Founded in 1837 and located in the historic city of Durham, Durham University is one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions and a proud member of the Russell Group. Its unique collegiate system—comprising 17 colleges—provides students not only with accommodation but also pastoral support and a vibrant sense of community, complementing the academic life led by its departments.

Durham ranks 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and is highly regarded for teaching quality, with 19 of its 25 academic departments placed among the global top 100. The university offers over 200 undergraduate and 190 postgraduate programmes across four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Business, Social Sciences, and Engineering and Science.

Durham University Business School holds the rare "Triple Crown" accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), placing it among the top 1% of business schools globally. Its MBA programme is ranked 2nd in the world for "Value for Money" by the Financial Times. Subjects like physics, economics, law, psychology, and geography are consistently among its most sought-after.

Students benefit from excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art libraries, sports centres, a planetarium, observatory, and even a botanic garden. The university’s historic setting is further enriched by its UNESCO World Heritage sites—Durham Castle and Cathedral—making it one of the few universities globally with such distinction.