Durham University

Durham University is the center of education in UK. It is ranked greatly at #15. The University offers over 300+ courses at both UG and PG level altogether. There is a provision of 120 courses at UG level. The course available at Durham University are-MBA, LL.M, M.A, M.Phil, M.Sc., MS, B.E/B.Tech, B.A, B.Ed, BSc., BBA and Diploma courses.

Durham University is special for many reasons:

·       It is a member of the Russel group

·       University Rating is gold as per TEF 2023 for Student outcomes

·       It is among the top 10 Universities in UK for Indian students

·       It has a high placement rates, the 90% students who graduated from Durham University were employed within 15 months in companies like Accenture, Nissan, Vodafone and Amazon

·       It is rated 3.6 stars out of 5 as per Shiksha's Study Abroad Platform

The total estimated Durham University MBA tuition fees is GBP 41,000 (Around INR 52.15 lakh) for 1 year. Also, students have to pay the living expenses too. While living in UK, the average weekly Hostel charges are around INR 15.21 L. 

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.