Durham University

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 

Similar to the Ivy League in the US, 24 of the best universities are part of the Russell Group in the UK. The main difference between RG universities and others comes in research, teaching, and overall standing. RG university faculty members are usually Nobel Prize winners or world-class researchers. You get a low student to faculty ratio and a better environment.

Yes, some of the most famous moments from the first two Harry Potter films were filmed at Durham University's ancient Durham Cathedral. In particular, the Chapter House was converted into Professor McGonagall's classroom, while the cloisters were used for walking sequences.