Alyce Myers
International Officer USA and Canada
Based in: Austin, TX
AIRR-NA Member Institution
Durham University
Durham, England, UK
Institution at a Glance
- Year founded
- 1832
- Institution type
- Public International University
- Campus setting
- Suburban
- Population category
- Large (15,000–29,999 students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 3-year
- Undergraduate students
- 16,000
- Postgraduate students
- 4,600
About the Institution
Founded in 1832, Durham University is the third oldest university in England and is a Russel Group research-intensive institution. The University currently has over 20,000 students with 150 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate programs. Durham is ranked a top 10 university in the UK, a top 100 university in the world, is a collegiate university, and is #1 in the UK for team sport.
North American Representatives
David Heller
International Officer USA and Canada
Based in: Washington DC
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
Archaeology
Geography
Classics and Ancient History
Anthropology
Politics
Postgraduate study
Archaeology
Psychology
History
International Affairs
English
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct, UCAS
Entry requirements
Durham University accepts a range of of 3 AP scores of 5,5,5 to 3 AP scores of 5,4,4. If a student does not have all the AP scores, they may be able to supplement AP scores with with SAT and ACT scores, honors courses, dual credit classes, or an associate’s degree. If a student's school does not offer AP classes, we will be able to consider honors courses in place of them.
Applications, dates and deadlines
Undergraduate: September 2nd, 2025 -January 14th, 2026 is the UCAS equal consideration deadline
Postgraduate: October 1st, 2025- June 30th, 2026
How to apply
https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6e455568/durham-university?studyYear=current
Postgraduate Applicant Portal link- https://studyatdurham.microsoftcrmportals.com/en-US/
Standardized testing
If a student's school offers AP classes, students must have a minimum of 2 AP test scores to receive an offer from Durham. If a student's school does not offer AP classes, then students may use honors class grades in place of AP test scores.
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
$30,000-38,000
Estimated cost of living
$14,000
Scholarships and funding
Scholarships for USA undergraduate students are limited at Durham University. Students may see if they qualify for any scholarships through the
1) Undergraduate Scholarship page: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships-2023-entry/
2) College and Department Scholarship page: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/scholarships/college-and-department-scholarships/