Global Durham

We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship. Our staff and students come from over 120 countries, creating an outward-looking, globally-minded and inclusive University.

World Top 100

QS World University Rankings 2026

5th in the UK

The Guardian University Guide 2026

64th in the world

for Employer Reputation in the QS World Rankings 2026

22nd

for Sustainability in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Global Networks and Consortia

International collaboration is key to Durham's excellence in teaching and research. We have affiliations with many institutions and organisations worldwide.

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World-wide research and partnerships

International partnerships are a core part of Durham's outstanding research and vibrant learning communities. We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship.

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Middle East & North Africa

Latin America & the Caribbean

North America

South East Asia and Australasia

Study at Durham

We welcome talented students from all backgrounds and when you join Durham you become part a community of over 20,000 students from over 130 different countries.

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Global Opportunities and Support

We offer a range of activities, options, funding, and support for students from all backgrounds and degrees to gain international experience working, studying or volunteering abroad during their degree.

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Durham’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goals

We've been ranked 22nd in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2026.

We’ve signed the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) Accord, where we pledged our commitment to one another to do more and create a better world by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change.

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A series of wind turbines on land, growing smaller and smaller as they get further and further away.

Global News

Novel house design cuts childhood malaria significantly

A major study involving Durham University shows that a radical rethink of rural housing design in sub-Saharan Africa can protect children from the three deadliest childhood diseases.

Research news
Using computers to track the changing sound of bands

Coldplay, Radiohead or R.E.M. – which band has changed their music the most over the years?

Research news
Durham joins Arqus Alliance to help shape higher education across Europe

Durham University has joined the Arqus European University Alliance (Arqus) as an associate member.

Durham news