Rankings:

The Times Good University Guide ranking (last year): 8 (8)

Total score out of 1000 (last year): 749 (760)

The Sunday Times University Guide ranking: 7 (8)

Profiles:

Read The Times Good University Guide profile here

Read The Sunday Times University Guide profile here

Read a student's guide to Durham University here

Money matters:

Fees for new UK and EU undergraduate students starting in 2009 are £3,225 per year. Click here for details of financial support available.

Accommodation:

Durham University is a collegiate university. Students starting in 2009 are guaranteed accommodation for their first year in university colleges. Catered costs are £4,689 for three terms. Self-catered costs are £4,173 for three terms or £4,125 for a 38-week contract on the Stockton campus. See here for more information.

Going digital:

Take a virtual tour of the campus here.

Contact:

Admissions Office: +44 (0) 191 334 6128

Email: admissions@durham.ac.uk

Useful information:

Visit the university homepage.

Request a prospectus online.

Dates for next open days.

Maps of location.