Durham University Courses and Fees 2026
Durham University fees for Indian students follow a course-specific 2026/27 schedule. Postgraduate (PG) tuition runs from £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs). Undergraduate (UG) tuition ranges from £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs) annually. The popular full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) costs £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs) for one year.
Durham does not publish one university-wide cost-of-attendance figure in the supplied record. The outside-London Student Visa maintenance benchmark is £1,171 (INR 1.53 Lakhs) monthly for nine months. A resident means a student living in college or university-managed housing. A commuter lives off campus and pays private rent, bills, transport and deposits separately. Durham’s 17 residential colleges make college housing the first comparison. No primary private-rent range is supplied, so no neighbourhood is called cheaper or more affordable.
The Durham MBA budget is INR 69.00 Lakhs at nine months. It reaches INR 78.17 Lakhs at fifteen months, before airfare and personal setup. The 2027/28 international fee is not published in the supplied facts. September 2027 therefore uses the latest 2026/27 rates until Durham releases the next schedule.
Exchange rate used: 1 British pound (GBP) = INR 130.51, open.er-api.com, 26 August 2026.
- PG application fee: £60 (INR 7,831).
- UG Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) fee: £28.95 (INR 3,778).
- MBA additional course-cost allowance: £800 (INR 1.04 Lakhs) outside tuition.
September 2027 Intake: Timing, Fees and Funding
Intake: UG routes use the UCAS equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027. PG applications roll toward 31 July 2027, while the Durham MBA round one deadline is 1 November 2026. A September 2026 start is not realistic for a new Student Visa. January 2027 remains limited to selected PG programmes.
Fee update: UG tuition is £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs). The 2026/27 PG rate is £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs). The full-time MBA rate is £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs).
When to pay: The MBA record sets a £2,000 (INR 2.61 Lakhs) deposit. It is due within four weeks after accepting an award. Non-MBA amounts are course-specific and not included in the supplied facts.
Scholarships: The 2026 university scholarship rounds closed on 16 January 2026 and 29 May 2026. September 2027 deadlines remain target-intake deadline pending, so keep gross tuition in the budget until written funding arrives.
Read next: Durham University admissions guide explains the route and deadline sequence.
Table of Contents
- Durham University Tuition Fees by Programme
- Durham University Fee Trend by Year
- Cost of Living in Durham for Indian Students
- Total Cost of Studying at Durham University
- Durham University Scholarships for Indian Students
- Durham University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options
- Hidden Costs of Studying at Durham University
- Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students
- Is Durham University Worth the Cost for Indian Students
- Durham University Fees FAQs
Durham University Tuition Fees by Programme
The ten featured PG routes cost £29,500 (INR 38.50 Lakhs) to £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs).
Durham Postgraduate Fees: September 2027
All ten PG routes are one-year, full-time programmes. Their indicative full-course tuition therefore equals the published first-year fee at unchanged current rates.
| Programme | Duration | Published tuition (Local currency and INR) | Indicative full-course tuition (Local currency and INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Business Analytics | 1 year full-time | £35,000 (INR 45.68 Lakhs) | £35,000 (INR 45.68 Lakhs) |
| MSc Finance | 1 year full-time | £36,500 (INR 47.64 Lakhs) | £36,500 (INR 47.64 Lakhs) |
| MSc Accounting | 1 year full-time | £36,500 (INR 47.64 Lakhs) | £36,500 (INR 47.64 Lakhs) |
| MSc Islamic Finance | 1 year full-time | £36,500 (INR 47.64 Lakhs) | £36,500 (INR 47.64 Lakhs) |
| MSc Management and Finance | 1 year full-time | £33,500 (INR 43.72 Lakhs) | £33,500 (INR 43.72 Lakhs) |
| MSc Management (Consulting) | 1 year full-time | £33,500 (INR 43.72 Lakhs) | £33,500 (INR 43.72 Lakhs) |
| MSc International Business | 1 year full-time | £33,500 (INR 43.72 Lakhs) | £33,500 (INR 43.72 Lakhs) |
| MSc Law and Finance | 1 year full-time | £30,500 (INR 39.81 Lakhs) | £30,500 (INR 39.81 Lakhs) |
| MSc Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | 1 year full-time | £29,500 (INR 38.50 Lakhs) | £29,500 (INR 38.50 Lakhs) |
| The Durham MBA (full-time) | 1 year full-time | £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs) | £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs) |
Fee note: The full-course column multiplies the current annual fee by one verified year. It is not a future-fee forecast.
- Finance, Accounting and Islamic Finance share the highest non-MBA band at £36,500 (INR 47.64 Lakhs).
- Law and Finance is £6,000 (INR 7.83 Lakhs) below the MBA before living costs.
- The MBA carries an additional £800 (INR 1.04 Lakhs) course-cost allowance outside tuition.
- Durham’s PG application fee is £60 (INR 7,831), separate from tuition and any deposit.
Note: Durham Business School routes exclude the automatic Durham International Scholarship described later. Do not subtract that £5,000 (INR 6.53 Lakhs) award from MBA, Finance or Management tuition.
Source: Durham University programme pages and international tuition fee schedule.
Compare one course: MSc Finance fees and admissions shows the finance route separately.
Durham Undergraduate Fees: September 2027
Five UG routes use annual fees of £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs).
Durham’s supplied 2027 UG pages state that next-year fees remain unconfirmed. The table therefore preserves the 2026/27 university band and maps each official duration.
| Programme | Duration | Published tuition (Local currency and INR) | Indicative full-course tuition (Local currency and INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Computer Science (Hons) | 3 years full-time | £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs) | £85,500 (INR 1.12 Crore) to £93,000 (INR 1.21 Crore) |
| Economics with Study Abroad BA (Hons) | 4 years full-time | £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs) | £114,000 (INR 1.49 Crore) to £124,000 (INR 1.62 Crore) |
| Law LLB (Hons) | 3 years full-time | £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs) | £85,500 (INR 1.12 Crore) to £93,000 (INR 1.21 Crore) |
| Business and Management BA (Hons) | 3 years full-time | £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs) | £85,500 (INR 1.12 Crore) to £93,000 (INR 1.21 Crore) |
| Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) | 4 years full-time | £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs) | £114,000 (INR 1.49 Crore) to £124,000 (INR 1.62 Crore) |
Fee note: UG full-course figures use the published annual band at unchanged current rates. Placement and study-abroad years can change the duration and fee treatment.
- Computer Science is a three-year route, with placement or study abroad able to add a fourth year.
- Economics with Study Abroad and Accounting and Finance with placement use four-year structures.
- Law is a three-year LLB route, not a medical or clinical fee outlier.
- The UCAS application fee is £28.95 (INR 3,778), separate from Durham tuition.
Note: September 2027 UG fees are not confirmed in the current course records. Keep the 2026/27 band for comparison, then replace it when Durham publishes the new schedule.
Source: Durham University undergraduate course pages and international tuition fee schedule.
Durham University Fee Trend by Year
The latest international UG anchor is £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs).
The supplied official record does not include an older international fee archive. A year-on-year percentage is therefore not calculated.
| Fee year | UG lower band (Local currency and INR) | UG upper band (Local currency and INR) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27, latest published | £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) | £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs) | Not published |
Source: Durham University international tuition fee schedule and supplied fee-year record.
Use the latest published fee year until the next official year is released. Then rerun the MBA and UG totals before accepting an offer.
Key Insight: September 2027 uses the 2026/27 rate because the next international schedule is pending. January 2028 is limited to selected PG programmes, so its course-specific fee notice should replace this anchor.
Cost of Living in Durham for Indian Students
Durham’s only captured living figure is the £1,171 (INR 1.53 Lakhs) monthly Student visa maintenance benchmark.
Durham does not publish a single cost-of-living breakdown in the supplied record. The government benchmark is an immigration minimum, not a Durham rent or cost-of-attendance average.
| Expense | Monthly (Local) | Monthly (INR) | Annual (INR) | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa maintenance benchmark | £1,171 (INR 1.53 Lakhs) | INR 1.53 Lakhs | INR 18.34 Lakhs | Annualised for 12 months. The published immigration test covers up to nine months. |
Source: UK government Student visa maintenance requirement and Durham’s supplied living-cost record.
- Durham’s 17 residential colleges offer the first housing comparison for a resident student.
- College contracts, meal plans, room types, deposits and availability vary by college.
- Private housing is off campus, but no primary rent range is supplied for a defensible comparison.
- Transport, bills and lease length sit outside the maintenance benchmark.
- A commuter budget must add private rent and transport rather than using the college assumption.
Note: The £1,171 (INR 1.53 Lakhs) benchmark excludes tuition, the deposit, visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). It also excludes airfare, transport and personal setup.
For September 2027, carry 12 months of living cash because the nine-month visa benchmark understates a full-year budget.
Plan housing: UK cost-of-living guidance helps separate rent, food and travel categories.
Currency Tip: For September 2027, hold the first £1,171 (INR 1.53 Lakhs) reserve before paying the MBA deposit. For January 2028 PG entry, rerun the reserve after the course fee notice.
Total Cost of Studying at Durham University
The Durham MBA first-year budget is INR 69.00 Lakhs to INR 78.17 Lakhs before airfare and personal setup.
The worked example is the one-year, full-time Durham MBA. It uses tuition of £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs). Living sensitivity uses nine, twelve or fifteen months at £1,171 (INR 1.53 Lakhs) monthly. One-year mandatory fees total £1,334 (INR 1.74 Lakhs).
| Scenario | Living | Mandatory Fees | Total Year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low cash-flow sensitivity, 9 months | £10,539 (INR 13.75 Lakhs) | £1,334 (INR 1.74 Lakhs) | £52,873 (INR 69.00 Lakhs) |
| Average cash-flow sensitivity, 12 months | £14,052 (INR 18.34 Lakhs) | £1,334 (INR 1.74 Lakhs) | £56,386 (INR 73.59 Lakhs) |
| High cash-flow sensitivity, 15 months | £17,565 (INR 22.92 Lakhs) | £1,334 (INR 1.74 Lakhs) | £59,899 (INR 78.17 Lakhs) |
Scope note: Tuition of £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs) is included in every row. The living scenarios use durations, because Durham does not publish lower, midpoint and upper living estimates.
- Mandatory fees show £558 (INR 72,825) for the Student visa. One year of IHS costs £776 (INR 1.01 Lakhs).
- The actual IHS is paid upfront for the full visa duration, not as a monthly charge.
- The £2,000 (INR 2.61 Lakhs) MBA deposit is not added again because the offer controls its tuition treatment.
- Airfare, private rent deposits, personal setup and variable travel remain excluded.
Full-programme tuition plus 12-month living is £55,052 (INR 71.85 Lakhs), or INR 0.72 Crore, before immigration charges.
If an education loan covers INR 50 Lakhs, the EMI is about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. The term is 10 years at 10.5%.
Key Insight: The MBA’s largest listed award can reduce tuition by £20,500 (INR 26.75 Lakhs). Secure the written award before the next deposit or balance commitment.
Review the route: Durham MBA fees and course details support a programme-specific budget check.
Source: Durham MBA course page, UK government visa charges and supplied cached policy facts.
Durham University Scholarships for Indian Students
Durham lists eight university funding routes relevant to UG, PG or MBA applicants, but September 2027 dates remain pending.
Automatic consideration means no separate form is needed for the stated award route. Competitive awards still require the completed academic application and a written decision.
| Scholarship | Support | Indian or international eligibility | Status and deadline | Relevant intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham International Scholarship | £5,000 (INR 6.53 Lakhs) tuition discount | Eligible Indian and international PG applicants, excluding Business School routes | Automatic consideration; target-intake deadline pending | September 2027 PG |
| Inspiring Excellence 5K PGT | £5,000 (INR 6.53 Lakhs) tuition discount | New international one-year taught PG applicants, including eligible Indian applicants | Form required; target-intake deadline pending | September 2027 PG |
| Inspiring Excellence 10K PGT | £10,000 (INR 13.05 Lakhs) tuition discount | New international one-year taught PG applicants, including eligible Indian applicants | Form required; target-intake deadline pending | September 2027 PG |
| Inspiring Excellence 5K UG | Up to £15,000 (INR 19.58 Lakhs) over three years | New international UG applicants, including eligible Indian applicants | Form required; target-intake deadline pending | September 2027 UG |
| Inspiring Excellence 10K UG | Up to £30,000 (INR 39.15 Lakhs) over three years | New international UG applicants, including eligible Indian applicants | Form required; target-intake deadline pending | September 2027 UG |
| Executive Dean’s Scholarship | £20,500 (INR 26.75 Lakhs) tuition discount | Eligible international Durham MBA offer holders | Automatic consideration; target-intake deadline pending | September 2027 MBA |
| Executive Dean’s Women in Business Scholarship | £20,000 (INR 26.10 Lakhs) tuition discount | Eligible international women MBA offer holders | Automatic consideration; target-intake deadline pending | September 2027 MBA |
| MBA Achievement Award | Up to £18,000 (INR 23.49 Lakhs) tuition discount | Eligible international Durham MBA offer holders | Automatic consideration; target-intake deadline pending | September 2027 MBA |
Source: Durham University scholarship guidance and Durham Business School award descriptions.
- Business School Master’s routes and MBA programmes are excluded from the automatic Durham International Scholarship.
- The MBA award structure can reduce gross tuition materially, but automatic consideration does not guarantee selection.
- UG awards are multi-year totals, while PG awards apply to one year.
- Use target-intake deadline pending until Durham publishes the September 2027 scholarship calendar.
External Indian awards are not included as available funding. No provider deadline and award status for September 2027 was captured.
| External Indian scholarships | Support | Eligibility | Status and deadline | Relevant intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No award listed | No current amount captured | No eligibility claim made | No verified open September 2027 award | September 2027 |
Source: Current scholarship-status search and official provider availability checks.
Tip for Indian Students: For the MBA, pursue the £20,500 (INR 26.75 Lakhs) Executive Dean’s award. Secure it before funding the gross £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs) tuition.
Review funding routes: Durham scholarship options organise the award categories by study level.
Durham University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options
The Durham MBA requires a £2,000 (INR 2.61 Lakhs) deposit within four weeks after accepting a scholarship award.
Durham does not provide one standard deposit amount in the supplied record. The MBA award rule is course-specific, while non-MBA deposit amounts remain offer-specific.
| Course route | Deposit | Deadline | Refund and tuition treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Durham MBA (full-time) | £2,000 (INR 2.61 Lakhs) | Within four weeks after accepting an award | The supplied record does not state refundability or whether it reduces tuition. |
| Other PG taught routes | Course-specific amount not supplied | Offer-specific | Use the written offer because a central page does not establish the course rule. |
Source: Durham University MBA offer guidance and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies information.
Methods of payment should be compared by net INR cost, timing and receipt quality.
- Bank transfer or telegraphic transfer remains the basic route for tuition and deposits.
- Use the international payment provider named in the offer; the supplied facts do not identify Flywire, Convera or Western Union.
- A forex card or named provider can save about 2% to 3% versus a raw wire, depending on the spread.
- Education-loan disbursement needs the offer, fee letter and university bank details. An INR 50 Lakhs loan implies an EMI near INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. The term is 10 years at 10.5%.
Steps to pay the tuition fee for international students:
- Accept the Durham offer and record the course-specific payment deadline.
- Pay the required deposit using the bank details or provider named in the offer.
- Receive the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) after meeting Durham’s conditions.
- Pay the balance on the instalment schedule stated in the offer.
- Keep every payment receipt for the Student Visa file and loan records.
The supplied record does not publish a general instalment calendar or full-payment discount. The offer letter controls balance dates, and no discount is deducted here.
Durham’s Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies information explains the immigration document after offer conditions are met.
Note: The MBA round-one deadline is 1 November 2026 for September 2027. Arrange bank-transfer documents at least five working days before any deposit deadline in the offer.
Hidden Costs of Studying at Durham University
At least INR 4.86 Lakhs is needed before arrival for the MBA deposit, Student Visa and full-duration IHS estimate.
- For the September 2027 MBA round closing 1 November 2026, application and test costs fall before the offer stage.
- The Student Visa fee is £558 (INR 72,825).
- The full IHS estimate is £1,164 (INR 1.52 Lakhs) for an 18-month visa period. The annual rate is £776 (INR 1.01 Lakhs).
- The PG application fee is £60 (INR 7,831), while the UG UCAS fee is £28.95 (INR 3,778).
- IELTS retakes, local travel, luggage, bedding and bank-transfer fees have no verified current amount in the supplied record.
- The MBA adds an £800 (INR 1.04 Lakhs) course-cost allowance outside tuition for careers events and specified international-module costs.
Cash Needed Before Arrival: Durham MBA
| Item | Local currency | INR | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA deposit | £2,000 (INR 2.61 Lakhs) | INR 2.61 Lakhs | Course-specific example |
| Student Visa fee | £558 (INR 72,825) | INR 72,825 | Paid with the visa application |
| Full-duration IHS estimate | £1,164 (INR 1.52 Lakhs) | INR 1.52 Lakhs | Calculated at £776 (INR 1.01 Lakhs) per year for 18 months |
| Verified minimum before arrival | £3,722 (INR 4.86 Lakhs) | INR 4.86 Lakhs | Excludes accommodation payment, airfare and personal setup |
Source: Durham MBA course guidance and UK government immigration charges.
Budget approximately INR 4.86 to 5.90 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs. The upper figure adds the MBA’s £800 (INR 1.04 Lakhs) course-cost allowance, not an accommodation deposit.
Note: Families often miss the IHS because it is not monthly. The MBA estimate is £1,164 (INR 1.52 Lakhs) and falls due with the Student Visa application.
Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students
The most urgent September 2027 saving action is the MBA round-one deadline on 1 November 2026.
- Compare college housing first because Durham’s 17-college system changes room, meal and contract choices.
- Degree-level Student Visa holders can usually work up to 20 hours weekly during term, subject to current conditions.
- Section 80E of India’s Income-tax Act may support interest deductions, but eligibility depends on the tax year and lender structure.
- Environmental and Natural Resource Economics costs £29,500 (INR 38.50 Lakhs). The MBA costs £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs), a difference of £11,500 (INR 15.01 Lakhs).
- The Graduate Route currently lasts 18 months for eligible graduates applying from 1 January 2027. Career planning should begin before arrival.
The Durham fee band is driven by programme choice, not only by university reputation. That makes the course shortlist the highest-value saving decision before any loan is sanctioned.
Tip for Indian Students: The MBA Executive Dean’s award can save £20,500 (INR 26.75 Lakhs). Submit the scholarship-ready MBA application before its September 2027 round closes.
Check visa planning: UK Student Visa requirements explain work and post-study conditions.
Is Durham University Worth the Cost for Indian Students
The Durham MBA costs INR 73.59 Lakhs on a 12-month budget.
Its Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026 position is joint 85th globally. The QS Global MBA Ranking 2026 places it 90th globally and 10th in the United Kingdom.
Durham’s older MBA outcome evidence reports 79% receiving an offer within three months among graduates with known destinations. No current salary figure is published in the supplied sources.
An education loan of INR 50 Lakhs implies an EMI near INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. The term is 10 years at 10.5%.
The value case is strongest when the MBA award reduces tuition and the target role can support that EMI. The absence of a current salary denominator makes a guaranteed payback claim unsafe.
Source: Durham MBA course page, Financial Times Global MBA Ranking and Durham Business School outcome material.
Review rankings: Durham University ranking details add broader university context.
Key Insight: The decision strengthens when the £20,500 (INR 26.75 Lakhs) MBA award is confirmed. Without it, the gross £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs) tuition remains the safer borrowing basis.
For September 2027, Durham MBA funding should cover INR 69.00 to INR 78.17 Lakhs. Airfare and personal setup remain outside that range.
A written Executive Dean’s award can reduce tuition by £20,500 (INR 26.75 Lakhs).
An INR 50 Lakhs loan implies roughly INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. The term is ten years at 10.5%.
Before the 1 November 2026 MBA round, secure the award route, deposit rule and CAS timetable.
The next January 2028 intake remains limited to selected PG programmes.
Durham University Fees FAQs
Ques. What are Durham University fees for Indian students?
Ans. Durham University PG tuition spans £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs). UG tuition spans £28,500 (INR 37.20 Lakhs) to £31,000 (INR 40.46 Lakhs) annually.
Ques. How much is the full-time Durham MBA fee?
Ans. The Durham MBA costs £41,000 (INR 53.51 Lakhs) for one year. The programme also carries an £800 (INR 1.04 Lakhs) additional course-cost allowance.
Ques. Is January intake available at Durham University?
Ans. Durham University offers a limited January intake for selected PG programmes. The September 2027 route remains the main actionable intake, while January 2028 requires course-specific confirmation.
Ques. What is the cost of living in Durham for Indian students?
Ans. Durham’s captured Student visa benchmark is £1,171 (INR 1.53 Lakhs) monthly. A 12-month cash-flow comparison equals £14,052 (INR 18.34 Lakhs), excluding tuition, deposits and immigration charges.
Ques. What is Durham University’s tuition deposit?
Ans. The Durham MBA example requires a £2,000 (INR 2.61 Lakhs) deposit within four weeks after accepting an award. Other PG deposit amounts remain course-specific in the supplied record.
Ques. Can Indian students get a Durham scholarship?
Ans. Durham University scholarships can include Indian students. The MBA Executive Dean’s Scholarship is £20,500 (INR 26.75 Lakhs), while September 2027 deadlines remain target-intake deadline pending.
Ques. How much visa cash is needed before arriving at Durham?
Ans. The Durham MBA needs a £2,000 (INR 2.61 Lakhs) deposit. Add the £558 (INR 72,825) Student Visa fee and an estimated £1,164 (INR 1.52 Lakhs) full-duration IHS. The minimum is £3,722 (INR 4.86 Lakhs) before accommodation and airfare.
Ques. Can part-time work reduce Durham study costs?
Ans. Durham University Student Visa holders at degree level can usually work up to 20 hours weekly during term. Part-time earnings should supplement, not replace, tuition and visa funding.
Ques. Is Durham MBA worth the cost after an education loan?
Ans. The Durham MBA value case depends on a confirmed scholarship and a target role supporting repayment. An INR 50 Lakhs loan implies an EMI near INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. The term is 10 years at 10.5%.
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6 Reviews Found
Likes
- College system (under university several colleges)
- Catered and self catered options
- Small university town - easy to make friends
Dislikes
- Expensive groceries in city centre (UKs most expensive tesco express)
- Public transport not as good
- Rents are expensive (around £10,000+ per annum)
Course Curriculum
- I found the course (Economics) regressive and challenging, first year, first term was a lot like 12th grade, but very quickly it got challenging, so I had to ensure I stayed on top of my workload. It was a good mix of theory and practical work.
- I usually had 3 lectures per day and 1 seminar; our contact hours per week were 27 hours.
- Each class has around 160 students
- Durham didn’t have a lot of Indian students. There were 10% Indian in the entire economics batch.
Fees
- Tuition fees were £30.00 per annum, and the fees were to be paid in 3 instalments. Accommodation fees were £8900 per annum in three instalments.
- Charged semester-wise
- My monthly expenses (including groceries, as I cooked for myself), excluding rent, were £600. This included transportation, travels to different cities, food, going out, restaurants, subscriptions, and books.
Likes
- The timings for lectures are flexible. There are hardly 3-5 lectures in a week for 2-3 hrs / day. This gives you time to work part-time and prepare well for the lectures.
- During my course, a lot of emphasis was on research. The essay topics were neutral and there was no right or wrong answer. The marking was dependent on your research, clarity of thoughts, style of argument etc., The feedback by lecturer was also transparent.
- Durham is very cheap in terms of accommodation costs. When you compare with QMUL, you will easily save 8-10 lakhs in terms of accommodation expenses.
Dislikes
- Nothing much really. However, now when you consider the cost, they become a huge factor. A lot of my friends were not able to land a job, which made them come back to India and with the salaries which were offered not much of the fees could be recovered. However, I did manage to crack at a law firm, where I could easily repay my education loan.
- Lastly, the system is quite liberal so if you expect very difficult studies, examinations or passing then you will be under the wrong presumption.
Course Curriculum
- The difficulty was very less. The positive aspect is that it is practical and research based. You need not mug up.
- You are given a PPT by the professor which you need to read before the lectures. The lectures are more of a discussion type.
- The negative aspect is that the difficulty level is very less. As a masters programme I thought it would be more complex. Since its open to graduates from other fields. They keep the difficulty level low.
- The average no. of students in a lecture depends on how many students have enrolled for the subject. It is typically 25-30 students but some common subjects may even have 60 students.
Fees
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The total expense was roughly 25 Lakhs. The Break-up would be:
Tuition Fee: 13 lakhs
Accommodation (excluding food): 8-10 lakhs -
Monthly expense would be around 300-400 pounds. Since I had a job from a beginning I could easily manage my finances. If you are staying anywhere in London rent would a huge expense. There was no travelling expense as everything was at a walking distance.
For eg. Renting cost in east London would be 150-200 pounds / week. The same rent in a small city like Durham would be 80-120 pounds / week
Likes
- Research focused: we have papers/modules to learn about how to conduct international level research, what tools and tricks we need, types and reasons for research and so on
- Resources: We have free access to almost all journals, academic portals and publications both offline and online. Our libation is also well equipped with all academic resources, 24/7 operational, books can be demanded for free as well if not available. Professors are available via email or in office hours for anything. Welfare and support staff is also available in each college and department. And of-course state of art infrastructure and technology, year abroad schemes etc.
- Collegiate: Durham University comprises of multiple colleges and each student is assigned a college randomly on admission. That college becomes the home and first socialising place for most students. All students attend events there and represent it on a university level. This collegiate system is different from academic spaces where students from all colleges come together.
Dislikes
- Reputation for being elitist: There is tendency for many students to be from affluent backgrounds to join Durham for its traditionalist and thus university has gained a reputation for being “snob” and “elite” which is not particularly true and depends from person to person.
- Archaeology fieldwork: The Archaeology department thought ranked top 4 in the entire world rarely provides actual field work except, specifically for masters students and scholars are just taught research.
- Complicated Information infrastructure: Though it gets easier over time, days are filled with confusion regarding LearnUltra blackboard, Microsoft account, Outlook mail and so on.
Course Curriculum
- The difficulty is high as even though for masters we don’t have examinations, we have summative or submissions which are entirely researched based and should be new work and not plagiarised and there are multiple summative for each module.
- Positive: Great faculty who are experts in their fields
- Negative: Lack of fieldwork
- 2-3 days a week I have my classes. Typically 2-3 classes a day. Time depends on modules. My classes start from 11 and end at 4:30 but I have gaps in between. But I know people who start classes at 9 AM and end at 5 PM, with hours long gaps in between.
- 10-15 people per class, in tutorials can even be one on one or max to max 4-5 students
- Only two. (Archaeology)
Fees
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My fee structure:-
26900 GBP: Tuition Fee
5000: Scholarship awarded to me
21900: Fee paid8000-12350 (depends on type of room provided): Accommodation, Private accommodation price varies.
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Estimate of monthly expenses: 300 GBP ( It can go upto 350-400 GBP if I travel in UK)
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Fees can be paid all at once or in 3 installments through Debit/Credit card, Direct Debit, International transfer and so on.
Likes
- Durham comes under very few universities which comes under collegiate system, where all colleges are based upon different cultures and historic events. Basically these colleges are accommodations which students choose according to their preference. All colleges host formal dinners events, balls in their own traditions.
- Matriculation event, one of the best event which takes place in the Durham cathedral, which is one of the oldest cathedral in UK. In this event, one of the student who is the representative for all other students is asked to sign against their batch year and all the students are officially announced as students of Durham University.
- About the academic part of the university, there’s a reason Durham University ranks so high. University has many societies like finance society, marketing society, law society, etc, for students to take part im different events and also where companies come to tell about organisations, work culture and also we can connect with them on LinkedIn and network with a lot of people. DUFS(Durham University Finance Society) is considered as UK’s one of the biggest finance club. Where students also help us enhance our resume, they guide us through applications, interview processes while applying for a job or an internship. Also, we are taken for many industry visits, they arrange guest speakers for us who are founders, directors of big companies. Like we had an interaction with Houlihan Lokey’s managing director and then we were also taken at Nissan’s factory where we literally saw a car built from nothing to the whole car getting taking a test drive which was an amazing experience.
Dislikes
- As a pure jain vegetarian person, it is difficult for me to see non vegetarian food getting cooked. And as I have taken an ensuite(room with only personal washroom) room, my kitchen is sharing with 4 other flatmates(3 Chinese, 1 Bangladeshi) so I am trying to blend in with them. So those who are pure vegetarian and if can afford to rent a studio room should go for that or else be prepared to cook vegetarian food besides other cooking non-vegetarian food.
- Other problem that I face is that as the transport in UK is expensive like they charge £1.5 a day bus pass for the whole Durham which is quite expensive so we usually all prefer to walk only. The business school is like 25-30 mins walk from my college, so the main problem is not walking that is quite the nice as we’re doing something healthy regularly. The main problem is the uphill and downhill part. The whole city is uphill and downhill which makes it quite difficult to walk.
- Another problem that I faced was that as my admission was in September intake, I came on 25th September, that time it was rainy. But later on during late Octobers and the whole winter, it starts to get dark at 4 p.m. and you see sunrise quite less, like once or twice in a week. Which sometimes gets a little depressing kind of. Many students even eat Vitamin-D pills due to lack of sunlight.
Course Curriculum
- My course management was particularly medium difficulty level course and that was because some of the concepts I had already studied in my undergraduate studies, as NMIMS’s course module is very advanced. For other students many things were quite new. My course was more theoretical and we had some practical experiences like factory visits and guest speakers.
- Positive aspects include comprehending knowledge from real-life experiences, like guest speakers telling about how they built their company, how they are running it. That was an amazing way to understand business and learning about its pros and cons, where as negative aspects could be all the theoretical learning as personally I don’t like reading and learning and as my course was management so I had to.
- It depends upon the subject, like the core subject for all management students that include general management, management and supply chain and management and international business have 5 core subjects out of which 4 in term 1 and 1 in term 2 and then we need to choose 3 electives according to our course so the electives class have less students compared to core subjects.
- In my course there are many Indian students, around 25-50 students in all management courses (general, supply chain, IB, marketing and finance).
Fees
- The tuition fee I’m paying is £31,500. My living fee, which includes only my rent, is £9250 for 50 weeks.
- I paid £2000 in the beginning as my advanced tuition fee and £400 advance rent to confirm my seat and my accommodation. I have to pay both tuition and living expenses in 3 installments. 1st we have already paid in December, next in February, and last in May.
- In my monthly expense, I pay £740 rent(which is paid in 3 instalments to the university, not monthly). I do not have particularly any transportation cost as Durham is a small county so we mainly prefer to walk and other living expenses include groceries, other events like Bollywood parties, techno parties or our own house parties that all sums upto around £200-300. Out of which groceries are necessities which cost upto £150-200. Rest are extra cost like occasional shopping, parties, events, etc.
Likes
- The university has a great Environment, it’s very much peaceful and silent, the one required to study
- The university has great Infrastructure, the classes and buildings are humongous
- The People here are very much kind and polite
Dislikes
- The Teaching system is not good as it is displayed by the university
- The professors are good enough in knowledge but not in teaching
- The curriculum is not set as per to increase knowledge level of the students but just to show it on a degree
Fees
- The fee structure is divided into 3 parts: first, at the end of term 1; second, at the end of term 2; and third, at the end of term 3. The same goes for college accommodation. Mine was 32750 for college and 9250 for accommodation in total.
On average, if spent meaningfully, 200 pounds a month would be enough to survive a month. The travel is mostly done on foot or one can also take a bus, which is just 1.5 pounds for a whole day or 1 pound for a single trip. Uber can also be taken but it’s very much costly, nearing to 8-10 pounds for a single normal trip of 1.5 miles
- I found my accommodation on the college website itself, as I booked for a university-owned and controlled accommodation, Ustinov College. All the basic facilities are provided; the rooms are good enough as per the student. It also has a common area with leisure activities and a bar. Yaa, Ustinov is a good accommodation; it’s centrally located from the academic buildings and the city centre; my monthly rent for an en-suite is here 9250.
A good no. Of Indians live here, 30-35.
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Likes
- Infrastructure, research, high profile professors
Course Curriculum
I feel it is very updated. They make necessary changes from time to time. They take regular feedbacks and work on that feedback seriously.
Fees
37.5k GBP
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