What is Durham University equivalent to in China? 1. Ranking comparison: Durham University ranks 87th internationally, 7th in Britain, 20th in Europe and 87th in the world. In the ranking of domestic universities, the ranking of Durham University is equivalent to the top 20 of 985 engineering universities or the top 50 of 2 1 1 engineering universities. Durham University, founded in 1832, is a public research university located in Durham, England. Durham University is a member of Russell University Group, Global Alliance for Advanced Research in Universities, Pleiades University Alliance, Coimbra University Group, N8 University Alliance, British Northern University Association, European University Association, association of commonwealth universities, RENKEI and Doxbridge. Durham University has outstanding world-class scientific research achievements in natural science, technology, art, language and social science. The College of Art and the Academy of Science and Social Sciences offer undergraduate, master and doctoral courses. The school library is listed as one of the six "major libraries in the world" in Britain, with a collection of more than 6,543,800 volumes and more than 2,500 kinds of periodicals and magazines. The library also has online scientific research and experimental equipment. In addition to 24-hour computer service, it also provides students with school network and computer training programs to practice their basic computer skills. Durham University has international students from more than 90 countries and has connections with universities in many countries in the world, including some countries in Europe. These students can complete the courses of Durham University in our school through the Sicrates-Erasmus project. In addition, Durham University also has various entertainment venues such as sports, music and drama, as well as specialized hobby clubs and social groups. In 2024, Durham University ranked 78th among QS World Universities.