What majors is Durham University known for?

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 put Durham in the world top 10 for Archaeology (fourth) as well as Theology and Religion (fifth). Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History, English Studies, Geography, History, and Law also feature in the world top 50.

What is Durham Uni best for?

Excellence in teaching and research And in the THE’s Global Impact Rankings 2021 we’re ranked 87thin the world for our overall contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The rankings also place Durham in the top 100 in nine of the individual league tables for the 17 UN SDGs.

Is Durham University the same as University of Durham?

Durham University (legally the University of Durham) is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and incorporated by royal charter in 1837.

Is Durham a nice place to study?

There is a lot of open space and great hills. Historical buildings such as the cathedral and castle are all a plus. In my opinion Durham is a very great place to study for anyone who likes to make close connections with new people and loves a natural environment. The locals themselves are friendly aswell.

How prestigious is Durham University?

Durham University is one of the UK’s most prestigious universities and is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. It is the third oldest university in England and has a long and impressive history of academic excellence, outstanding research and graduate quality.

What ranking is Durham University in UK?

6th in
We’ve been ranked 6th in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. This follows our Top 5 position in the recently published Guardian Good University Guide. These latest rankings further consolidate our position as a leading UK and global university.

Is it hard to get an offer from Durham?

Durham is a competitive university, because our entry criteria are extremely high, but you might be surprised by how many offers we give out. The table below shows the number of Home/EU applicants to each programme last year and the percentage who received an offer.

Is it hard to get into Durham University?

Is it difficult to get into Durham University?

Is Durham as good as Oxbridge?

Durham has its own identity and is different in character to Oxbridge. Durham is not as academically intense as Oxbridge, leaving more time for clubs and societies and other non-academic activities. Durham does not have teaching in the colleges, apart from at Cramner Hall.