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Q: Will I fit in at Durham University as an Indian?

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?

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: How much are living expenses at Durham University for Indian students?

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 Type Monthly Cost in GBP Monthly Cost in INR Rent GBP 450-GBP 900 INR 58.1 K-INR 1.16 L Food GBP 200-GBP 350 INR 25.8 K-INR 45.2 K Bills GBP 270 INR 34.8 K Groceries GBP 175-GBP 250 INR 22.6 K-INR 32.3 K Phone and Internet GBP 18 INR 2.3 K Laundry GBP 25 INR 3.2 K Books and Supplies GBP 25-GBP 55 INR 3.2 K-INR 7.1 K Other Costs GBP 135-GBP 185 INR 17.4 K-INR 23.9 K

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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.

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Durham University Courses & Fees 2026

The Durham University courses provides about 300+ UG and PG programs to choose from. There are 120 courses at UG level. Durham University is known for some famous courses such as full-time MBA, LLB, MSc Management, MSc Finance, MEng in Computer Science and many more.

The Durham University tuition fee for UG students is INR 26.49 L - 45.22 L and INR 17.61 L - 52.98 L for PG students as per cost of attendance. Students should have a budget of INR 9.87 L - INR 15.13 LPA for hostel expenses at Durham University. Check details for courses, tuition fees, duration and English proficiency proof before applying for Durham University admissions mentioned below-

(1 GBP = INR 129.24)

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(40 courses)	INR 26 L - 47 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 4.5 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
MBA/PGDM(21 courses)	INR 28 L - 52 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 4.5 & Above, PTE: 62 - 68, Duolingo: 120 & Above
M.A.(67 courses)	INR 26 L - 40 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 1 year-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 68 & Above

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Q: What are the top courses at Durham University?

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?

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?

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?

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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MA in Composition

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MA by Research in Sociology

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BSc (Hons) in Accounting with Study Abroad

4 years

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BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry

3 years

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B.A.

62 Courses3 - 5 years

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₹26 L - 36 L

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B.E. / B.Tech

19 Courses3 - 4 years

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₹33 L - 45 L

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3 Courses3 - 4 years

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6 Courses3 - 4 years

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The total cost to study at Durham University includes tuition fees, insurance, transportation, hostel fees, etc. Although tuition fees make up a big portion of the expenses students will also have to set money aside for factors other than Durham University fees for Indian students. These additional expenses are housing, food and groceries, travel, books, supplies, among others at Durham University. These costs may highly vary based on certain factors. For eg. the total tuition cost for UG students can go up to INR 45 L, whereas for PG students it can go up to INR 52 L.

Want to know how it would cost you to study at Durham University as an Indian student? Check out the table mentioned below-

Fee Components	MBA	M.Sc.	LL.M.
Tuition Fee	INR 51.25 L	INR 26.32 L - 47.45 L	INR 27.38 L - 38.13 L
Hostel	INR 14.59 L	INR 11.56 L - 15.17 L	INR 13.89 L - 14.59 L

(GBP 1 = INR 129.12)

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Q: How much are living expenses at Durham University for Indian students?

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 Type	Monthly Cost in GBP	Monthly Cost in INR
Rent	GBP 450-GBP 900	INR 58.1 K-INR 1.16 L
Food	GBP 200-GBP 350	INR 25.8 K-INR 45.2 K
Bills	GBP 270	INR 34.8 K
Groceries	GBP 175-GBP 250	INR 22.6 K-INR 32.3 K
Phone and Internet	GBP 18	INR 2.3 K
Laundry	GBP 25	INR 3.2 K
Books and Supplies	GBP 25-GBP 55	INR 3.2 K-INR 7.1 K
Other Costs	GBP 135-GBP 185	INR 17.4 K-INR 23.9 K

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

20% students never faced discrimination in this university

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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

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026Read more

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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

Anonymous

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

3.8

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

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026Read more

shambhavi sharma

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

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026Read more

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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

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026Read more

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Is there an interview for Indian students to get into Durham University?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Is it expensive for Indian students to study at Durham University?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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How have the Durham University rankings changed in recent years?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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:

Platform	2026	2025	2024
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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What is the Durham University QS Ranking 2026?

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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: