Durham

University in Durham

Durham University, founded in 1832 and a member of the Russell Group, operates through a collegiate system of 17 colleges spread across the city. Academic departments cover arts and humanities, sciences, social sciences, law, engineering, business and education. First-year undergraduates are guaranteed a place in college accommodation. Second and third-year students move into private housing while remaining members of their college. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in Durham

The Viaduct, west of the city centre near Durham railway station, is one of the most popular areas for second and third-year students, with large shared houses and easy walking access to university buildings on both the Bailey and the Hill. Neville’s Cross, southwest of the city centre, is a quieter residential area popular with students at the Hill colleges and close to the Bill Bryson Library and the main science site. Gilesgate, northeast of the city centre, offers more affordable private housing and PBSA with good bus connections to campus.

Getting around Durham

Durham is a compact city where most student areas are within walking distance of the university colleges and academic buildings, though some routes involve steep hills. Local buses connect Gilesgate and outlying areas to the city centre and campus. Durham railway station has direct services to Newcastle in around 15 minutes and to London King’s Cross in around 2 hours 45 minutes.

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