Durham University - DUR
speciality: Mathematics

Durham University excels with its unique collegiate system fostering community and belonging. The networking opportunities are superb, providing students with extensive professional connections and a strong alumni network.

As a student at Van Mildert college, I have had a lovely time so far with the community environment and the newly renovated facilities. The Mathematical Sciences department has especially been impressive, hosting executives from various finance and tech firms, providing us students with a wealth of opportunities.

I have recently finished my first year of a Bsc in mathematics and statistics at Durham University and am extremely grateful for the support I have received this year. The lecturers and staff were overwhelmingly supportive; they would always make time at the end of the lectures to ask questions one to one; they would make an office hour every week if I needed to ask any larger or more private questions; then there was tutorials, which were small groups of 30 people and a professor who could assist us in a more hands on manner than in lectures.

The sporting opportunities are terrific, with amazing facilities that are open to everyone. There is a huge emphasis on sport and the majority of students partake in something sporting related.

My only complaint is the amount of work you receive as a maths student and the expectation that you should understand everything taught after a week of lectures and tutorials is slightly far fetched given the limited amount of free time I have to revise notes.

I have made a wonderful group of friends with little challenge due to the great support I received from the upper years on the first week when arriving. Overall it has a great experience so far.

Students who choose the University of Durham as their educational home are in for a treat. This prestigious institution offers outstanding facilities and academic resources that enable learners to thrive academically. However what really makes them unique is their commitment to providing unparalleled tutoring services that foster student growth and potential like no other institution can. Its no surprise this university consistently ranks among the best globally.

When I traveled to London, my host described his impression of Durham as “It’s a city because it has a university and a cathedral, but in Durham has never been proud of its country life

Durham may be a small town, but it’s beautiful all year round.

I like this university. I like the support students can get both academically, for careers and well-being. I like the range of extracurricular opportunities that students can take part in.

I don’t always like the late hours for lectures though at the university.

Everyone is so nice, and I like studying here. I choose Mathematics and Economics in my first year and I would like to do more computer courses in my second year. I like the program and the life at university is wonderful.