Your pathway to a world top 100 university

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.

Why Durham University?

A world top 100 university

QS World University Rankings 2022

Ranked 6th in the UK

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

90% of subjects ranked in the UK top 10

Complete University Guide 2022

Free preparation course

Develop your academic knowledge, skills and language ability on our free and exclusive virtual preparation course, Prepare for Success. Benefit from 100 hours of study content to gain a competitive head start before beginning your pathway programme on campus.
Student studying on Queen's Campus

Student support

Academic guidance, tutorial sessions, careers support and personal and welfare support is all offered on campus. Even before you arrive, our dedicated team provides everything from visa application support through to help with booking your accommodation. We will be with you every step of the way. 

Work after study

Start your career in the UK with the new Graduate Visa Route – a two-year post-study work visa for international students graduating from UK universities with a valid Student visa. Study a pathway programme and take the first step towards working in the UK.

Prepare for your degree at Durham University

Pathway programmes

Choose from a range of pathways offering the specialist support you need to achieve a place at Durham University. Our International Foundation Year and Pre-Masters programmes lead to a range of top-ranked degrees.

Entry requirements

Find out the academic qualifications and English language level you need to study your chosen programme at the International Study Centre.

Fees

Find out the term dates for your course on each individual programme page. You can find information on tuition fees for all our programmes on our fees page.

Location

You will join a supportive international community at Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees. We organise regular social events to make student life welcoming from day one. When you complete your programme and achieve the required grades, you will progress to your degree at Durham City.