What is the Durham University QS Ranking 2026?

Durham Uni has consistently stood out as one of the top 100 universities globally as part of rankings across platforms. Given below is how some popular platforms have ranked Durham University in recent years:

Some of Durham University programs that ranked in the top 10 as per Complete University Guide are mentioned below-

• History
• General Engineering
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Law
• English
• Marketing
• German
• Economics
• Sports Science

All courses at Durham have separate requirements but students need to fulfil the basic requirements mentioned below to become eligible-

• Equivalent of 2:1 degree from a UK university 
• A 500-word personal statement 

Similar to the Ivy League in the US, 24 of the best universities are part of the Russell Group in the UK. The main difference between RG universities and others comes in research, teaching, and overall standing. RG university faculty members are usually Nobel Prize winners or world-class researchers

Yes, some of the most famous moments from the first two Harry Potter films were filmed at Durham University's ancient Durham Cathedral. In particular, the Chapter House was converted into Professor McGonagall's classroom, while the cloisters were used for walking sequences.