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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1338614 On 28th May 19 verified Verified student

Durham University is located in a small city, which is more of a town really than a city, so not the best if you are looking for more of a stereotypical bustling space. Overall, the architecture is very nice, but a lot of the buildings could use updates.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member837589 On 1st May 19 verified Verified student

I got extremely fit by the end of my first year as I had to walk on average 2-3 hours a day. Depending on your choice of modules, you end up walking or running up and down hills between lectures from one end of town to the other.

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member837558 On 1st May 19 verified Verified student

Very little going on. Isolating.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1036567 On 18th March 19 verified Verified student

Wi-fi is horrible. Don't go for the accommodation if you want stable connection.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member836381 On 6th March 19 verified Verified student

Really nice town, and obviously great teaching and facilities

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1133018 On 22nd July 18 verified Verified student

A thoroughly wonderful university that put a lot of care and dedication to not only students but academics

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1032847 On 15th July 18 verified Verified student

Accomodation absolute rip-off. Only for private schools

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member932846 On 15th July 18 verified Verified student

I love Durham. Everyone I’ve met have been nice, kind and caring people. I have definitely met friends for lives. I would recommend anyone to come here. Especially if they love academics. Only downside is nightlife. But societies and Newcastle make up for that! Love this uni and love the people.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1232830 On 13th July 18 verified Verified student

Amazing! Honestly had the best time ever at Durham. Wouldn’t change it for the world.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member532809 On 12th July 18 verified Verified student

It is impossible not to be involved in something at Durham - it engages everyone academically, socially (with the collegiate system) and physically with a wide range of sports and societies on offer. The best 3 years of my life, I've made friends that are like family to me now!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1332807 On 12th July 18 verified Verified student

Best Uni in the world, the college system makes it

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member532781 On 9th July 18 verified Verified student

Historic and beautiful Colleges - regardless of whether they were built 12 years ago or 120 years ago. However, the university this year specifically has been plagued by unfortunate publicity events and lower than standard WiFi.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member532774 On 9th July 18 verified Verified student

Excellent uni! The academic prowess and the incredible collegiate system make for such a great uni experience.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1332743 On 5th July 18 verified Verified student

I love this uni, the college system is great

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member732731 On 5th July 18 verified Verified student

Could not imagine a better place to study and live. Such a wonderful city to be in with endless opportunities and communities. Feel incredibly lucky to be in Durham and will always feel connected to this amazing university.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member732730 On 5th July 18 verified Verified student

Amazing university, great community feel with the collegiate system and beautiful setting! Would highly recommend to anyone, absolutely love it! However, needs HUGE improvement on tackling mental health and wellbeing as seems to brush people under the rug and even give them orders to leave Durham if they mention mental health issues! Shocking!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1232717 On 4th July 18 verified Verified student

Durham has been a transformative experience. I think it’s collegiate experience is unparalleled. A place where you work hard play hard!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member632651 On 2nd July 18 verified Verified student

Academics are great, societies are great, facilities are great BUT the administration are soulless corporate types that shouldn’t belong in a university

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1332640 On 2nd July 18 verified Verified student

A fantastic blend of history and new innovation makes Durham a unique place.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member532627 On 1st July 18 verified Verified student

A really unique experience living with wonderful people in beautiful colleges and surroundings. Always busy, taught well and challenged to achieve our best while having so many activities and societies ti pick from. Work hard, play hard

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member632615 On 30th June 18 verified Verified student

DURHAM IS THE BEST UNI! As I graduate today I am sad to leave my home of 3 years. But I will take all the wonderful memories with me forward into the future and cherish them dearly.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By abiril On 29th June 18 verified Verified student

Great collegiate system, which each have their own great clubs and societies, something for everyone. So academic, great sports, nice science campus, good WiFi coverage across most the city!

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By fruityria On 27th June 18 verified Verified student

Beautiful city with so much to get involved with! Societies are so friendly and can get involved with everything, don’t be afraid to try things you’ve never done before. Professors are so supportive and helpful, facilities are excellent. Overall the best place to be

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1232579 On 27th June 18 verified Verified student

The problem with Durham City— over-populated, bureaucracy, and a lack of resources for students (I.e. books, during term time the library is always packed with people).

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member930416 On 19th February 18 verified Verified student

One of the best in the UK and the world. Its high academics are on par with Oxbridge, and in some cases higher. My course is top 3 in the world, above Cambridge, Yale, and Princeton. We wear robes and have a castle! We have leading academics in the field and get the feeling the future is bright. Durham is true British education and just as good as Ixbridge, just less elitism and snobbery.

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member1030133 On 30th January 18 verified Verified student

They don't care about you, just your money. Which is fine, but not for a charity.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member929488 On 27th December 17 verified Verified student

Great university experience, with a strong support system.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1128154 On 7th September 17 verified Verified student

The Business School facilities are brand new. The librarians are helpful and the internet is good.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1226563 On 23rd May 17 verified Verified student

Loved my time at Durham University. It's a small town with a big personality.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member626320 On 20th April 17 verified Verified student

If you want a collegiate, fun, social experience in a small but ancient city with incredibly scenery all around and a first class education, then this is for you. Durham is the only other collegiate university in the UK outside Oxford and Cambridge. It's not for slackers and they expect you to be a self-starter so don't expect to be spoon-fed but if you are dedicated to your subject(s) and you want to have fun then it would be hard to find a better place. Durham graduates are highly employable, well-prepared and engaged in a very diverse and international range of professions.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member725759 On 18th January 17 verified Verified student

Mint connection speeds (100 mbps down, 90 up) but most ports are blocked

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member524709 On 21st November 16 verified Verified student

Campus: Castle smells a bit, everywhere else quite nice Clubs and Societies: DULT is great Students Union: 60's architecture deceptively pretty at first but staff are very friendly, should push for NUS disaffiliation Careers: Staff very patient and friendly Internet / Wifi: STOP USING OUTLOOK

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Ihaveamember On 24th October 16 verified Verified student

IF you want to party hard or work hard, this is the place for both.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By CKYu On 16th September 16 verified Verified student

Where quality education meets fun social life, Durham Uni is simply the best!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1123848 On 30th August 16 verified Verified student

I love Durham as a place and university, although I wish the students union was a bigger part of student life. I don't know much about the careers service as I am in first year but it seems pretty good. There are tons of societies so there is something for everyone.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member923846 On 30th August 16 verified Verified student

The students union is quite separated from college activities and is under used.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By Memeber On 31st July 16 verified Verified student

Terrible SU, but with college common rooms it's not really needed.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1023251 On 20th July 16 verified Verified student

Very good university and facilities are awesome.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member822181 On 2nd May 16 verified Verified student

Traditional, social and unforgettable

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member921946 On 19th April 16 verified Verified student

A very good university with loads of societies to choose. Good facilities close together

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member821869 On 14th April 16 verified Verified student

Amazing small city. Everything you need and you can walk everywhere. Great facilities all over town making best use of the city

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member521858 On 14th April 16 verified Verified student

Top uni, could do with sports facility improvements

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1021853 On 14th April 16 verified Verified student

I'm very happy with Durham University. My faculty is excellent and the university's services are second-to-none.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member2016774 On 1st April 16 verified Verified student

Wifi all over campus is great! Good facilities, especially good science buildings!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1321194 On 23rd March 16 verified Verified student

Amazing university with great academic, sporting and social scenes

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1320590 On 30th December 15 verified Verified student

Durham University, and particularly Trevelyan College, is a fantastic place both for academia and societies. The social side is fab and you'll love it.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member520582 On 28th December 15 verified Verified student

Very good, clean, tidy and useful facilities!

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Student Review: 3 /5
By Jay On 27th December 15 verified Verified student

Students Union doesn't play an active role, but college JCRs do. Internet can be tempremental but is available in numerous locations. Careers service isn't great but has improved over the years, but clubs and societies are great

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member920574 On 26th December 15 verified Verified student

Yea, pretty top. Very pretty. Good value.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member420559 On 26th December 15 verified Verified student

Bleed palatinate #notquitedurha,

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member1219925 On 28th November 15 verified Verified student

I study at Durham Queen's campus and student satisfaction is extremely low. The campus sucks. There are limited facilities and there is not much stores or restaurants or other palces of leisure activity. Can say that there is simply nothing to do in Stockton. Also all the social activities including socieities are in Durham which is 1 hour bus ride from Stockton. This makes it extremely difficult for many Stockton students to join societies.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member0512 On 25th November 15 verified Verified student

Awesome students union, internet available basically everywhere, the careers service have been really helpful in finding me an internship

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1219445 On 21st November 15 verified Verified student

Durham has plenty of opportunities and societies to get involved in. It caters for all needs and has a really friendly vibe.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member619197 On 18th November 15 verified Verified student

Durham uni has provided a lot of support and guidance throughtout my first few weeks

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member819169 On 18th November 15 verified Verified student

A great place to Study! Especially on Queen's Campus :)

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1119162 On 18th November 15 verified Verified student

Awesome, amazing support- felt like home after just the first day! Had a great time and really enjoying both the degree and the college experience.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member519156 On 18th November 15 verified Verified student

A university where academic excellence is only part of the degree.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member718996 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Student Union is a bit crap but other than that its good.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1118869 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

It's a very nice place with great facilities

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member518224 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

Durham is an excellent place to study. The staff is really supportive and there are plenty of good societies to join.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By macawstopwatch On 12th November 15 verified Verified student

Union has not really existed for the beginning of the term. Things have been ticking over, but nothing has actually been implemented. The sheer number of Clubs and Societies on offer is mind boggling. Every college has about 20 and then there are 250 odd university societies with a further 50 odd university sports. If you want to get involved, it's easy!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By Fizzy On 12th November 15 verified Verified student

Love my uni! Couldn't be happier

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member418079 On 12th November 15 verified Verified student

It's f****** gr9 m9. I never wanna go back 'ome to the south

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member917891 On 6th November 15 verified Verified student

Still a first year, having a great time so far.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1017848 On 4th November 15 verified Verified student

Really only just started in October, but overall my impression of the University is a splendid one. Incredibly approachable and friendly people (staff and students)

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member617847 On 4th November 15 verified Verified student

People are a bit boring but in terms of quality of education and careers advice, Durham is great.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member617681 On 31st October 15 verified Verified student

I have really enjoyed my first few weeks at St Aidan's College Durham. The collegiate system is great and the modern languages course is very interesting.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1317676 On 31st October 15 verified Verified student

Within my first few weeks, Durham has been wonderfully welcoming and has allowed me to experience a wide range of new and exciting activities, whilst being a perfect environment to work in.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1117563 On 29th October 15 verified Verified student

Like the university but don't like that campus is so far from from main university

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member917512 On 27th October 15 verified Verified student

What more could you want from a university?

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member417462 On 26th October 15 verified Verified student

As an international student, I felt at home here in Durham. That's why I love it.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member917347 On 23rd October 15 verified Verified student

There's a lot of talk about 'matching' you up to your perfect roommate when you apply for a shared room. It's all bulls***.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1316961 On 18th October 15 verified Verified student

Great university set in such a wonderful little town. Great facilities and great people

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member815158 On 2nd September 15 verified Verified student

Collingwood accommodation is great but the hill needs a cash point and shop!

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member515135 On 30th August 15 verified Verified student

Campus: The collegiate system is amazing, really made my experience what it was. Facilities: A little old and quite spread out, but not surprising as many lecture halls are in really old buildings. Clubs/Socs: Incredible, there's one for everyone and/or you can make your own. 'If you come to Durham and only leave with a degree, you've wasted your opportunity here' - quote from our college principal. SU: Not a significant part of life, colleges provide what the SU at other unis would be there for. Careers: Durham has huge pulling power with employers (those that know what they're doing anyway) but don't be arrogant about it, it's not a right to be employed on leaving! Internet: No major issues, appreciated how fast/reliable it was when I got my own on leaving... All in all, I really enjoyed my time here and wouldn't change anything. I hope you choose Durham and enjoy every minute!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1110371 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

good support within college and many societies make it easy to make friends

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member610319 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

College system is brilliant. Small city, never met so many great people. Doxbridge is a farse, but you will have a better time and live a well rounded university experience.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member410310 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

The collegiate system makes the whole university experience incredible.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By seexwne On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

This institution really sums up the British education experience, an eclectic mix of interesting people, sportsmen and students. It is not in every university where, through the collegiate system, a feeling of togetherness and inclusion is fostered in such an organic manner. A giant of old, Durham is one of the greatest establishments, academic or otherwise, in this great nation.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1210271 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

Great university, very prestigious and supportive of everything you do.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member910257 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

Over 3 years I have had an amazing time at Durham, colleges make the whole experience more welcoming and provides a sense of family as they always support you.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member510256 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

All my best friends were a stones throw away, I mean it, we could literally throw stones from our window to theirs. At the last count we had a solid 35 member squad, where else do you get that?

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1110255 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

Fantastic place to study with amazing people around you

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member610238 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

I loved my time at Durham. I made amazing friends, developed important skills and founds lots of ways to volunteer and just be a good person. As for the university though... I saw zero improvements to my department I my three years, yet so many problems. It's not a modern university trying to provide a great educstion; it's an old school trying to maintain a high status so it doesn't need to compete with other universities by offering modern facilities, improving it's departments or horrible, cliquey college system, or any other numerous services.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member710230 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

Studying at Durham has been such a rich experience for me; you get to engage so much more with people, sports and societies because of the amazing intercollegiate system. There's so many events besides lectures and studying in the year for you to try out new things and it has really improved me on a personal level. It's a university that gives you a great education whilst letting you enjoy so much more.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Paulwesley On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

Wonderful teaching supports, Excellent Environment for Studying, Lots of socials within societies and colleges. Everyone is playing sports and open to each others. Durham is really a community.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member710201 On 5th July 15 verified Verified student

Amazing, the collegiate system really helps to form a close knit community and the facilities and staff are fantastic!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1210141 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Amazing facilities and the college experience is brilliant! Being part of a college makes you feel as if you really matter and the college events are great! The city is beautiful and everything is in walking distance. The work load is intense though.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member910113 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

It's academic enough that I don't feel too bad about being rejected from Oxford but it's chilled enough that I have enough free time to watch Game of Thrones

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member910106 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Very good uni with good career prospects

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member510101 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

A great university with so much charm and character. You are made to feel welcome from the first day and there are so many opportunities to get involved with. The collegiate system gives so many opportunities for students to gain leadership experience and help to improve the student experience for others. Although it is a small city there are still lots of things to get involved with and Newcastle is close by. The students here are all very intelligent but are not all 100% focused on work and appreciate the need for extra curricular activities making it an inspiring place to be! I would recommend anyone who has the opportunity to come here to go here!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1110099 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Great career opportunities and a wealth of support and care from various sources

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Student Review: 5 /5
By LouisStockton On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

My department allowed me to succeed in any area I chose. My course was guided by a team of highly intelligent and inspiring academic staff who very much want you to realise your potential; one couldn't ask for better support, frankly. As an organist, reading Music at Durham, there were more opportunities than time to commit to them, so I could never have been bored. Pubs/bars/clubs/Newcastle always provide a stimulating aura of reflection following rehearsals and concerts... The college system I found extremely helpful, pastorally and financially. Van Mildert College I came to hold quite close, though most of what I did occurred outside of college. It provided a hub for pretty much any issue or non-issue you might have, as well as having useful facilities (such as practice rooms, and a newly refurbished Bechstein grand piano in my case). I would definitely recommend to a friend, and there was certainly more I would've like to explore, yet time allows for only so many adventures.....

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member510084 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Being collegiate makes such a huge difference, you meet people you would otherwise never have met, and you get opportunities to play every sport imaginable at a competitive level. Ecstatic that I chose Durham, and will forever be in love with it.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member610082 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Best experience of my life, would recommend whole-heartedly everybody.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1110064 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

It is awesome! Collegiate system allows you to meet people outside your course! Billy Bry library is the best!

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By Rose123 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Main campus is wonderful whilst Queens campus lacks a collegiate vibe due to the lack of colleges (only 2) surrounding the area, also the location of the campus is in a roughy area of the country making it unwise to travel alone at night time

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member610047 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Absolutely love it there... Always something to do... Lovely people

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member410046 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Amazing, friends for life and great support academically and emotionally

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member510043 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Truly the most amazing place in the world, where I will be unbelievably sad to leave. A myriad of fantastic opportunities to develop as an academic and an individual. The only thing letting Durham down is the slightly ugly Student Union building!

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