Progress to Durham

A world top 100 university

Progress to a world top 100 university with a pathway programme that sets you up for a win

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Specialist programmes for international students

Durham University International Study Centre is your first step to gaining a degree from a world-leading university, one of the oldest in the UK. Studying one of our specialist programmes, you will develop the academic and English language skills you need for a degree at Durham University.

A WORLD TOP 100 UNIVERSITY

QS World University Rankings 2026

RANKED 3RD IN THE UK

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

21 SUBJECTS RANKED IN THE WORLD TOP 100

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Prepare for your degree at Durham University

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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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International Year One

Start your Durham degree with extra support and progress directly into Year two. Study the same first-year university modules in smaller classes with personalised guidance, without adding extra time or cost.

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Accelerated International Foundation Year

Successfully completing the Accelerated International Foundation Year lets you progress to your undergraduate studies in just two terms. The programme is designed for high-achieving students ready to take the next step.

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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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I'm finding my first term at the International Study Centre a lot of fun. When I came I was really scared about how it would be, because it's a new place and I've never studied abroad before. But when I came, the teachers and students were so welcoming and they helped me with anything I needed.

Rumaysa from Pakistan

Studied International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

LOCATION

Durham University International Study Centre is based at Queen’s Campus in the town of Stockton-on-Tees (also called ‘Stockton’) which provides international students with pathway programmes. When you complete your pathway programme and achieve the required grades, you can progress to Durham City Campus to continue your degree.

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