Rankings
How every major ranking places Durham University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 17 | $38,381 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 16 | $41,075 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 14 | $35,014 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 11 | $49,155 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 11 | $40,401 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $45,115 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $46,462 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 6 | $45,115 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $42,421 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $45,283 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $38,550 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 3 | $38,381 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 1 | $41,075 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $38,718 | See → |
Costs and entry
3 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Durham University
The job market for Durham University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Durham University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $41,075 a year; half of Durham University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $38,381 and $45,115. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $49,155, education & teaching $35,014.
How is Durham University ranked?
Durham University is ranked #94 by QS (2026), #175 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #5 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #5 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Archaeology (#6) and Geography (#11).
What IELTS score does Durham University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (7 of the 7 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Durham University offer?
111 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (17), law, politics & governance (16) and education & teaching (14).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Durham University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.