YOUR PATHWAY TO A WORLD TOP 100 UNIVERSITY
Specialist programmes for international students
Durham University International Study Centre is your first step to gaining a degree from a world-leading university, one of the oldest in the UK. Studying one of our specialist programmes, you will develop the academic and English language skills you need for a degree at Durham University.
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
29 SUBJECTS RANKED IN THE UK TOP 10
Complete University Guide 2024
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.
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.
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.
Entry requirements
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Fees, accommodation and living costs
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I'm finding my first term at the International Study Centre a lot of fun. When I came I was really scared about how it would be, because it's a new place and I've never studied abroad before. But when I came, the teachers and students were so welcoming and they helped me with anything I needed.
Rumaysa from Pakistan
Studied International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
LOCATION
Durham University International Study Centre is based at Queen’s Campus in the town of Stockton-on-Tees (also called ‘Stockton’) which provides international students with pathway programmes. When you complete your pathway programme and achieve the required grades, you can progress to Durham City Campus to continue your degree.
READY TO JOIN US?
Our student enrolment advisors are here to help with your application and answer any questions you have about studying with us.