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#14 in UK

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  • The Durham University application deadline for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science UG programs is Oct 15, 2026.
  • The MBA program at Durham University operates a staged admission process and has application deadlines throughout the year.

Durham University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(40 courses)
INR 26 L - 47 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-1 year
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 4.5 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
MBA/PGDM(21 courses)
INR 28 L - 52 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-1 year
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 4.5 & Above, PTE: 62 - 68, Duolingo: 120 & Above
M.A.(67 courses)
INR 26 L - 40 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 68 & Above
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Q:   What are the top courses at Durham University?
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Some of Durham University programs that ranked in the top 10 as per Complete University Guide are mentioned below-

  • History
  • General Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Law
  • English
  • Marketing
  • German
  • Economics
  • Sports Science
Q:   Will I fit in at Durham University as an Indian?
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Yes, Indian students usually fit in well at Durham Uni. Students get a supportive and welcoming learning environment. The welcome week allows students to settle into college life in the UK and make new friends. Student events take place almost every week across colleges.

The university also provides counselling and mental health support to those who need it. Most Indian students did not report any case of racism on campus, as part of the Durham University reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad.

Q:   What is the duration of MBA course at Durham University?
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The duration of MBA course of Durham University is 1 years. The MBA programme at Durham is triple accredited by the AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. For admission to MBA course of this university, Indian students are required to have completed UG degree with English language proof. 

Durham University is also ranked #85 in the world by the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026
 

 
 
Q:   What is the application fee at Durham University?
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Indian students applying for UG courses at Durham Uni via UCAS need to pay a standard fee worth GBP 22.50 (INR 2.9 K) for single choice or GBP 28.95 (INR 3.7 K) for up to 5 choices.

For PG courses, the application fee varies for different courses. To know more, check course pages on the official Durham Uni website.

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Q:   How much are living expenses at Durham University for Indian students?
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Avg cost of living for Indian students in UK is b/w GBP 900 - GBP 1,300 (INR 1.16 L - INR 1.68 L) per month. Mentioned below are living costs in UK while studying at Durham University for Indian students-

Expense TypeMonthly Cost in GBPMonthly Cost in INR
RentGBP 450-GBP 900INR 58.1 K-INR 1.16 L
FoodGBP 200-GBP 350INR 25.8 K-INR 45.2 K
BillsGBP 270INR 34.8 K
GroceriesGBP 175-GBP 250INR 22.6 K-INR 32.3 K
Phone and InternetGBP 18INR 2.3 K
LaundryGBP 25INR 3.2 K
Books and SuppliesGBP 25-GBP 55INR 3.2 K-INR 7.1 K
Other CostsGBP 135-GBP 185INR 17.4 K-INR 23.9 K
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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 20% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Fun loving
Sporty
Internships3.2
Part time work3.6
Post study jobs3.2
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.8
Value for money4
Public transportation4
Safety5
Indian Food2.6
Permanent Immigration3
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MSc Management - Batch of 2025
3.8
A rewarding academic journey with real life skills.
Tips: I just grew into myself. I learned life skills like cooking, laundry and learned to handle my expenses better. I didn't avail any scholarships. Very satisfied, good course, learned 2-3 new modules which are actually good for practical uses in my business. The country is very amazing, be it culture, people are very hospitable, peaceful and beautiful. Durham, especially, I found to be one of the safest cities in the UK.
Likes (Value for money): We had top tier faculty and a wide range of facilities at the business school. Business school itself was a state of the art facility where we had meeting rooms, presentation rooms, faculty meetings, bloomberg terminals and lecture halls. Communication with the university and faculty was really feasible and they helped with the queries with best of their ability.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I didn't apply for the job so I am unaware of the post study sponsored jobs. But from what I have heard from my fellow mates, the UK's job market is very bad at the moment so even getting a job is difficult and sponsored is difficult.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 100
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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MSc Management - Batch of 2024
3.2
This University is a good choice.
Tips: The university is well recognised amongst the recruiters in the UK. The programs are very well structured and the professors are very helpful. However, the Durham as a city is very dull. There is not much to do around. There are very less opportunities for part-time jobs because the city is so small. The 1st month in Durham is very difficult as the city is very cold, windy and hilly. You will have to walk a lot on inclined paths. So it is better to be mentally and physically prepared for that.
Likes (Safety): People around the city are very helpful. There are porters in every college to help students whenever needed. I have hardly faced any kind of racism from the people around me. The university has a night line for the female students to drop them to their destination late at night at a very low price of 2 pounds.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are hardly 2-3 Indian restaurants in Durham and the food is not that great. The taste doesn’t justify the high prices. Cooking on my own is so much more affordable and satisfying. The ingredients are easily available around the city. There is only one Indian grocery store though.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 900
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28150
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2024Read more
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MSc Finance - Batch of 2024
4.3
Overwhelming, challenging and beautiful
Tips: Students should know the essence of Durham is concerned with staying in college accommodation which offers a sense of community and belonging. Secondly, Durham is a very close-knit and quiet city and the weather is mostly rainy and cold. Thirdly, the course a student selects will get challenging eventually.
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MSc Marketing - Batch of 2025
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It is really difficult to obtain permanent residency.
Tips: A lot of things changed. I got to know different cultures and accents, which were quite difficult to understand at the start. Upon that you might face discrimination at work place as they be bias towards their own people, even if they are wrong, telling out of their own experience. I got 7500 scholarships from the university; it totally depends on how early you apply and get selected, as there are very limited numbers. The university was really good and the course was ranked 30th in the world. Overall, it was a really good experience, learned a lot of things, and no regrets.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It’s really difficult to obtain permanent residency as the ILR rule has changed and there’s no certainty that even after spending 5 years, you will get ILR. If I’ve to talk about myself I won’t get settled over here won’t mind to spend few years but not permanently as for me the place was a bit depressing as the whole Durham place is only surviving due to university if the term break starts we hardly get to see people as the students go back to their countries and it feels like you are living somewhere out of the world.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000
Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 25050
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MA Archaeology - Batch of 2026
3.8
A lifetime of welcoming experiences.
Tips: Durham University is one of the leading universities in the world, the transition from India to UK study was pretty common and expected, the focus relies in the UK mostly of self study, independent research and less on exams, infact for my course we only had to submit research papers no exams, the marking is however quite tough and it was interesting to adapt to 60+ being considered a good score and 75 being the highest. Almost all international students got a scholarship of 5000 pounds or more, depending on the course, and there are a variety of other scholarships and bursaries available at the university as well as at the collegiate level. I was adequately satisfied with my university. After the completion of the degree, I have nothing but fond memories and invaluable academic and extracurricular knowledge.
Likes (Student Life): Durham being a student town, most of the demographic is young students, the businesses target students as well, so we have multiple events going on not just on the campus and in the colleges but all around the city. The entire city is our campus, the river is where the rowing team rows, and the restaurants and clubs all have student discounts. Being a collegiate system, all colleges have weekly dinners, daily events, annual days, balls, freshers week, refreshers week, mid sem balls and events, quiz nights in college bars and even the departments and individual societies have events day to day. This means that almost every day, there are some of the other events happening both free and paid that can range from stargazing to sports, and all students have something to do.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Durham is a small town in northern England, though there are some Indian restaurents, they are not as authentic. However, you do get almost all the ingredients you may need to cook Indian food yourself. There are 5-6 desi restaurants which can pass when you really don't want to cook and are okay with some mid-level indian adjacent food. Urban Chai is the only good one.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000
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MSc in Finance (Finance and Investment) - Batch of 2024
3.9
Diverse and friendly campus environment.
Tips: I didn't receive a scholarship, which is difficult to receive. I transitioned well. I made friends with people belonging to various ethnicities and races. Everyone speaks English. A cultural shift was taking the bus and walking quite a bit. You could roam at 1 and 2 am and it'll still be safe.
Likes (Student Life): I got to meet a lot of people belonging to different ethnicities and got to explore their cultures. We have a collegiate system so they regularly organise cultural fairs and have lots of fun activities and sports that we can collectively play.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I personally prefer cooking for myself as I feel it has more value for money than eating out every time. Plus, I was a bit health conscious so I did not want to eat raw meat. They had many affordable restaurants like River View Kitchen, Cafedral, etc.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1325
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 60525
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Yes, some courses like the BA (Hons) in Primary Education requires students to sit in a interview. Courses that usually require students to work with people (Education, Dentistry, Medicine, Social Work) may require interviews to get in at Durham Uni.

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Durham University can be considered moderately expensive for Indian students. Tuition costs range between GBP 25,000 and GBP 35,000/year (INR 32 Lakhs and INR 44.7 Lakhs) for most courses. As for cost of living, a minimum monthly bank balance of GBP 1,023 (INR 1.3 Lakhs) is required.

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Durham Uni has consistently stood out as one of the top 100 universities globally as part of rankings across platforms. Given below is how some popular platforms have ranked Durham University in recent years:

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QS World#94#89#78
The Complete University Gude - UK Ranking#5#6#8
The Guardian - UK Ranking#5#6#7

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Durham University ranks #32 in Europe and #94 globally as part of the QS World Rankings 2026. Given below is how the university ranks for some of its popular programs:

ProgramQS World Rank 2026
Law#49
Business Analytics#50
Accounting and Finance#58
MBA#90

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All courses at Durham have separate requirements but students need to fulfil the basic requirements mentioned below to become eligible-

  • Equivalent of 2:1 degree from a UK university 
  • A 500-word personal statement 

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