.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By Memeber On 31st July 16 verified Verified student

Terrible SU, but with college common rooms it's not really needed.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1023251 On 20th July 16 verified Verified student

Very good university and facilities are awesome.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member822181 On 2nd May 16 verified Verified student

Traditional, social and unforgettable

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member921946 On 19th April 16 verified Verified student

A very good university with loads of societies to choose. Good facilities close together

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member821869 On 14th April 16 verified Verified student

Amazing small city. Everything you need and you can walk everywhere. Great facilities all over town making best use of the city

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member521858 On 14th April 16 verified Verified student

Top uni, could do with sports facility improvements

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1021853 On 14th April 16 verified Verified student

I'm very happy with Durham University. My faculty is excellent and the university's services are second-to-none.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member2016774 On 1st April 16 verified Verified student

Wifi all over campus is great! Good facilities, especially good science buildings!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1321194 On 23rd March 16 verified Verified student

Amazing university with great academic, sporting and social scenes

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1320590 On 30th December 15 verified Verified student

Durham University, and particularly Trevelyan College, is a fantastic place both for academia and societies. The social side is fab and you'll love it.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member520582 On 28th December 15 verified Verified student

Very good, clean, tidy and useful facilities!

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Student Review: 3 /5
By Jay On 27th December 15 verified Verified student

Students Union doesn't play an active role, but college JCRs do. Internet can be tempremental but is available in numerous locations. Careers service isn't great but has improved over the years, but clubs and societies are great

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member920574 On 26th December 15 verified Verified student

Yea, pretty top. Very pretty. Good value.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member420559 On 26th December 15 verified Verified student

Bleed palatinate #notquitedurha,

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