Slide 1:The Durham University Experience  Higher Education Institute College Video Conference 15th January 2008David Thornber, International Office

Shaped by the past, creating the future

Slide 2:Location

Located in the North East of England Voted best City in the UK (2007) by the international travel magazine Conde Nast Surrounded by beautiful countryside - North Yorkshire Moors, Lake District, Holy Island and Scotland Excellent road and rail links. Only 3 hours to London, 1 hour to York and 1 ½ hours to Edinburgh by train Fly into Newcastle International Airport or Durham Tees Valley Airport. Access to Europe through a number of airlines serving Newcastle airport. Modern Queens Campus

Slide 3:The City of Durham

The next slide shows an aerial view of Durham city. Archaeological evidence suggests a history of settlement at Durham since roughly 2000 BC. The magnificent Durham Cathedral is a World Heritage Site with the nearby Durham Castle, which is also one of Durham University’s Colleges. At its feet, Durham City sparkles with cafés, galleries, wonderful hotels and one-off shops. Nearby there are the vast moors and valleys of Teesdale and Weardale, majestic castles, living museums, bustling market towns and villages, all offering authentic experiences and hospitality that are unique to County Durham. Durham has welcomed International Students for many years and you will be sure of a warm and friendly reception when you arrive in the city. The next slide shows an aerial view of Durham city. Archaeological evidence suggests a history of settlement at Durham since roughly 2000 BC. The magnificent Durham Cathedral is a World Heritage Site with the nearby Durham Castle, which is also one of Durham University’s Colleges. At its feet, Durham City sparkles with cafés, galleries, wonderful hotels and one-off shops. Nearby there are the vast moors and valleys of Teesdale and Weardale, majestic castles, living museums, bustling market towns and villages, all offering authentic experiences and hospitality that are unique to County Durham. Durham has welcomed International Students for many years and you will be sure of a warm and friendly reception when you arrive in the city.

Slide 4:About Durham University

Founded in 1832 Third oldest university in England after Oxford & Cambridge Two campus locations – one experience Durham - a beautiful, historic city - Cathedral and Castle are a UNESCO World Heritage site Queens Campus, Stockton – a modern custom-built campus community

Slide 5:Durham University at a glance

15,100 students (11,600 UG, 3,500 PG) in 2006/07 2400 international students from over 120 countries 6 students from Qatar (2007/8) 7,600 female / 7,500 male students 86% of teaching quality assessments rated as ‘excellent’ 95.1% completion rate - one of the highest completion rates of the UK 9th – The Times Good University Guide League Table (2008) 109th in World University rankings (2007) one of the UK’s top six sporting universities one of four UK universities to feature a pastoral Collegiate system (Oxford, Cambridge, Durham & Lancaster) Islamic prayer room provision

Slide 6:Academic Units

3 Faculties: Science Arts & Humanities Social Sciences & Health 31 academic departments 200+ undergraduate programmes Year 0 and International Foundation year programmes Single, Joint and Combined Honours programmes Research and taught Masters programmes PhD programmes

Slide 7:Subject Areas

Anthropology Archaeology Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business & Business Finance Chemistry Classics Ancient History Computer Science Earth Sciences Economics Education Engineering English Studies Geography History Law Mathematical Sciences Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Sociology Sport Theology and Religion Combined honours in Arts Combined honours in Social Sciences

Slide 8:Research

International Quality Research – RAE - www.hero.ac.uk/rae/ 94% of staff are research active 75% of academic staff are in 5 & 5* research areas 84% of science staff are in 5 & 5* research areas 20 of Durham’s 33 subject areas were rates 5 or 5* in the last RAE Six departments are rated 5* Chemistry Applied Maths Geography English History Law World Science Rankings 1st in the UK and 18th in world for impact

Slide 9:The Collegiate System

The Collegiate System is at the heart of student support structures at Durham University  currently 16 residential colleges 14 fully-catered or part-catered 1 self-catered 1 (Post)Graduate Colleges are small enough to foster a strong sense of community, whilst still allowing students to enjoy all the academic and other benefits of a large University.  each college is a small community providing a wide range of activities and facilities for study, sports, the arts, socialising, relaxation and welfare

Slide 10:What is a College?

A place to live, eat, study and play There is NO teaching A place to study any subject Quota for each subject

Slide 11:College Features

each College has a different character diverse student body (nationality, ethnicity, socio-economic background, religion,  gender, age) strong sense of community: between 300 -1100 students per College variety of support structures Personal tutors College Chaplains Welfare support Health and Safety advice Freshers services 99% of first-years live in College – students can come back for their final year close-knit student community student self-governance formal dinners

Slide 12: Meeting and socialising facilities JCR (parties, social events) College coffee bars Music rooms Sports facilities St. Cuthbert’s College Clubs and Societies Drama societies, Choirs, Environmental societies, Language/National societies, Political societies, Film societies, other thematic societies Charity events

Recreational Support 1 DUCK on Mt. Kilimanjaro

Slide 13: College sports Over 92% of students are actively engaging in sports Wide variety of activities on offer (Martial Arts, Rowing, Rugby, Aerobics, Cricket, Basketball …) College competitions

Recreational Support 2

Slide 14:Other Support Services

Academic Tutors / Supervisors (Department) University Counselling Service University Medical Centre International Student Advisor International Students’ Association International Students’ Induction Programme with a “Meet and Greet” service College Chaplains/multi faith provision – Islamic prayer room

Slide 16:Tuition Fees

International Tuition Fees 2008/9 Arts & Social Sciences - GBP 10,050 Laboratory based Science, Engineering & Technology - GBP 13,110 Business MA Programmes - GBP 11,025 Business MSc Programmes - GBP 11,800 MBA Programme - GBP 20,500 Language Programmes EAP Programme 1 - (12 weeks) – GBP 2,910 EAP Programme 2 – (8 weeks) – GBP 1,940 EAP Programme 3 – (4 weeks) – GBP 970 Accommodation charge (fully catered) – GBP 4,170 (based on 2007 costs) (self catered) – ca GBP 380 per month Other expenses for one academic year ca GBP 2,000 Cost of living in Durham cheap - many student discounts

Slide 17:Summary

Third oldest University in England after Oxford & Cambridge (est. 1832) World class teaching, learning & research with particular strengths in the Science & Business disciplines Durham University highly positioned in UK and World rankings Exceptional & unique Collegiate System providing varied accommodation options and first class pastoral support & recreation opportunities Durham is a very safe and cost effective environment in which to live and study Two locations, one great experience

Slide 18:I wish your students every success for their future studies

Slide 19:Contact

International Office Durham University The University Office Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HP United Kingdom Phone: +44 191 334 6322 Fax: +44 191 334 6326 international.office@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk David Thornber – d.j.thornber@durham.ac.uk

Slide 20:Thank you for your attentionAny questions? …