International Study Centre
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Start your journey in November 2024

Benefit from a free Enhanced Induction programme to help you settle into life in the UK before your pathway programme begins in January 2025.

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Your Pathway to A Top Ranking University

Durham University International Study Centre

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Invest in your future at the International Study Centre

Benefit from a unique university experience

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Our new tuition fees are live.

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A world top

100

university

QS World University Rankings 2025

Ranked
7th
in the UK

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

Ranked 
7th
in the UK

Complete University Guide 2025

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International Foundation Year

Develop your English language and academic subject skills with our three-term programme and progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the top-ranking Durham University.

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Pre-Masters

Build upon the skills of your existing undergraduate degree in order to study a postgraduate degree in the UK. Our programme helps you bridge the gap between your studies.

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English Preparation

Our online English Language preparation courses will help you develop your English language skills to the level required to begin your chosen pathway programme.

Sumeya from Kenya

I needed a year to actually adjust. I didn’t want to throw myself right into the course in the first instance. I felt, because it was a different country, I would need time to figure myself out before I finally started my degree.

Sumeya from Kenya
Studying International Foundation Year in Humanities, Law and Social Science
Aiming to progress to LLB (Hons) Law

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Our student enrolment advisors are here to help with your application and answer any questions you have about studying with us.