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I. Ranking information
1. Regional ranking
Europe's best global university: tied for 80
2. National ranking
The Best Global Universities in the UK: 23
3. Topic ranking
Arts and humanities: 42
Chemistry: 189
Economy and commerce: juxtaposition 159
Engineering: tied for 432
Earth science: 4 1
Physics: juxtaposition 189
Psychiatry/Psychology: 179
Social science and public health: juxtaposition 105
Space science: 28
4. Other ranking information
Durham University has always been recognized as one of the top ten universities in Britain. The university ranked seventh in the new york Times and Times Excellent University Guide in 20 19, fifth in the Guardian University Guide in 20 19 and sixth in the Complete University Guide in 20 19. Excellent teaching and research, Durham University has also demonstrated its strength in teaching and research in the world discipline rankings. In the QS World University Discipline Ranking in 20 18, Durham University has achieved the best results so far, with 9 disciplines in the top 9 and 16 disciplines in the top 100. Durham University ranked third in theology and religion in its second year. Although archaeology and geography have always maintained the top ten positions in the world. This is also the first year that QS has included classic works in its theme ranking table, and Durham ranks 25th in the world. In addition, in the 20 19 Times Higher Education World University Ranking, arts and humanities, social sciences and law rank in the top 50.
In the QS World University Ranking in 20 19, it ranked 74th among the top universities in the world 100. 2065438+2009 The Guardian University Guide, a top British university, ranked fifth. 26 departments or schools offer more than 200 undergraduate courses and 130 postgraduate courses, as well as many research projects. More than 4000 employees and more than 40% academic staff are from non-UK. Art and humanities, science, social science and health. 16 University Durham's unique residential and educational community. Blue-chip University Company with Best Employability 20 19 The top 40 QS universities in the world, 30% of the students come from 150 countries outside the UK, representing our employees and students, thus creating a diversified social and academic community. The total number of students is 18,031(2017/18), which comes from undergraduates and researchers at home and abroad.
Second, global influence.
Professor Stuart Cobridge, vice president and warden of Durham University, said: "Durham University is one of the greatest universities in the world and one of the most distinctive universities. Our goal is to succeed on the basis of an ambitious strategy. We are investing in new facilities, which will strengthen research, teaching and wider student experience, while continuing to attract some of the best scholars in the world to Durham.
Three. Facts and data
Located in the center of this historic city, Durham University is an ideal place to hold various activities, not only for students and employees, but also for everyone in the region and the wider public. Every year, thousands of tourists come to visit various cultural attractions, from museums to botanical gardens, various performances and exhibitions, and various public lectures. Universities can really provide some interesting things. University is the core of such a dynamic activity, and now there is a cultural strategy that can attract a wider audience. It is keen to involve all areas of the community in sharing knowledge and creating unforgettable experiences. "Durham, I have realized that ability has nothing to do with its size. I don't know that anywhere can become more intimate and infinite immediately. "
Durham University is different. This is a boarding university with a long tradition and modern value. We seek the highest honor in research and scholarship, and strive to achieve Excellence in all aspects of education and knowledge dissemination. Our research and scholarships affect every continent. We are proud to be an international academic group that reflects global cultural demands. We encourage individual participation and provide comprehensive education so that students, teachers and alumni can acquire the academic and personal skills they need to flourish.
Four. Our history and values
1 1 Norman cathedral in Durham in the 20th century was built between 1096 and 1 130 years, and it is one of the greatest buildings in the world. Durham Castle, now part of the university, can be traced back to 1072. It is the seat of the omnipotent prince and bishop. They have secular and religious rights in most parts of northern England, and have their own army, tax system and coinage system. Until the bishop of Prince Durham ended in 1832, they were actually a country within a country. Durham, together with Oxford and Cambridge, became one of the main academic centers in medieval England. In fact, the three colleges that belong to Oxford University are all founded by Durham (University College and Beliol College). Durham College trained scholars for Durham for 300 years from Durham in 1286 until it became Trinity College of Oxford University). Henry VIII and oliver cromwell tried to formally establish the Northern University in Durham, and got involved in politics and the North-South struggle. Until 1832, Durham finally got a castle because the prince and bishop refused to lose power. As the third university in England, the king granted land and the right to confer degrees. Durham University is the successor of a series of research and scholarships from Bede and Cuthbert.
Durham University has always been a modern and forward-looking university. Our new building has a medieval world heritage and continues the tradition of important innovative buildings. Durham University was one of the earliest universities that recognized equality between men and women (1890), established medical training (1834), and was also the first university to award degrees in civil and mining engineering to meet the needs of regions and countries during the industrial revolution (1838).
Durham is in a leading position in scientific development and has established one of the earliest observatories in Britain. Durham University has been established in two cities for more than 100 years, and its King's College School of Medicine and other colleges in Newcastle became a new independent Newcastle University in 1963. Durham University was also the first university to set up overseas campuses in the century before reinventing this concept: Barbados 1875, Sierra Leone 1876. 1992, the university established an important presence in the Queen's Campus of Dis Valley Center, restarted medical teaching and broke discipline boundaries to strengthen public health and social well-being.
Since 20 16, the Queen's Campus has been reused, and part of it is the International Learning Center of Durham University, where international students develop their learning and language skills and prepare for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.