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Your College – Undergraduates
Every student at Durham is a member of a college, and every college provides a sense of community and belonging, which stays with you all the time you are a student here and long after you leave.
Find out more about our collegiate system and what it offers you as a Durham student. Learn more about each of our distinct colleges spread across the city, and how they enable you to create your own Durham student experience.
Read our Undergraduate Colleges Guide
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College Membership
At Durham, you will become a member of a College community, which represents everyone, from new undergraduate to PhD student. Our Colleges offer space to live with, and learn from, one another, as well as to debate, socialise, and mix with other students.
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Accommodation
Settle into life at Durham from day one with University accommodation at the heart of your college community. All new undergraduates are guaranteed an offer, with preferences collected after UCAS replies—giving you time to explore options and choose what suits you best.
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