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Durham University Rankings 2027
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- Durham University Ranking
- Durham University Course Ranking
- Durham University US News & World Report Ranking 2026
- Durham University The Guardian Ranking 2027
- Durham University The Complete University Guide Ranking 2027
- Durham University FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2026
- Durham University QS Ranking 2027
- Durham University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2027
- Durham University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2026
- Durham University Student Reviews
Durham UniversityDurham University Ranking
Durham University is one of the top-rated universities in UK. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the Durham University ranking for 2025, it stands at #116 globally and #12 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #102 and #12, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #85, in 2027.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of Durham University ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 78 | 89 | 94 | 85 |
| THE | 174 | 172 | Not Ranked | NA |
| US News | 309 | 292 | Not Ranked | NA |
| The Guardian | 7 | 6 | Not Ranked | NA |
| The complete Guide | 8 | 7 | 5 | NA |
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Shiksha Popularity Rank
World rank by different ranking providers
Shiksha
#110QS Ranking
#85THE Ranking
#157ARWU Ranking
#201US News Ranking
#270Explore yearly ranking trends 
Durham UniversityDurham University Course Ranking
In Durham University subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science, are also highly popular among international students. The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked Durham University Engineering courses at #203 in 2025. This course was ranked at #162 in 2024. On the other hand, the QS ranks these courses at #341 for the Engineering and Technology courses, showing declined trend from 2024 rank of #290.
Apart from these courses, Shiksha Popularity Ranking also ranks its Business & Management Studies courses globally. Holding firm, this course was positioned at #58 in 2025. Overall, most of the courses offered by this university are notably appealing to international students.
Here are some of the top Durham University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #172 | #162 | #203 |
| Business & Management Studies | #55 | #61 | #58 |
| Law | #45 | #47 | #50 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #560 |
| Science | #126 | #113 | #143 |
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#51
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#67
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Physics
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#3
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#67
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Biology
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#16
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#251
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#351
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MBA/PGDM
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#10
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#70
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#85
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B.E. / B.Tech
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#52
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#8
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Computer Science
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Durham UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 309 | 292 | 270 |
Durham UniversityThe Guardian Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Accounting and Finance | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Business and Management | 14 | 10 | 18 |
| Economics | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Law | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Physics | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Politics | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Sociology and Social Policy | 13 | 5 | 12 |
Durham UniversityThe Complete University Guide Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK University | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Accounting and Finance | 12 | 17 | 7 |
| Biological Sciences | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Business and Management Studies UK | 10 | 16 | 15 |
| Computer Science | 9 | 11 | 8 |
| Law | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Psychology | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 | 7 | 4 |
Durham UniversityFT (Financial Times) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 78 | 86 | 85 |
| Master in Finance | – / – | 58 | 60 |
| Master in Management | 95 | – / – | – / – |
Durham UniversityQS Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 32 | 32 | – / – |
| UK Ranking | – / – | 16 | – / – |
| World University | 89 | 94 | 85 |
| Accounting and Finance | 76 | 58 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 401 | 351 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 341 | 297 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 101 | 90 | 70 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 57 | 49 | – / – |
| Masters in Business Analytics | 51 | 50 | 52 |
| Masters in Supply Chain Management | 21 | 22 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 201 | 151 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 351 | 351 | – / – |
| Medicine | 401 | – / – | – / – |
| Performing Arts | – / – | 51 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 88 | 67 | – / – |
| Politics | 72 | 79 | – / – |
| Sociology | 89 | 101 | – / – |
Durham UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 172 | 175 | 157 |
| Arts and Humanities | 40 | 50 | – / – |
| Engineering | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Law | 55 | 52 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 201 | 251 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 126 | 101 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 301 | 301 | – / – |
| Psychology | 101 | 126 | – / – |
Durham UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 301 | 201 | 201 |
| Law | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 201 | 301 | – / – |
| Physics | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Political Sciences | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Sociology | 45 | 151 | – / – |
Durham UniversityStudents Ratings & Reviews
3.8/5
10 Verified ReviewsStudent Views (Based on Reviews)
- 24% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Fun loving
Sporty
Internships3.5
Part time work3.3
Post study jobs3.3
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.7
Value for money3.9
Public transportation4.1
Safety4.9
Indian Food2.8
Permanent Immigration2.9
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Nillohit Naskar
MSc Management (Finance) - Batch of 2024
4.6
Durham shaped me what I’m today!
Tips: Just choose your subject carefully! Studying a whole new subject in a year can be very overwhelming! Be prepared for a lot of self-study! Don't miss a single seminar! That's where you will learn things not in the lectures! But that doesn't mean you can miss lectures! Both are interconnected! Spend your time in the library! And remember one thing learning is more self-research-oriented here, which is not familiar to most Indian students!
Likes (Student Life): To imagine what Durham is, you can think of the whole city as the University. Few departments are at riverside few are at Bailey and few are at hill side. And when you're practically living in your University (city), your student life will be great no matter what you do. Even if you just go outside of your building, you will SEE students partying somewhere or a few students just roaming around! There are three libraries, and one of them, namely Palace Green Library, is a heritage site because of its historical value! Imagine spending your day or night in a 1000-year-old library! How would you feel? There were plenty of grounds! As a sportsman by myself, I enjoyed playing there! Durham's cricket academy is one of the country's greatest! Even Ben Stock did his practice there after coming out from injury! So you can imagine what kind of facilities you can get there.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Durham is a small town! It's not a city so ofcourse there is not so many options available! But Newcastle is just 15 minutes away by train! If you can go there you'll find plenty of good Indian restaurants. Most restaurants are British! There are plenty of pubs! My favourite was two one is Kokoro which is a Japanese Restaurant and another is Fat Hippo! You can find several outlets of Fat Hippo in entire UK. Their burger and tots are one of the best. I always prefer to cook myself to save money but I was eating outside as well!
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 29675
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Anonymous
MSc Finance in Corporate and International Finance - Batch of 2025
4.0
You'll Grow exceptionally
Tips: There are no work placements, Durham is very isolated city peaceful and quite. There will be cultural differences like accents, behaviour. A bit hard to find Part-time Jobs. Scholarships depend on Course. Overall, very satisfied with course & Place.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The coursework is very rigorous, faculty approach is very easy with proper appointments. There are practical workshops apart from classroom teaching. The faculty is widely diverse with my professors were from, UK, Greece, China, Slavic for 4 modules.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): From Finance careers, there is alumni networks in almost every Financial services firm. Although the maximum opportunities are for undergrad programs. Investment Banking roles can attract a minimum pay of at least £80K, Mid & Back office £38K-£45K!!!
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Anonymous
MSc Management - Batch of 2026
2.7
Good for foreign exposure, learnings would still be better in IITs/IIMs, pretty underrated.
Tips: Honestly, if you have the stamina for it, staying in India and grinding for the CAT or JEE to get into an IIM or IIT is usually a much better bet. Unless you're getting into Oxbridge or LSE, the actual return on investment and the immediate job placement rates from top-tier Indian colleges are going to blow most UK universities out of the water. Take a place like Durham University, for example. It’s an incredible, historic institution with a really prestigious collegiate system—sort of like Hogwarts—and it carries massive weight inside the UK. But if your main goal is just to land a high-paying corporate job back home right after graduating, a Durham degree might not get you the same instant leverage as an old-school IIM tag. Going to Durham really only makes sense under two conditions: either you are 100% committed to settling down abroad and navigating the UK visa hustle, or your parents are wealthy enough to fund the massive international fees purely so you can get that unique cultural exposure and global network without worrying about a massive education loan hanging over your head.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000
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Anonymous
MBA Full-Time - Batch of 2019
4.4
MBA success story: Career Growth, Scholarship & Global experiences
Tips: Yes, great change after the MBA. Got a better job than pre-MBA. Learnt a lot about the cultural shifts as 26 different nationalities were in my class. Yes, they gave me a 6,000-pound scholarship, as I had good previous experience in Gulf countries and scored a 7.5 on IELTS. They gave the scholarship automatically in fees without me asking for it. I am very satisfied with DUBS, the university, and the country.
Likes (Public transportation): The bus network is good. Transportation was affordable to students. I was staying in a university/college hostel itself, which was very close to the MBA campus. So transportation was required, and food was provided there all 3 times each day (Van Mildert College).
Dislikes (Part time work): On campus was less. Part-time is not allowed there as per the visa criteria. UK student visa conditions applicable to my program did not permit part-time employment. As a result, I was unable to undertake part-time work during my MBA course. Focused entirely on my academics.
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Shambhavi sharma
MA Archaeology - Batch of 2025
3.8
The faculty is highly trained and internationally recognised.
Tips: Before joining Durham, students should know it's quite academically intense, especially for subjects like archaeology or history. There is a big shift from rote learning, as in most universities in India, to independent thinking. You are expected to read a lot, form your own arguments and participate in events and class projects. The collegiate system is a huge part of life here; all colleges have their own events, societies, living halls, and bars that form your main social experience. Durham is a small town, so coming from big cities like Delhi or Mumbai can be tough, but bigger cities like Newcastle and Edinburgh are not far away. There are many scholarships available at the university or college level. I did receive an international merit scholarship on tuition fees, some bursaries cover academic and conference-related expenses and full scholarships that cover everything from tuition to living. Overall, my experience has been very rewarding. The academic exposure, quality of teaching, and research opportunities are excellent. Of course, the weather and cost are challenges, but growth on both academic and personal fronts makes it worth it.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is highly trained and internationally recognised; they are experts in their fields and teach not just from textbooks but also from their real-world experience. They are also extremely helpful and can be visited during their office hours and they would definitely go out of their way to help and build your concepts as well as just talk when needed.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Durham is a small university town in northern England; thus, authentic Indian food options are limited. There are some Indian restaurants, but they are hardly authentic. However, you will get all ingredients in Tesco and other stores as well as plenty of off-license and desi stores to make anything from scratch. Tesco does have an indian section where you will get a lot of things as well.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200
Prepping time for classes11 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000
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Shashank Rai
MBA Full-Time - Batch of 2024
3.2
Go for it but please have a back up plan.
Tips: Obtaining a scholarship is difficult. There are no set criteria to avail oneself of this. Durham is a great university, a lovely city, and of course great fun. It did allow me the opportunity to find a new stream of work; however, the process is very painful and mentally tiring. Luck plays a huge role. I am satisfied at the moment with the course, country, and course.
Likes (Internships): Internships offered by the university were really accurate and helped broaden my experience. However, finding internships on your own is really painful. University career guidance is not remarkable. They try their bit. Networking on your own becomes really important.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): At the moment, the government has made it really difficult for immigrants to receive sponsorship. Getting a job is really hard owing to the fact that we are in India; we do not speak the same style of English, and we need a visa to stay back. The companies across the UK have mandated against hiring graduate students without a permanent residence. So life is really tough after university.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 825
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 47425
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, there are many Durham University scholarships available for Indian students. Every year, the university several merit scholarships to outstanding students. Some scholarships at this university require separate applications. While for other scholarships, students are automatically considered.
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Kanishka Gambhir
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
No, late scholarship applications are generally not accepted at the Durham University. Once the deadline passes, the application form gets disabled by the university.
However, students who missed deadline due to exceptional circumstances can contact the Scholarships Office via email and seek relaxat
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Kanishka Gambhir
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
To get scholarships at Durham University can be bit hard for Indian students. But if Indian students follow below mentioned scholarship criteria, it becomes easier for them to get scholarship-
- Should be International Student
- Show good academics
- Make sure to submit your application on time
- No financial s
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Kanishka Gambhir
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Scholarship deadlines at the Durham University vary for different scholarships and intakes. Below mentioned are Durham University scholarships application deadlines for Indian students-
- Inspiring Excellence Scholarship- Dec 07, 2026 (Round 1)
- Chevening Scholarship- Oct 06, 2026
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Kanishka Gambhir
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
For admission to Durham University, the UG applicants can apply via UCAS. PG applicants can apply via the direct applicant portal of Durham. Here are some of the documents required to apply to Durham-
- Certificates or transcripts
- English language certificates
- Academic reference
- Personal statement
- Resume
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Ishita Singh
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