Durham University is a public university located in the United Kingdom. It receives funding from the government and operates under the regulations set by the UK’s higher education authorities. As a public institution, it offers subsidized tuition fees for domestic students and adheres to national education standards.
Founded in 1832, Durham is one of the oldest universities in England and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, which represents leading research-intensive universities. While it maintains a collegiate system similar to private institutions like Oxford and Cambridge, its funding and governance classify it as a public university.
