Is Durham a prestigious University?
The 2022 Times Education World University Rankings, published at the start of the month, place Durham at joint 162nd, down 12 from 149 the previous year.
What percentage of Durham students get a first?
Full table showing % of classified degrees awarded by university
| Institution | % of firsts | % of firsts and 2:1s |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London | 44.7 | 91.5 |
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama | 38.3 | 91.5 |
| University College London | 39.5 | 91 |
| Durham University | 30.5 | 90.8 |
Is Durham University impressive?
Durham University boasts an incredible 90% student satisfaction rating. In fact, rates of student involvement in sports and extracurriculars at Durham is also one of the highest in the UK, with their 200+ sports teams consistently leading the university league rankings.
Does Durham have a high acceptance rate?
With an acceptance rate of 41%, securing admission at Durham can be a bit competitive. International applicants are required to have an excellent academic score along with other exams required to study in UK.
Is a 21 a good degree?
A second-class degree is split into two divisions and the higher of the two divisions is the upper second class, commonly known as 2.1 (pronounced “two-one”). A 2.1 also puts you in a good position for employment, graduate programmes and post graduate study.
What is Durham Uni famous for?
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 put Durham in the world top 10 for Archaeology (fourth) as well as Theology and Religion (fifth). Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History, English Studies, Geography, History, and Law also feature in the world top 50.
Is it hard to get into Durham?
Easy to get into? Not really. It is very competitive, particularly in popular subjects such as law, English and history. The university takes previous extra curricular activity into account.
Is Durham Uni Ivy League?
The University of Durham is member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK’s own ‘Ivy League’.