University of Durham

Very good and course challenging. I think the facilities here are very good and very new which is nice to see. Lots of libraries too

Durham is a city campus with colleges. This makes it feel very personal as you get to know alot of people quickly. However it was also clasphobic as you couldn’t go anywhere without seeing other students! I studied human geography which I really enjoyed. Great content and supportive teachers. Careers service is available but I found them to be rather useless, very generic information rather than personalised information.

The facilities are great and the collegiate system has enhanced the experience of being a University student. The location is convenient because the campus is close to town.

The teaching at the university is great and the support from lecturers. However I don’t think that the college system works for everyone - the smaller colleges are very gossipy and it often get like a nasty, bitchy boarding school all of first year

The library is fantastic, great working facilities and really modern. You get to know a lot of people because of living in colleges in first year and the abundance of societies. A lot of leadership opportunities too because of the societies. Negatives would be that Durham is a small and rather boring town.

Good science facilities, strong Physics department, plenty of free resources, regular online resources published, great collegiate system. Quite inactive student union, college accomodation not always maintained well

The education department provides an amazing pgce primary course, mixing a range of in school and university based experience.

Very prestigious university with excellent research-led learning. This can however mean work grading, etc can take a while and many lecturers are often very busy! Student's union is great and the college system really makes you feel part of a family.

Alright facilities. Good sports teams and experience. Small town. The collegiate system really helps with inclusivity. Careers services are not the best with little help. The student union is terrible.

The campus I am at for my course is the main reason I chose Durham University - it is small, and offers everything students will need in one place. With the move of my course to the main campus in the next year it will be exciting to see the changes that occur and to be able to access more of the Student Union services and events and to make the most of the larger Careers Services in my final year.

All my tutors are so friendly and delivery great lectures and seminars, in terms of support there is lots of options.

The course I am studying, music, has amazing active research which lecturers are always willing to share with interested students, and do so in regular guest lectures also. The college system provides great welfare support and a really exciting as well as traditional university environment.

Accommodation is nice, the student union is also good but doesn’t hold as many events as I thought they would. We haven’t yet been offered any career services.

Amazing and beautiful city. Some of teaching isn’t as good as I was expecting but the people are so intelligent and innovative. I love the social scene: very much a pub oriented life with only a small emphasis on clubbing. My accommodation is ok, it’s a bit ridiculous how expensive it is considering how much we pay. A lot of international students and people from different backgrounds, although it is quite posh with many people coming from top public schools. One of the things I’m concerned about with the university is how traditional it is in terms of relationships. It certainly isn’t very relaxed when people decide to ‘sleep around’ or have multiple partners. Overall a terrific place- I’m so happy to be here!

The college system means no one falls through the cracks, you feel part of a community. The campus is gorgeous and it snows all the time making everything look so pretty.

In general, Durham is an amazing university to be at, situated in an absolutely beautiful city with unrivalled scenery. The collegiate system is very clever and enables you to make close knit friendships within college. Durham’s chemistry department is one of the best in the world, and it really is evident from the quality of teaching and laboratory demonstration we receive here. You can get involved in anything you like, whatever it is, if you’re an expert, or if you’ve never tried it before, Durham is the place to be.

The university on the whole is excellent- the collegiate system is very clever and enables you to form close knit friendships within college. Durham’s chemistry department is one of the best in the country, as well as in the world, although the style of teaching is old fashioned and doesn’t seem to have progressed into the more technological age. The facilities are wonderful, and we are extremely lucky to have what we have, although staff in the labs can be quite hard to get along with. I’ve had many great experiences here in the first year.

An extremely nice University. One of the best for continuing sports or engaging in musical activity. It's quite diverse as well and you can meet students from all over the place. While the studying can be pretty hard it all depends on your previous education. Some find it hard but honestly I think it's quite chill so wouldnt worry too much.

Excellent university. Not a huge fan of the collegiate system, quite cliquey but if you ignore it, it isn’t a problem. Departments are excellent, student support (both personally, careers wise and academically is great). It is very small and I need a break quite frequently but I like it.

Durham is a great little town, there's always something new to explore. Its not too big so is easy to get around on foot. Everyone is so friendly and I feel very safe.

I find the organisation of teaching for my course average. I study a self-taught degree that I used to enjoy until coming here. Having said this, I find the social aspect and opportunities in this university fantastic! Given that the city is so small, it is a very student-friendly city too.

I love Durham University with its collegiate system. It means that you can do sport just for the fun of it! I am also really enjoying my course and I couldn't ask for anything better!

On the stockton campus so not quite as good as the Durham one. Great facilities and fantastic lecturers.

Great college system. Enables you to try loads of new extra curricular things out. Very supportive atmosphere as well.