Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, with over one third of our students coming from an international background.
We understand that it can be challenging knowing where to start when applying to an overseas University. At Durham there is a wide range of support available to students who live in North America and are considering applying to Durham. We have a dedicated team who are on hand to answer any questions you have.
Recognising outstanding international students, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
"There really is something for everybody at Durham from sports to theatre to debating to volunteering. Whatever your interests, you will find it!"
We're committed to supporting students irrespective of financial circumstances and we offer a range of support to help the brightest and best students access a world-class education.
Learn more about what it's like to study and live in Durham, the world class sports facilities and our Colleges.
We like to think we combine the best of many worlds here at Durham.
The North America student recruitment team are there to help with any aspect of the application process. They would be happy to hear from you to assist with any questions you have.
You can book one of our personalised Campus Visits to find out more about our academic degree programmes and student life on campus. Visits start with a presentation from a member of staff from the International Office, followed by a guided tour from one of our student ambassadors.
If you have any questions regarding the entry requirements for Canada, please email us at North.America@durham.ac.uk.
Please note that applicants studying a Canadian Provincial High School Diploma at either a private or international institution will have their application considered on a case-by-case basis.
A Bachelors degree, with one of the following scores (or better): GPA 3.3 out of 4.0, GPA of 6.5 out of 9.0, 85% out of 100, 80% out of 90, or Grade B+.
A Master of Arts / Master of Science (Research) with a minimum of 2 years study, or an MBA.
Durham University considers a wide variety of qualifications for admission. If you are unsure about any of the information below, please get in touch with us directly at North.America@durham.ac.uk - we're happy to help.
For students attending a school that does not offer AP curriculum, we will consider honours courses or equivalent in place of APs. For students attending a school that has an AP curriculum, you will be expected to submit AP exams for admission.
Each course/degree has specific entry requirements for admission.
If your school offers AP curriculum, you will need to submit a minimum of two AP exam scores in order to meet the academic entry requirements for your degree programme of choice. Please note that you must sit and submit the examinations, we will not accept the course grade.
If a specific subject is required for admission and listed on the course page, you must evidence this with an AP exam score of 5. For some programmes, one AP may be sufficient alongside two additional qualifications listed below.
AP exam scores are not required at the time of application. Students may be enrolled to take an exam in Grade 12 and your application will be assessed on completed, and pending scores.
A-Level requirement
Three APs
Two APs and one additional qualification
A*A*A
Three AP test scores of:
5,5,5
Two AP test scores of: 5,5
PLUS one of the following:
A*AA
AAA
OR
Four AP test scores of:
5,5,4,4
AAB
5,4,4
Two AP test scores of: 5,4
ABB
If your school does not offer AP courses, Durham will consider applications from students who are completing the US High School Diploma with Honours courses. Please note that we will be using the information submitted by your school in the UCAS Reference.
The requirements are an overall GPA of 3.7, and a minimum of 2 yearlong equivalent honours courses taken in grade 11 and grade 12 in order to be eligible for admission.
Please note: Some degree programmes have subject specific requirements. If you are applying to a programme with subject specific requirements and you are unsure if your honours course will meet the requirements, please contact us.
Three honours
Two honours and one additional qualification
Achieve overall GPA of 3.7 with three honours classes at:
A+, A+, A+
Achieve overall GPA of 3.7
PLUS
Two honours classes of A+, A+, and one of the following:
A+, A, A
Two honours classes of A+, A, and one of the following:
A, A, A
Two honours classes of A, A, and one of the following:
A-, A-, A-
Two honours classes of A-, A-, and one of the following:
B+, B+, B+
Two honours classes of B+, B+, and one of the following:
If you are completing an Associate’s Degree or Year 1 of a Bachelor’s Degree, we can consider these for entry into Year 1 of a Bachelor’s Degree at Durham University.
If you are applying to a Degree Programme at Durham which has subject-specific entry requirements, these must still be met. We may require you to submit a curriculum overview, outlining the academic content covered within your Associate’s Degree / Bachelor’s Degree so we can determine whether it aligns with the subject-specific entry requirements. Typically, you will need to meet the A Level subject requirement with a yearlong equivalent course.
Associates degree
First Year of Bachelor’s degree
CGPA: 3.8
GPA: 3.8
CGPA: 3.5
GPA: 3.5
CGPA: 3.4
GPA: 3.4
CGPA: 3.2
GPA: 3.2
CGPA: 3.0
GPA: 3.0
For students applying with Honours courses, you will need to have completed the highest level of the above subjects if required for your course, and a letter from your school may be required to confirm this. If you are unsure if your curriculum meets the A Level requirements, please email us.
Durham’s College Board Code: 5488
Contact us: North.America@Durham.ac.uk
A Bachelors degree from an accredited university with a GPA of 3.3 or better out of 4.0.
/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/study/international-office-/regional-pages/Atlanta-Georgia.png)