Search Open menu Home Colleges and Student Experience Our Colleges St John's College St John's College A supportive community that will positively challenge, develop, and grow your individual strengths. Explore St John's College Open menu Overview Year founded 1909 Motto Fides Nostra Victoria (Our faith is our victory) Number of students living in the college 240 1st year rooms 160 (30 Postgraduate rooms) Catering options Fully catered Gowned formal dinners Yes About us St John’s College is like no other Durham college. Founded in 1909 and set in a series of beautiful listed buildings in the heart of Durham city, our community enjoys stunning views of Durham Cathedral and boasts gardens and lawns stretching down to the River Wear. We are one of the smallest colleges, renowned for our lively and welcoming atmosphere. St John’s fosters a supportive community that will positively challenge, develop, and grow your individual strengths. The College has a degree of independence within the University, both financially and in its governance. Our students study for University degrees alongside members of other colleges, but we have the freedom to do things a little differently. Research and Scholarly Activity Our Staff Access the current student intranet College Life Find out more about student life and experience at our College. Accommodation See our accommodation and catering options during your degree. Welcome to New Students Location Our College is situated in the historic heart of Durham City, within a World Heritage site. Only a stone's throw away from Durham Cathedral, our College boasts a series of interconnected Georgian houses, as well as secluded gardens and lawns stretching down to the River Wear. Visit Us Discover... Our History Junior Common Room Fees and Funding Alumni Explore our College Cranmer Hall St John's College is home to Cranmer Hall, a vibrant and diverse evangelical Christian community rooted in Durham and the North East. Visit Website Facilities Gym Our new gym has ergs, cross trainers, treadmills, a weights room and much more. Library Our library is light, spacious and congenial for study, with 86 study desks as well as a group study room for up to 8 people and an excellent stock of around 27,000 books. Chapel Our College Chapel is the Church of St Mary the Less which was founded around 1140, extensively renovated in 1847, and acquired by St John's College in 1919. Music Our dedicated music practice rooms have upright pianos, guitar amps, vocal amplification and a full electric drum kit, as well as an electric organ and instrumental practice space. Linton Bar Social distancing rules over the summer of 2020 inspired us to repurpose our Upstairs Bar and neighbouring outdoor space on Linton, forming the Linton Garden Bar. Explore Our Facilities Gym equipment overlooking our green space 1/5 Student updates Hear from our students at St John's and find out what College life is like Highlights Day in the life of a Classics student Classics and Theology student Catherine takes us through her experience at Durham University. Virtual Welfare at John’s Hear from our Welfare and Events Officer, Lizzie about how she motivated students throughout lockdown. Social feeds Merchandise Browse our merchandise collection and purchase items online. View St John's merchandise Get in touch Contact us by phone or email below to find out more about accommodation, admissions and student support. Email St John's St John's College 3 South Bailey Durham DH1 3RJ United Kingdom Tel:+44 (0) 191 334 3500 St John's College, Durham is a constituent College of Durham University and is a registered charity. Charity No. 1141701 VAT No. 334 636457 Contact Durham University Website Feedback Durham University on Twitter Durham University on Facebook Durham University on LinkedIn Durham University on YouTube Durham University on Instagram The University About Us Jobs Contact Us Visit Us Our Colleges Academic Departments Statements and Policies Notices Statement on Modern Slavery Freedom of Expression Covid-19 Information Website Accessibility Student Complaints and Non-Academic Misconduct Business Services Helping Business Analytical Services Global Durham International Consortia Research & Partnerships Useful Links Learn Ultra DUO Banner Self Service Staff Directory Technician Commitment The Palatine Centre Durham University Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LE Charitable Status Disclaimer Trading Name Cookie Policy Privacy Notices ©2021 Durham University