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University of Durham

Old Shire Hall, Old Elvet, DH1 3HP DURHAM, United Kingdom
4.20 / 5 based on 90 reviews.

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80% of students recommend
90 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (90)
Student life
4.2/5
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Academic
4.5/5
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Languages
4.6/5
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Expenses
3.9/5
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Overall
4.4/5
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90 reviews of University of Durham

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HOUSING    
by Ireneusz, Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Frankfurt am Main, Germany
European Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: private sector
Why? I would like to become more independent
Personal comments:
it was ok but as everything in the uk- too expensive
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STUDENT LIFE    
by giusydifilippo, Università degli Studi di l'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
Literature, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
by mohammad, university of peshawar, peshawar, Pakistan
Anthropology, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Fletcher, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
Public Health, Independent
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
It was very fine
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EXPENSES    
by mohammad, university of peshawar, peshawar, Pakistan
Anthropology, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by samharr, University of Rochester, Rochester, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Be prepared for anything, and don't let setbacks bring you down. There is always a way out of trouble.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Durham is an excellent univerity, in a beautiful town, in an exciting country, with a fabulous international student body. I couldn't have asked for anything more.



FINAL COMMENTS

Pack light, bring extra cash!
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