Durham University is a public research university in Durham, England, founded in 1837. As a university as a university, its main functions are divided into university faculties and 17 colleges. In general, departments are responsible for student research and education, while universities are responsible for student home accommodation and welfare.

The university is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK research universities and is one of the top 100 universities in the world, currently ranked 92nd in the 2023 QS World Rankings. The quality of education at Durham University is impressive 19 out of 25 faculties ranked in the top 100 globally The university offers over 200 undergraduate programs and over 190 graduate programs in four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Business, Social Sciences, and Engineering and Sciences. The business school is triple accredited for its MBA program and is ranked 2nd in the world for value for money according to the Financial Times ranking. Popular majors at Durham University include physics, economics, law, psychology, and geography.

Durham University offers a wide range of facilities for its students, including libraries, computer labs, sports facilities and study rooms. The university also has several specialized facilities such as planetariums, observatories, and botanical gardens.