Durham University

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-

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:

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:

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.

Students can apply for scholarships like Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarship or Chevening India Scholarship to make studies more affordable.

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 Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know if the entry process of their chosen programme includes an interview round.

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.

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.

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

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