Located in the northeastern part of England, Durham University, founded in 1832, is a consistent university that maintains fifth in the UK and the top 100 in the world. A total of 17000 students from more than 150 countries are studying here. It is one of the world class research centers and has created a rich and diverse teaching environment. Durham University pursues excellence in the field of research and knowledge, and is committed to the dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge in all fields, and its research and knowledge areas affect every continent of the world. As an International Center for knowledge research, we are proud to have made a world class cultural communication.
College characteristics
1, enlightening teaching methods.
2, a wide range of professional choices, in the school's modular teaching system, there are more than 80 independent professional, more than 300 joint professional choice.
3, the school provides most students with at least 2 years in school accommodation.
4, the ratio of male to female balance.
5, there are 10% adult students in the school, and special services are provided for students with disabilities and students who need special medical services.
6, the school has a world-class scientific research achievements in science, technology, art, language and Social Sciences, and Social Sciences Academy of art college, offers undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses and doctoral courses.
7, the school library is listed as one of the six major "world libraries" in the UK, with a volume of about 1000000 books, and more than 2500 periodicals. The library is also equipped with laboratory equipment for scientific research.
8, in addition to 24 hours of computer full day service, the school also provides school networking, as well as for students to exercise basic computer skills computer training programs.
Students from more than 90 countries, 9 of the school, and the network of many countries in the world, including some European countries, these students can complete the Durham University in the school through the Sicrates-Erasmus program curriculum.
10, the school has a variety of sports, music, drama and other places of entertainment, in addition, there are special clubs and social groups.
Schools and Departments
The Durham University has three faculties: the arts and Humanities Institute, the Faculty of science and Social Sciences, and about 25 departments, more than 200 majors, offering studies from the bachelor's degree to the doctorate degree. The school has distinguished world-class scientific research achievements in natural science, technology, art, language and Social Sciences, and enjoys a distinguished reputation. There are more than 80 independent professional in module teaching the school system, the more than 300 joint professional choice; the school for most students with at least 2 years of stay in school; students have adult student ratio balance; 10% of the school's students, and for disabled students and need special medical students special service; the school has a world-class scientific research achievements in science, technology, art, language and Social Sciences etc.. The Arts Institute, the Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences, offers undergraduate courses, masters and doctoral programmes.