Durham's colleges and your application

College membership

All students at Durham University are members of one of our colleges. Colleges are residential communities that offer student-led opportunities and events in drama, music, sport and volunteering, as well as a wide range of other activities and facilities. Colleges also offer professional support for student wellbeing and self-development.

Accommodation

We know that the majority of first-year undergraduate students thrive when they live in college and we can guarantee an offer of accommodation to those who apply for it. The majority of our student rooms are located in colleges themselves, with some in college-managed accommodation elsewhere in the City. Accommodation may be catered or self-catered, en-suite or standard. You can find out more about our colleges including the range of facilities and opportunities they offer, and learn more about the college allocation process.

A welcoming and supportive community

It is important to remember that while each of our colleges is different, they all offer a welcoming and supportive community, with opportunities to get involved, challenge yourself and make new friends. Most students settle very quickly into their college, and soon develop a sense of belonging which lasts a lifetime.