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Durham University is among the World's top 100 universities and is an elite multi-disciplinary university and has a global reputation for both high-quality research and educational excellence. It is ranked #92 by QS. University of Warwick overall is ranked #67 out of 1401 globally by QS , #9 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024.
| Durham University | University of Warwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.9 Out of 10 | 6.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 94 QS World University 2026 # 89 QS World University 2025 # 172 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 74 QS World University 2026 # 69 QS World University 2025 # 106 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 55 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 168 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -79 PG Programs -69 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -124 PG Programs -95 Doctorate Programs -3 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.0 % | 14.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-299 IELTS-5.5 PTE-64 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-620 IELTS-7 PTE-70 SAT-900 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 29830 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31450 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 1260 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking: #88; | Gradaute Employability rankings: #77. QS World University ranking: #54 Best Global University in United Kingdom: #21 Warwick University & Business School Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree:
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| application requirements | Bachelor’s aspirants from India must have at least 87%. | Interview may be required, UG applications are accepted through UCAS, personal statement and LORs are required for both UG and PG applications |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Durham University Business School | Warwick Business School |
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| General Facts | Durham University | University of Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1832 | 1965 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 50% Male, 50% 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. | The campus is located in central England lying close to Coventry City center and extending into Warwickshire. It is bordered by countryside view, with Tocil woods, local cycling paths, and nature reserves. Birmingham and Coventry is situated close to the campus. |
| 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 | E-books: 1.1 Million, Ejournals: 67,000; |
| 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. | Various bars, cafes, and shops are situated on-campus. It also has new sports and well-being hub, an art center, and private/group learning spaces. There are more than 300 student-run societies and clubs available, alongside two theatres, a studio, and a concert hall. |
| Hostel | #Single Standard Room - $11436 #Single En-suite Room - $12268 | #Residence- Per Month - $460 #Residence- Per Month - $600 |
| 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 | Yakubu Gowon (former Nigerian President), Stephan Merchant (writer), Tundu Lissu (Tanzanian lawyer), Rajiv Bajaj (MD of Bajaj Auto), Luis Arce (Bolivian President), Joseph Ngute (PM of Cameroon), Angus Imrie (Actor), etc |
| City Life | Durham is an affordable city in UK, offering world's finest architecture. It is 10 minutes away from Newcastle. The city offers some high street shops, Gala Theatre and Cinema at City’s millennial square, Comedy stand-ups at Comedy Store, Oriental museum, and much more. The city has its own book festival, Lumiere festival, and many other cultural festivals celebrating the colorful multicultural environment. The unemployment rate is, however, on the higher side: 10.5% | The city offers green spaces, buzzing nightlife, a young student population, and multiculturalism. It is considered one of the top 10 student cities in UK and has some amazing art centers and theatres. It hosts a variety of music festivals. There is an array of businesses in Coventry benefiting from the international student population. The unemployment rate of the city is around 3.7%. |
