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Durham University

Durham University (United Kingdom). Application deadline January 13, 2027 (January deadline, Fall 2027 entry). QS #85. 93 undergraduate and 91 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • January deadline: January 13, 2027, applications open September 1, 2026. 18:00 GMT; first round of international student scholarships deadline is Dec 7, 2026. Decision: UCAS: universities must make decisions on applications submitted before the January deadline by May 12, 2027.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Co-op and internships

  • In the Discover Uni dataset released on 2026-10-27, 131 of 141 full-time bachelor's-degree courses report a placement (sandwich) year: 130 optional and 1 compulsory.

Source: HESA Discover Uni dataset · Checked: 2026-11-02

Source: Discover Uni dataset, HESA (www.hesa.ac.uk), CC BY 4.0; counts aggregated by Forbest from the course records.

Graduate outcomes

  • Undergraduate graduates with a non-UK home address, class of 2021/22, about 15 months after graduating (135 graduates with known outcomes): 44% working, 11% working and studying, 30% in further study, 7% unemployed, 7% other.
  • Of those working in the UK, 80% were in high-skilled jobs (50 graduates).

Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes · Checked: 2026-11-01

Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes survey (www.hesa.ac.uk), CC BY 4.0; percentages calculated by Forbest from counts rounded to the nearest 5.

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Durham University for Fall 2027 entry?

January deadline: January 13, 2027, applications open September 1, 2026. 18:00 GMT; first round of international student scholarships deadline is Dec 7, 2026. Decision: UCAS: universities must make decisions on applications submitted before the January deadline by May 12, 2027.

Does Durham University offer co-op or a placement year?

In the Discover Uni dataset released on 2026-10-27, 131 of 141 full-time bachelor's-degree courses report a placement (sandwich) year: 130 optional and 1 compulsory.

What do international undergraduates at Durham University do after graduating?

Undergraduate graduates with a non-UK home address, class of 2021/22, about 15 months after graduating (135 graduates with known outcomes): 44% working, 11% working and studying, 30% in further study, 7% unemployed, 7% other. Of those working in the UK, 80% were in high-skilled jobs (50 graduates).

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