Durham University is consistently ranked among the top universities globally. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, it placed 78th worldwide. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 ranked it 174th. Nationally, Durham is often within the UK’s top 10, securing 6th place in The Guardian University Guide 2023 and 7th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
These rankings reflect its strong academic reputation, research output, and student satisfaction. Specific positions may vary yearly based on evaluation criteria, but Durham maintains a prestigious standing in both national and international contexts.
