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Durham University is ranked #92 and #198 by QS and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and is considered to be among the world’s top 100 universities. University of St. Andrews is one of the oldest universities in Scotland and is considered to be among the top 100 global universities. It has been placed at 96th position by QS ranking.
| Durham University | University of St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.9 Out of 10 | 5.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 5 The Guardian 2026 # 94 QS World University 2026 # 89 QS World University 2025 | # 2 The Guardian 2026 # 113 QS World University 2026 # 104 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 4 for Law by The Guardian 2026 | # 401 for Engineering by QS World University 2023 # 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -79 PG Programs -65 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -66 PG Programs -113 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.0 % | 35.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-299 IELTS-5.5 PTE-64 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-590 GRE-294 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24401.1 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28262.1 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23704 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35642 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28925 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 40559 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking: #88; | 95.2% St Andrews students are employed; Graduate Employability Rankings #201-250; Highest paid degrees- Masters (112,000 USD); Master of Arts (93,000 USD); Masters in Finance (73,000 USD); Masters in Management (60,000 USD); Masters in Science (57,000 USD); Bachelor of Arts (50,000 USD) |
| application requirements | Bachelor’s aspirants from India must have at least 87%. | Academic transcripts; Personal Statement; Referee’s Report; Supplementary Application Form; Resume; 2 LORs; Evidence of English Language Proficiency; Additional Documents (Research Proposal, portfolio, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Durham University Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | Durham University | University of St Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1832 | 1410 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 42% Male, 58% Female |
| Location Facts | Spread across two campuses, its estate is home to a part of UNESCO world heritage site, five grade one listed buildings and an ancient monument. The Durham city campus is located near botanical gardens. | located in the town of St Andrews on the east coast of Fife, Scotland; Teaching facilities split into- United College (16 academic buildings), St Mary's (11 academic buildings) and the North Haugh (9 academic buildings). |
| Library | Special Collection at Library has around 75,000 books. Bill Bryson Library is the largest library of the university. This has a collection of 1.5 million. There are various other libraries of the university offering e-books, journals, databases for both students and staff | most extensive research libraries in UK; over 1 million volumes; 210,000 printed books in special collections; manuscript and 300,000+ images in photographic collections |
| Campus Life | Over 200 student union societies, 27 student theatre companies, a range of 50 projects to volunteer, extensive sports programs, 10 different associations, a riverside bar and cafe, and over 250 student groups at Durham allow students to enjoy the most. Palatinate is the university newspaper, Purple radio is a student-run radio station of Durham. It also offers a night bus facility for safe travel throughout the city late at night. | 180 student societies; 50 sports clubs; 100 sports teams; 2 University Theatres- Barron Theatre & Byre Theatre; 3 University Museums- Wardlaw Museum, Bell Pettigrew Museum, & Collections Centre; Cafes; Music Centre; Sports Centre; University shop; St Salvator's Chapel; St Leonard's Chapel |
| Hostel | #Single Standard Room - $11436 #Single En-suite Room - $12268 | #Shared En-suite Room - $10951 #Single En-suite Room - $12223 #Shared Standard Room - $8274 #Single Standard Room - $9111 |
| Famous Alumni | Will Carlin (Rugby Player), Graham Hancock (British writer), Will Greenwood (Rugby Player),Crispin Blunt (MP of UK), Nish Kumar (Stand-up Comedian), Charlotte Riley (Actress), Sir Harold Evans (journalist), Andrew Strauss (Cricketer), etc | 50,000+ alumni; several mathematicians, philosophers, politicians, scientists; 6 Nobel Laureates; Prince Williams (Duke of Cambridge); Kate Middleton (Duchess of Cambridge); Chris Hoy (Commonwealth cycling medallist); Alex Younger (Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service); Alex Salmond (First minister of Scotland); George Mathewson (CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland) |
