Student life

Student life, services and support

You will start your journey at Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees. As a student at the International Study Centre you will be part of an international community with access to modern facilities, sports centre, restaurant and plenty of social places.

After successfully completing your pathway programme at the International Study Centre on Queen’s Campus, you will join the University’s collegiate system at Durham City Campus.

Queen's Campus, Stockton-on-Tees

Modern, welcoming and very international, Queen’s Campus is the perfect introduction to Durham University. It is easy to find your way around on this small campus, and you’ll be fully supported by our on-site staff. Located in Stockton-on-Tees, you can relax by the riverside after class or walk into Stockton town for shops and restaurants.

Sport at Queen's Campus

There's a multi-million pound sports centre based at Queen’s Campus, Stockton-on-Tees.

Facilities include:

There is also an Olympic-standard white water course just 15 minutes' walk from Queen's Campus.

Student support services

The International Study Centre provides a complete support network on Queen’s Campus. This support is provided as soon as you enrol. Our specialist support staff are here to help you with everything from practical matters like visas to your safety and wellbeing.

Durham City Campus, Durham

When you successfully complete your pathway programme at Queen’s Campus you will relocate to Durham City. Larger and more spread-out, Durham City is made up of colleges, academic departments and student facilities, located at different sites throughout the city. As a Durham student, you will have access to the facilities at your college, the University’s shared facilities, and all the shops, amenities and historic attractions of Durham city centre.

Clubs and societies

When you move to study at Durham City Campus, you can make the most of the 200+ student clubs and societies. You can get involved in everything from art and music, to fundraising and theatre productions.

Societies include:

Student Community Action – an organisation than runs 50 community projects each year.
DUCK – Durham University Charity Kommittee raises money for more than 120 charities.
Palatinate – the University’s award-winning student newspaper.
Purple Radio – the university’s student-run radio station.
Durham Union Society – one of the world’s oldest student debating societies.
African Singing
Chamber Choir
Light Opera
Orchestra
DJing Society

Sport at Durham City

University sports facilities in Durham, close to Durham City Campus, include:

My favourite things to do here are the sporting activities such as badminton and bowling or going for a movie nearby, which is only fifteen minutes walk away from Queen's Campus, and there are many shops as well.

Vanessa from Singapore studying Accounting and Finance