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Durham University Rankings 2027

Map Pin IconDurham, Co Durham, UK
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#116 in World

#15 in UK

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Durham University
Durham University Ranking

#15

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#116

QS Ranking

#85

THE Ranking

#175

ARWU Ranking

#201

US News Ranking

#292
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Durham University Course Ranking

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Physics

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MBA/PGDM

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Computer Science

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Durham University
US News & World Report Ranking 2025

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Durham University
The Guardian Ranking 2026

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University
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765
Accounting and Finance
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353
Business and Management
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141410
Economics545
Law764
Physics234
Politics1954
Sociology and Social Policy17135
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Durham University
The Complete University Guide Ranking 2027

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UK University
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756
Accounting and Finance
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12177
Biological Sciences534
Business and Management Studies UK
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101615
Computer Science
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9118
Law635
Physics and Astronomy334
Psychology111210
Sociology974
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Durham University
FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2026

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MBA
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788685
Master in Finance
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Master in Management
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Durham University
QS Ranking 2027

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Europe3232– / –
UK Ranking– / –16– / –
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899485
Accounting and Finance
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7658– / –
Biological Sciences401351– / –
Engineering and Technology
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Global MBA
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10190– / –
Law and Legal Studies5749– / –
Masters in Business Analytics5150– / –
Masters in Supply Chain Management2122– / –
Mathematics201151– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering351351– / –
Medicine401– / –– / –
Performing Arts– / –51– / –
Physics and Astronomy8867– / –
Politics7279– / –
Sociology89101– / –
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Durham University
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026

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174172175
Arts and Humanities394050
Engineering
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201201201
Law605552
Life Sciences201201251
PG Business and Economics
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101126101
PG Computer Science
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301301301
Psychology126101126
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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301301201
Law201151151
Mathematics151201301
Physics1015151
Political Sciences765151
Sociology15145151

Durham University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 15% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Fun loving
Sporty
Internships3.4
Part time work3.1
Post study jobs3.1
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.6
Value for money3.8
Public transportation4
Safety4.9
Indian Food2.8
Permanent Immigration2.6
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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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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
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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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MSc Finance - Batch of 2025
3.8
An amazing university with great facilities.
Tips: Students should know the reality of not a lot of people being able to get a job after completing the course. It is a really tough period for the students who take up huge loans and work part time there to repay the loan and end up not getting a job. Think twice before joining.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1300
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
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Ananya Sinha Verified Icon
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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How does Durham's college system actually work?

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Every student is automatically placed into one of Durham's 17 colleges when they join. Durham University gives students many facilities such as accommodation, dining hall, sports teams and a support system, separate from academic department.

At Durham's campus, university allows its students to disco

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Is Durham University hard to get into for Indian students?

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Acceptance rate for Durham University is around 41% which means securing admission requires facing tough competition and students with excellent academic records can only get admitted there. The university receives thousands of applications each year especially from within Asia. 

Indian students also

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Why do Durham's rankings vary so much between QS and other bodies?

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The QS's ranking counts employer opinions heavily due to which it matters more to Indian students.
If an Indian student plan to do a PhD or research later, they should look more closely at THE or ARWU, which weigh research output more heavily. Neither rankings are wrong, it's just that all the rankin

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Is the Durham MBA worth it?

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Based on official Financial Times data, Durham's Online MBA was ranked #4 in the UK and #2 globally for "value for money" in 2026,
meaning its graduates see strong salary growth relative to the cost of the course.

The table below show Durham's MBA ranking under top 100 universities in the world- 

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Financial Times Online MBA Rankings 2026 

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Financial Times MBA Rankings 2026 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Can I change my course at the Durham University?

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Yes, Indian students can change courses at Durham University. But as the university gets many applications for the change of program, so the university does not guarantee its students for the same.

 

 
 

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