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Malaysian students, your future at Durham starts here

Join our welcoming, global community, where Malaysian students thrive and succeed. Starting September 2025, explore our undergraduate and postgraduate science programmes - with a £5,000 International Scholarship available to help you achieve your goals.

Find out more about our scholarships, discover key programmes, and hear inspiring stories from Malaysian students who call Durham their home away from home.
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Explore the Faculty of Science

Discover our eight academic departments, each focused on advancing scientific knowledge and expertise.

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Discover our International Scholarship

We offer tuition fee scholarships worth £5,000 for students from Malaysia looking to study eligible Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught programmes.

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Durham truly gave me the opportunity to realise my potential and in a way that I never would’ve thought possible.
Sara Chen
BSc Computer Science, Malaysia

Explore undergraduate study

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Look closer at the Faculty of Science

Whether it’s our world-leading research that seeks to empower and inspire, our commitment to educational excellence across eight academic departments, or our focus on the next generation of scientists through our science outreach and engagement. We push forward, break down barriers, asking the big questions and getting answers. Look closer at the Faculty of Science and watch our YouTube playlist.

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Explore postgraduate study

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Joining us from Malaysia?

Discover the specific entry requirements tailored to students from Malaysia and learn how you can take the next step towards an exceptional education at Durham.

Explore your pathway to Durham

Your home away from home

  • Chat with a Durham student

    Our student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about student life at Durham. They represent a range of different course and colleges.

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  • Why Durham?

    Durham is one of the world’s leading universities, as shown by our world top 100 position in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Nationally, we’re consistently a top ten UK university and ranked 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

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Chat with a Durham student

Our student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about student life at Durham. They represent a range of different course and colleges.

Student outside of Durham Cathedral after Congregation

Why Durham?

Durham is one of the world’s leading universities, as shown by our world top 100 position in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Nationally, we’re consistently a top ten UK university and ranked 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

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Memories of Congregation

Syazana, a student from Malaysia, shares her memories of graduating at Durham Cathedral after receiving a scholarship to study at Durham University.

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Follow the Durham University Malaysian Society

Follow our dedicated Malaysian society on Instagram, find out about life in Durham and have your questions answered.

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