Durham University overview

Q. What is the main USP of Durham University?

Ans. Durham University has many well-known alumni which makes the education a brand in the university. It is a public school well known for its academic programs. It is a famous university for its courses in research which makes the university unique from others. It is one of the top universities of the United Kingdom.

Q. What is the ranking of Durham University?

Ans. The rankings of the Durham University are –

GLOBAL

• It ranked 301-400 by ARWU
• It ranked 82 by QS World University Ranking
• It ranked 162 by THE

NATIONAL

• The university ranked 6 by Complete
• It ranked 5 by Guardian
• It also ranked 6 by Times

Q. What is Durham University famous for?

Ans. Durham University has many well-known alumni which makes the education a brand in the university. It is a public school well known for its academic programs. It is a famous university for its courses in research which makes the university unique from others. It is one of the top universities of the United Kingdom.

Q. Is Durham large city?

Ans. Yes, Durham is a large city.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Durham University?

Ans. The notable alumni of the Durham University are –

• Justin Welby – Archbishop of Canterbury
• Sir Milton Margai – first Prime Minister of Sierra Leone
• Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi – ruler of Emirate of Sharjah
• Mo Mowlam – Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
• Libby Lane – first woman bishop of Church of England
• General Baron Dannatt – the chief of General Staff
• Sir Tim Laurence – Vice-Admiral
• Amjad Hussain – Admiral
• George Rochester – Scientist

Q. Is Durham University recognized?

Ans. Yes, it is a recognized university.

Q. How is the campus of Durham University?

Ans. Durham University owns a 227-acre estate which includes part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one ancient monument, five grade one listed buildings and 68 grade-two listed buildings. The estate is divided into two separate locations that are Durham city and Queen’s campus. These are connected with free bus service.

DURHAM CITY

It is the main location of the university and contains all the colleges along with the academic departments. It is spread over the following sites –

• The Bailey
• The Old and New Elvet
• Mountjoy
• Elvet Hill
• Mount Oswald
• Ushaw College

QUEEN’s CAMPUS
It is in the borough of Stockon-on-Tees, some 30 miles away from Durham City. The Queen’s Campus is an international study centre run by the Study Group. This prepares non-EU foreign students to enter degree courses at the university. The Wolfson Research Institute is located in Queen’s Campus.

Q. What are the libraries of Durham University?

Ans. Durham University Library system has over 1.5 million printed items. The library operates five branches that are –

• Bill Bryson Library – It is the main library of the Durham University
• Leazes Road Library
• Queen’s Campus Library
• Durham University Business School Library
• Palace Green Library