Durham University is England’s third oldest university, founded after Oxford and Cambridge, and one of the UK’s leading research institutions. As Durham University is one of the top 100 universities in the world, Durham lecturers and tutors are acknowledged experts and leaders in their field. Regardless of your course, you will be taught by some of the leading minds in the world.The Durham University Difference
Durham University offers you a unique opportunity to experience the history, tradition and quality of one of the oldest and highest ranking universities in England.
Located in the small and ancient City of Durham in the heart of North East England you will have the opportunity to experience life in a traditional British University.
We know studying abroad is an opportunity to develop skills that today’s employers seek. It is a way to prepare and distinguish oneself in an increasingly competitive market place; illuminating new paths and ideas along the way.
Enjoy our past, make the most of the present, and look forward to a future full of possibilities.
Short Courses
Global cohort
The International Summer School attract students from across the world and offers a truly global experience with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. Durham is a student city; wherever you go you will make new friends and meet new people, making your time with us unforgettable. This environment will allow you to develop new skills, enjoy a variety of experiences, increase your appeal to future employers and expand your world view.
Summer School students will experience Durham’s unique college environment, with all students staying in Collingwood College, a modern friendly college with a relaxed atmosphere and excellent facilities. Set ‘on the hill’, surrounded by wide open space with stunning views of the city it is a great location to fully explore everything Durham has to offer. Being one of the largest colleges it has its own café, bar, gym facilities, shop and dining room.
Excelling in sports, academia and the arts, Collingwood offers something for everyone, and always looks forward to welcoming new members to its community. You will live with and get to know students across all courses and other programmes, developing friendships that will last long after your course has finished. Accommodation and meals are included in the fees for the Programme.
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