QS World Ranking
#78
Acceptance Rate
16%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$27,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
January 31
via UCAS
Student Body
Total Enrollment
20,000
students
International Students
28%
US Students
4%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
A collegiate university of Oxford/Cambridge caliber set in a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral city.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Apply via UCAS. Collegiate system similar to Oxford/Cambridge. Beautiful cathedral city with strong reputation.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Durham University
Acceptance Rate
16%
Highly selective
Application System
UCAS
Deadline
January 31
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$27,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via UCAS by January 31
- SAT 1400+ or ACT 31+ recommended (collegiate system like Oxbridge)
- IELTS 6.5–7.0 or TOEFL 92–100
- UCAS personal statement required
- College preference selected at application; some colleges are more selective
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Michaelmas, Epiphany, and Easter terms.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$27,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 31
- Application System
- UCAS
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 16%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Durham International Scholarship
Cost of Living — Durham, UK
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,330
vs. avg US college student
30% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Durham is a small, walkable cathedral city — one of the UK's most affordable university locations. Newcastle is 20 min away for city life.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Durham University as a US Student
Durham University is located in Durham, United Kingdom and is ranked #78in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Law, Business, Engineering, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$27,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 16%. Applications are submitted through UCAS with a deadline of January 31. Scholarships available include the Durham International Scholarship.