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Your Pathway to A Top Ranking University

Durham University International Study Centre

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Invest in your future at the International Study Centre

Benefit from a unique university experience

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A world top

100

university

QS World University Rankings 2024

Ranked
7th
in the UK

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

Over 90%
of subjects ranked
in the UK top 10

Complete University Guide 2023

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International Foundation Year

Develop your English language and academic subject skills with our three-term programme and progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the top-ranking Durham University.

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Pre-Masters

Build upon the skills of your existing undergraduate degree in order to study a postgraduate degree in the UK. Our programme helps you bridge the gap between your studies.

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English preparation

Our Online English Language Preparation courses develop your English skills in order for you to succeed on both your chosen pathway programme and your university degree.

Sumeya from Kenya

I needed a year to actually adjust. I didn’t want to throw myself right into the course in the first instance. I felt, because it was a different country, I would need time to figure myself out before I finally started my degree.

Sumeya from Kenya
Studying International Foundation Year in Humanities, Law and Social Science
Aiming to progress to LLB (Hons) Law

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Our student enrolment advisors are here to help with your application and answer any questions you have about studying with us.