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Choosing a college

Hi!
I am planning to study at Durham University as a postgraduate student and I was told to decide on a college. Any advise on which college is the best choice? I’m especially interested in active college life, I love societies, social events, and being part of a lively community. Being in a college where these aspects are strong is quite important to me.

Thanks in advance!

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DurhamRep Mia

Official Rep

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by nasimakui

Hello! When choosing a college at Durham University as a postgraduate student, it’s worth considering the fact that colleges are more similar than they are different. Ustinov is Durham’s only postgrad-only college so it is definitely one to check out.

If you enjoy an active community, all of our colleges offer a strong variety of social events, active societies, and a welcoming postgraduate community. Think about whether you prefer a centrally located college close to the city centre or one on the hill with more on-campus activities. But remember that Durham is a super walkable city so no matter which college you go to you will be able to walk into the town centre fairly quickly.

You might want to check out this link to find out more information on different colleges from a student’s perspective. The Durham Student Hub

I would also recommend this podcast episode about the colleges system: Click here

There is also a YouTube video on this Link which gives even more insight into colleges.

I hope that you find all of the info useful!

Mia (DU rep)