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Durham University Rankings 2025
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- Durham University Ranking Highlights
- Durham University University Ranking
- Durham University US News & World Report Ranking 2024
- Durham University The Guardian Ranking 2025
- Durham University The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025
- Durham University FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2024
- Durham University QS Ranking 2025
- Durham University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
- Durham University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
- Durham University Course Ranking
- Durham University Student Reviews
Durham UniversityRanking Highlights
Recognized globally as a leading global enterprise, Durham University is dedicated to delivering academic excellence. The Durham University has recieved an A rating by Shiksha Grading.
Even though there are multiple global ranking metrics available for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading different is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.
Moving forward, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, Durham University ranks #89, showing a downgrade from its previous ranking of #78 in 2024. Durham University also ranks #174 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, Durham University witnessed an improving trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #198 in 2023. Furthermore, Durham University ranks #6 in The Complete University Guide 'University Ranking' category in 2025.
Check out more details on Durham University ranking in the below content.
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Durham UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
Global Universities | 263 | 277 | 309 |
Durham UniversityThe Guardian Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Accounting and Finance | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Business and Management | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Economics | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Law | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Physics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Politics | 19 | 19 | 5 |
| Sociology and Social Policy | 6 | 17 | 13 |
Durham UniversityThe Complete University Guide Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK University | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| Biological Sciences | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Business and Management Studies UK | 13 | 9 | 10 |
| Computer Science | 6 | 4 | 9 |
| Law | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Psychology | 9 | 13 | 11 |
| Sociology | 5 | 8 | 9 |
Durham UniversityFT (Financial Times) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMBA | 95 | 78 | 78 |
| Master in Finance | 53 | 53 | – / – |
| Master in Management | 87 | 78 | 95 |
Durham UniversityQS Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | – / – | 27 | 32 |
| World University | 92 | 78 | 89 |
| Accounting and Finance | 51 | 84 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 301 | 301 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 319 | 290 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 94 | 101 | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 46 | 48 | – / – |
| Masters in Business Analytics | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Masters in Supply Chain Management | 21 | 22 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 301 | 351 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 51 | 69 | – / – |
| Politics | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Sociology | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Durham UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 162 | 198 | 174 |
| Arts and Humanities | 26 | 33 | 39 |
| Engineering | – / – | 301 | 201 |
| Law | 34 | 42 | 60 |
| Life Sciences | 201 | 251 | 201 |
| PG Business and Economics | 126 | 101 | 101 |
| PG Computer Science | 301 | 301 | 301 |
| Psychology | 101 | 151 | 126 |
Durham UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 301 | 301 | 301 |
| Law | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Physics | 151 | 101 | – / – |
| Political Sciences | 101 | 76 | – / – |
| Sociology | 76 | 151 | – / – |
Durham UniversityCourse Ranking
Shiksha has graded Durham University streams, such as Accounting & Commerce, Business & Management Studies, and Law with A++, A+, and A+ grades, respectively. The availability of multiple rankings on the web can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.
When it comes to global level course rankings of Durham University, the Masters in Supply Chain Management, Law & Legal Studies, Arts & Humanities, and Law courses of the university rank well in the rankings by QS and THE. Its Masters in Supply Chain Management program has been ranked at #22 by QS 2024. Additionally, Durham University ranks well for Law & Legal Studies course as well. According to QS 2024, the Law & Legal Studies course ranks at #48 in the 2024, whereas, in 2023, its ranking stood at #46.
In the rankings by THE Arts & Humanities 2024, Durham University ranks at #39. Know more about Durham University courses and subject rankings in the below article.
B.A.
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy | 6 | 17 | 13 |
| The Guardian - Politics | 19 | 19 | 5 |
| The Complete University Guide - Sociology | 5 | 8 | 9 |
B.E. / B.Tech
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete University Guide - Computer Science | 6 | 4 | 9 |
B.Sc.
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The Complete University Guide - Psychology | 9 | 13 | 11 |
| The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| The Guardian - Physics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
To apply for a UK student visa as an Indian student at Durham University, you will need:
- A valid passport
- A confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from Derham University
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency scores (like IELTS)
- Proof of finances
- Passport sized photographs
- A completed vis
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After completing an MBA from Durham University, graduates can expect job opportunities in various sectors including management consulting, investment banking, financial analysis, marketing, operations management, with companies like Deloitte, Virgin Money, GlaxoSmithKline, Sage Group, and Nissan Mot
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Durham University accepts several English proficiency exams, including:
- IELTS: A score of 7.0 overall with no element below 6.5
- Pearson Test of English: An overall score of 70 or higher with no element below 62
- LanguageCert International ESOL: A B1 SELT 38/50 overall with a B1 SELT 33/50 in all skills
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Indian students at Durham University most commonly choose courses like Law, Geography, English Studies, History and Anthropology; with a particular emphasis on humanities subjects like Theology and Religious Studies due to Durham's strong reputation in these areas.
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Yes, Durham University has lived up to its reputation for being one of the best school sin the entire world to study Law at. The university is constantly ranking higher by various rankings bodies, on the basis of their curriculum, industry specific knowledge, experienced faculty, and the quality of
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