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Durham University Key Data Sheet 2025/26
Erasmus ID code
WebsiteContact Information
Central Office
Address
Contacts

UKDURHAM01
Incoming Opportunities - Durham University

Durham University International Office
Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham DL1 3LE
Coordination and partnership in general:
Simon LitchfieldExchanges & Study Abroad Manager
simon.litchfield@durham.ac.uk
Tel.: +44 (0)191 334 6331
Incoming Non-European Exchange and European Exchange:
Rachael Bird - Incoming Students
incoming.exchange@durham.ac.uk
Tel.: +44 (0)191 334 6325
Outgoing Non-European Exchange and European Exchange
Faye Hammerton, Janet Cummings and Qing Wei
exchanges.studyabroad@durham.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 191 334 6094
All students should contact the office using the relevant email address.

Fax Number
University webpage
International webpage
Exchanges webpages

University Information
General Information+44 (0) 191 334 6326
Durham University
Global Durham - Durham University
Incoming Opportunities - Durham University
Includes:• application materials• academic information• College information• financial information• pre-departure materials

Founded in 1832, the University is the third oldest in England. Durham isa collegiate institution, with 17 Colleges which provide a social, domestic
and pastoral focus for students, as well as University accommodation, ifeligible. Ustinov College performs this role exclusively for postgraduate
students. The University has long since grown beyond the historic centreof Durham to include a modern science site, student accommodation,libraries, and sports and social facilities. The University buildings arespread across the city on several sites within easy walking distance ofeach other. Teaching and Research are organised by the Academic
Departments which are quite separate from the Colleges.
The University has a total student population of about 20,000, nearly aquarter of those on postgraduate courses. The work of the University
covers traditional areas of study/education, including key branches ofscience and technology. Durham graduates are in great demand among
employers and the University helps to attract investment into the region.

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It provides training, short courses and expertise for industry, and throughits cultural events, conferences and tourist business and as a major
employer, the University contributes in a wide social and economic senseto the local community.

City and Regional Information
Where is Durham?

Durham University is a busy research and teaching community located in
the historic cathedral city of Durham in the North-East of England, anarea famed for its attractive countryside, coastline and cultural heritage.
As well as its magnificent Cathedral and Castle, both UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, the city has other buildings of distinction and fine riverbanks which can be seen on foot in a few hours. Durham is three hours
by train from London and Manchester, two hours from Edinburgh, andless than one hour from two regional airports, Newcastle Internationaland Durham Tees Valley.

Academic Calendar and Important Dates
Academic Calendar 2025/26
Induction Week: 30th September – 6th October 2025
(including exams)
Term 1 Michaelmas: 7th October – 13th December 2025
Christmas Vacation: 14th December 2025 – 12th January 2026
Term 2 Epiphany: 13h January 2024 – 21st March 2026
Easter Vacation: 22nd March – 27th April 2026
Term 3 Easter: 28th April – 27th June 2026
For Postgraduate Business students ONLY, exams will take place inJanuary (Michaelmas arrivals) and May (Epiphany arrivals) of each year
so students would be required to stay until after the exam period hasended. Dates will be provided once confirmed.
For other years please refer to www.dur.ac.uk/datesPlease note:
Durham University currently operates a term system which includes
three terms per academic year (see above). Modules (courses) arestructured to run for the entire year (i.e. each module runs from
October – June).
For students coming to Durham for less than the full academic year, weare currently unable to provide an official transcript until after end ofyear Board of Examiners have concluded which would usually be inJune of each year. For 2nd cycle students, this could be in
October/November. Please see further section in Academic
information for more information.

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Application Information and Deadlines
Application Deadlines
European Exchanges starting Michaelmas Term:
Nominations: 30th April 2025
Application: 31st May 2025
European Exchanges starting Epiphany Term:
Nominations: 30th September 2025
Application: 31st October 2025
Non-European Exchanges:
Nomination deadline: 28th February 2025
Application deadline: 31st March 202
NB- All nominations should be sent directly to the International Office.
We will provide a template to use. The contact for nominations would beincoming.exchange@durham.ac.uk
Application Materials EuropeanExchanges

Apply - Durham University
Module Handbooks: Programme Info - Durham University

Application Materials NonEuropean Exchanges
Supporting Documentation
required

Entry Requirements

Nominations

Academic Information
Course Choice
IMPORTANT
Students should be aware thatclasses within the English
department are very limited. We
cannot guarantee acceptanceinto the English department.
We would advise students tochoose modules in other subject
areas unless there is a specific
European agreement withEnglish.

Non-European Incoming Exchange - Durham University••••Completed application form
Certified copy of English language test (if relevant)
Official academic transcript
Copy of personal details page of passport••

GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 US scale) or equivalent
For students who are not English native speakers English
language requirements apply.
Nominations should be made by email using the Nomination Formprovided to incoming.exchange@durham.ac.uk before the nomination
deadline.

For Non-European Exchange and Fee-paying Study Abroad students:
University-wide agreements:
Students can choose courses/ modules from up to three departments
across the University. Certain restrictions might apply either inoversubscribed departments or with view to pre-requisites and corequisites.
[For pre-requisites and co-requisites please refer to the module
description in the Faculty Handbook (see Course Catalogue)]
For European Exchange students:
Students should use the Module Handbook for the corresponding
department and choose modules from that subject area:
Programme Info - Durham University
Students may be able to take modules in other departments, butplease be aware that certain restrictions and prerequisites may

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apply and that you might not be able to take courses in all
departments.
Students who are registered as UG (Bachelor) level students at the time of
their exchange should request to study UG level modules only. If there is aspecific need to take Master level modules, please discuss this prior tosubmitting an application.
Students who are registered as PG (Master) level students at the time of
their exchange should request to study PG (Master) modules onlywherever possible. We may be able to approve some modules at UG(Bachelor) level but we cannot guarantee this. If you are registered forboth UG and PG modules, you should be aware that confirmation of marks
for PG modules does not happen until October of each year.

Part Year European students:
For students coming to Durham for less than the full academic
year, we are unable to provide full credit recognition. Students will
receive an official transcript listing the modules taken and anappendix with confirmed grades by department.
Credits and Course LoadThe normal workload for a full-time student is 120 Durham credits per
academic year. This normally equates to 6 modules per academic year at20 credits each.
Durham University has not adopted ECTS as the credits system, however,Durham credits can be translated into ECTS as follows: Durham credits x
0.5 = ECTS. E.g. 20 Durham credits x 0.5 = 10 ECTS. While the Module
Handbooks will list ECTS credits, all other University publications will list
Durham credits.

Language of Instruction
Important Information

EnglishExaminations:
The academic year at Durham University follows a term system with 3terms per year. Examinations are mostly held at the end of each academic
year only. Special/ alternative assessment arrangements for European
students coming for less than a year can usually be made with theindividual departments.
Durham University does presently not allocate ECTS credits to theindividual academic terms as individual modules are designed to run overthe full academic year (see Examinations). It is important for partner
universities to define an appropriate credit load for their students for theduration they will spend in Durham. Partners will be provided with all thedetails relating to the academic work completed by a student for theduration of their studies at Durham University in the Academic Transcript
towards the end of each term and the official Transcript of Records will besent to the partner universities in the Summer.

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Grading System

Short Term Duration students

Grade%I (First)

70-100II(i) (Upper Second Class)

60-69

II(ii) (Lower Second Class)50-59

III (Third)

40-49

Fail0-39

Durham currently operates a full academic year structure which means
there is only one assessment period in June of each year. For thosestudents coming to Durham for less than the full year as agreed inadvance, each module convener is required to set alternative assessment
for the student.
This arrangement means we are not able to provide students with a full
official transcript. The official transcript contains a list of the modules thestudent has taken but with no grades. The International Office willproduce a transcript appendix document with grades provided by eachdepartment and confirmed by a Board of Examiners. An example of thisdocument can be requested from the International Office.

Immigration Information
Our Student Immigration Office offers further advice on the website:
Apply for a Visa (sharepoint.com)
To find out if a student visa is required, please check with the nearest UK
embassy or visit Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Incoming students at partner universities will normally be supplied withadditional advice at the appropriate time of the year.
Further Information

Accommodation
On Campus Accommodation

To check eligibility to work in the UK whilst studying please check:
Working (sharepoint.com)

Durham University is a ‘collegiate’ university, i.e. the colleges provide
the social context for students.
Non-European Exchange students only:
All full year non-European exchange students from non-European
partners are guaranteed a place in one of the residential colleges of theUniversity if they apply for the programme by the deadline. Students opt
for college accommodation on the application form. Students will be
notified of their college via e-mail. The college will then contact thestudent with further details prior to arrival. Students coming for lessthan the full academic year are not eligible for accommodation and willneed to source their own accommodation. For part year non-European
exchange students accommodation is not guaranteed within a college.
European students:

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University managed accommodation will not be available. Students
must source their own private accommodation.
Off Campus Accommodation
Accommodation over Vacations– students from non-European
exchange partners only
Costs and Facilities

Arrival and Enrolment
Nearest Airport

Arrival and Transport

Induction Week/Orientation
SessionIf looking for off campus private accommodation, students may contact
the Accommodation Office on accommodation.office@durham.ac.uk
Accommodation in most Colleges is limited to term time. However,accommodation options are available during semester breaks (Christmasand Easter only) at an additional cost. Students should contact theircollege for advice.
For a full list of prices and the different options please refer toUndergraduate Residence Charges - Durham University
College prices include food (fully catered / part catered options only)
and utility costs.

Newcastle International is the largest airport closest to Durham
University. Students can connect to Newcastle via London Heathrowand flights are frequent.
A meet and greet service is available for international students on somedays during the week prior to Induction Week. The service usually
covers Newcastle International Airport. Details will be made available
online over the summer.
Attending the Induction Week and Orientation Session is strongly
advised since it includes student registration information••

The Orientation Session is held on the Friday morning beforeInduction Week
Students will join their College’s Freshers’ activities together
with the degree students during induction week.

Details for all activities will be confirmed when available.

Exchange Related Information
Number of Exchange students
per academic year
Duration of Exchange

Please contact Simon Litchfield, Exchanges and Study Abroad Manager
simon.litchfield@durham.ac.uk
Owing to the structure of our modules, which are designed to run over afull academic year (October-June) per module, we strongly advise
students to come for a full academic year (October - June) and follow
normal assessment structures as set for modules and earn full credit
points.
Part year European study periods are possible only with the consent of
the receiving department and provided that placements start inOctober (Michaelmas term). Starting an European study period inJanuary (term 2) is only possible with special consent and should
normally be confined to students undertaking project or research workin one of the departments.
Please consult the Module Handbooks for the relevant department for
part-year study opportunities. Some restrict admission to students
coming for the full academic year only.

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Please note that it is not possible to start in the Easter term (April June), except by special arrangement for project /research work.

Services Available to Exchangestudents

International Office / Global Opportunities Team – assists students inmatter of registration and other academic matters
Immigration Office – assists with immigration related issues
Durham Colleges – provide a wide range of social and welfare services
including a personal College Tutor responsible for pastoral support
Departments – provide academic advice and support
DUSSD (Durham University Service for Students with Disabilities)
Counselling Service
Healthcare and Medical
Equality and Diversity
Centre for Foreign Languages
IT Services

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