The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change. Dr Tom Chudley, in our Department of Geography, led a new large-scale study of crevasses – wedge-shaped fractures or cracks – on the world’s second largest body of ice.

To achieve the extraordinary, you’ll need access to exceptional and sustainable facilities. At Durham, you’ll find modern and purpose-built lecture theatres and seminar rooms, as well as state-of-the-art labs and well-stocked libraries.

Durham is one of the UK’s most historic universities, and its unique collegiate system creates a strong sense of belonging. The University provides outstanding opportunities that help to enrich student life and create some of the world’s most sought-after graduates.

We might be one of the UK’s oldest universities, but we have a pioneering mindset and an open, inclusive outlook. Whether you’re looking to connect with international industry and business through your work, or the global academic research community, you’ll have the freedom and facilities to explore what’s important to you.

Faculty of Arts and Humanities. We nurture thoughtful, critical and engaged citizens for a rapidly changing and complex world. We provide tools for analysis, interpretation and expression, tools to discuss and compare models of human life and flourishing, tools for imagining the future.

A UK top 10 and a World top 100 University. We were ranked 7th in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and in the Guardian University Guide 2024.We were also 8th in the Complete University Guide 2024.; In each of the above guides, a high number of individual subjects at Durham achieved a top 10 position in their field.

Whatever your interests, whatever your passion, we’ve more than likely got a course for you. We currently have 27 departments and schools, offering over 200 undergraduate courses, not to mention postgraduate degrees, both taught and research. We think you’ll be spoilt for choice. Our research-led education will challenge you, inspire you and help you achieve the extraordinary.

Durham University Strategy, 2017-2027 sets out ambitious goals to deliver world-class research, education and wider student experience. Keep up to date with progress, including news, updates, photographs and more as projects develop.

Congratulations and Welcome to Foundation! Congratulations on becoming one of our new cohort of Foundation students and welcome to Durham! We’re looking forward to meeting you in person during Welcome and Orientation Week.

Explore our 27 academic departments in-depth. Meet our staff, discover each department's facilities, events, news and research opportunities.