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Q: How is Durham University for studying MSc Finance?

Durham University offers the 1-year MSc in Finance course that has an application deadline in September. This course includes the following: The students will be taught on how to use the analytical and technical skills as well as the cutting-edge research techniques so that they receive equal access to the financial services. This is a 12-month full time course that comprises of a combination of core and optional modules. Some of the topics included in the course are Advanced Financial Theory, Corporate Finance, Econometric Methods, Financial Modelling, and Business Forecasting. Some of the optional modules that have been included in the Finance course are Bank Management, Banking and Financial Intermediation, Climate Finance and Fintech Regulations.

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Durham University M.Sc. Highlights 2026

Durham University offers M.Sc. program of duration 1 year to international students, including Indians. Applicants who want to excel with strong academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular merit and a variety of other academic and professional opportunities must choose this course. There are 40 M.Sc. courses available for international students. Among the available, some of the most popular specializations include Sales & Marketing, Geology, Geology, Geology, Geology and Geology. International students need to pay the first-year tuition fee for Durham University M.Sc. program which is GBP 26,000 - 35,500. International students are also required to have a budget to cover other expenses like rent, meals, transportation and more.

Durham University M.Sc. Admission Requirements and Eligibility

International students must fulfil the eligibility requirements and submit a list of documents in order to be admitted to the university. For securing Durham University admission process, students must submit scores of the following exams:

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Q: How is Durham University for studying MSc Finance?

Durham University offers the 1-year MSc in Finance course that has an application deadline in September. This course includes the following:

The students will be taught on how to use the analytical and technical skills as well as the cutting-edge research techniques so that they receive equal access to the financial services.
This is a 12-month full time course that comprises of a combination of core and optional modules.
Some of the topics included in the course are Advanced Financial Theory, Corporate Finance, Econometric Methods, Financial Modelling, and Business Forecasting.
Some of the optional modules that have been included in the Finance course are Bank Management, Banking and Financial Intermediation, Climate Finance and Fintech Regulations.

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MSc Management

3.51 year

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MSc Finance

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MSc Scientific Computing and Data Analysis

1 year

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MSc Management (International Business)

1 year

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MSc by Research in Computational Geoscience

1 year

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MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering

1 year

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MSc Behavioural Science

1 year

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MSc Finance in Corporate and International Finance

12 months

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MSc Finance in Economics and Finance

12 months

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MSc Finance in International Banking and Finance

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MSc Finance in International Money, Finance and Investment

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Fee components	Amount (for 12 months - 1 year)
Tuition	INR 25.72 L - 46.35 L
Hostel	INR 11.29 L - 14.82 L
Others	INR 59.69 K
Total fee	INR 37.61 L - 61.77 L

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Durham University	INR 26.17 L - 47.16 L	#5 Guardian, 2026
Lancaster University Compare	INR 10.52 L - 39.94 L	#10 CUG, 2026
The University of Warwick Compare	INR 24.29 L - 58.08 L	#7 Guardian, 2026
University of Bath – School of Management Compare	INR 32.3 L - 45.16 L	-/-
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3.8/5

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29% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Fun loving

Sporty

Internships3

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.8

Value for money4

Public transportation4

Safety5

Indian Food2.8

Permanent Immigration3

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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

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

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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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MSc Management (International Business) - Batch of 2023

4.5

Brilliant overall experience.

Tips: It was a smooth transition, and fellow students and staff were very welcoming and accepting. I didn't feel like an outsider at all. I did not avail any scholarships. I enjoyed every aspect of university, from the course, wider student experience, the city, and the people I met.

Likes (Part time work): Many part time opportunities are available on campus, such as Student Ambassador, etc as well as off campus. Many students manage to secure part time roles through alumni support even before stepping on campus, which ensures a smooth transition. Most students find that managing their academic workload alongside part time work can be quite stressful, but given that students can only work 20 hours a week, with good planning and scheduling, it's definitely manageable.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Public transport is good during the day and this is not an issue when living in college student halls. But buses typically stop running at around 11 pm and start by 6:15 am. So, during this window, if someone wants to get home from a student event and live off campus, the only options are taxis or friends who have cars or bicycles. Students have the option to avail the student day pass for 2.60 within Durham and nearby zones, which allows multiple trips in those zones using the same pass. The Durham Railway Station is well connected to London, Newcastle, and Edinburgh which can all be reached on direct trains making wider travel connectivity very simple and accessible. The nearest international airport is in Newcastle, around 30 minutes by taxi from central Durham.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 800

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

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Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026Read more

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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

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Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026Read more

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

Answered a week 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.

Students are advised to consult one of the Shiksh

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

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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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How have the Durham University rankings changed in recent years?

Answered a week 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?

Answered a week 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:

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

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What are the top courses at Durham University?

Answered a month ago

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

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