Durham University is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England. The University of Nottingham is a public research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
| Durham University | University of Nottingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.9 Out of 10 | 6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 78 QS World University 2024 # 174 Times Higher Education 2024 # 92 QS World University 2023 | # 100 QS World University 2024 # 130 Times Higher Education 2024 # 114 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 60 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 98 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 57 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 45 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -79 PG Programs -70 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -104 PG Programs -139 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.0 % | 11.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE updated-299 IELTS-6.5 PTE-64 TOEFL-92 | GMAT-640 IELTS-6 PTE-55 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24401.1 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28262.1 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20501 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 27200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 34500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14297 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking: #88; | Graduate Employability Rankings: #66 University of Nottingham is one of the top public universities in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is ranked #114 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Top recruiters: National Health Service (NHS), Pentland, Vision Express Ltd., University of Nottingham, University of Central Lancashire etc Base Salaries by Degree: Masters in Management: $96,000 MBA: $94,000 Executive Masters: $75,000 LLM: $72,000 Masters in Finance: $70,000 PhD: $67,000 |
| application requirements | Bachelor’s aspirants from India must have at least 87%. | Transcripts, Personal Statement, School Reference, Proof of English language proficiency, Country-specific requirements, 2 References, Resume, Work Experience (if required) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Durham University Business School | University of Nottingham Malaysia |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 7.1/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| General Facts | Durham University | University of Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1832 | 1881 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Spread across two campuses, its estate is home to a part of UNESCO world heritage site, five grade one listed buildings and an ancient monument. The Durham city campus is located near botanical gardens. | Campuses in UK, China & Malaysia; UK campuses located mainly in Nottingham include University Park (Main Campus), Jubilee Campus, Sutton Bonington Campus, King’s Meadow Campus, Queen’s Medical Center (also include 2 University Hospital sites); University Park- one of the largest & most attractive in UK; spread across 300 acres; 2 miles from city center in extensive greenery and around a lake. |
| Library | Special Collection at Library has around 75,000 books. Bill Bryson Library is the largest library of the university. This has a collection of 1.5 million. There are various other libraries of the university offering e-books, journals, databases for both students and staff | 10 libraries across its UK and international campuses; over 1 million books and journals; over 3 million manuscripts; one of the most heavily-used electronic collections (ebooks, e-journals, databases) in UK. |
| Campus Life | Over 200 student union societies, 27 student theatre companies, a range of 50 projects to volunteer, extensive sports programs, 10 different associations, a riverside bar and cafe, and over 250 student groups at Durham allow students to enjoy the most. Palatinate is the university newspaper, Purple radio is a student-run radio station of Durham. It also offers a night bus facility for safe travel throughout the city late at night. | Period buildings; 12 halls of residence (accommodating over 3,000 students); East Midlands Conference Centre (a conference & exhibition center for upto 1,000 people); sports facilities- 70 sports clubs, Sports Centre, Fitness Centre, swimming pool; Lakeside Arts Centre (University’s public art program engaging over 200,000 people); Portland Building (housing Students' Union, Student Support Centre, banks, bars & restaurants). |
| Hostel | #Single En-suite Room - $10569 #Single Standard Room - $9932 | #Broadgate Park--Single Room - $5764 #Ancaster Hall Rooms-- With meal - $8533 |
| Famous Alumni | Will Carlin (Rugby Player), Graham Hancock (British writer), Will Greenwood (Rugby Player),Crispin Blunt (MP of UK), Nish Kumar (Stand-up Comedian), Charlotte Riley (Actress), Sir Harold Evans (journalist), Andrew Strauss (Cricketer), etc | Over 280,000 alumni; D.H. Lawrence (English Writer); Ruth Wilson (Actor); Sir Clive Granger (British Economist); Theo James (Actor); Anil Kakodkar (Indian physicist); Nadia Edith Whittome (Member of the Parliament of UK); Matthew Paul Walker (British Scientist); Major Levison James Wood (British Explorer) |
| City Life | Durham is an affordable city in UK, offering world's finest architecture. It is 10 minutes away from Newcastle. The city offers some high street shops, Gala Theatre and Cinema at City’s millennial square, Comedy stand-ups at Comedy Store, Oriental museum, and much more. The city has its own book festival, Lumiere festival, and many other cultural festivals celebrating the colorful multicultural environment. The unemployment rate is, however, on the higher side: 10.5% | Nottingham- a city in Nottinghamshire, England; City has links to the legend of Robin Hood, lace-making, Raleigh bikes, tobacco industries; 7th largest metropolitan economy in UK; Unemployment rate-2.59% Top tourist attractions: Old Market Square, Lace Market, Nottingham Castle, City of Caves, Highfields Park, Green's Mill and Science Centre, D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum. |
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