Study Group Durham University International Study Centre

Study Group
Study Group is the leading provider of international education, driving success for our students and partners. We believe in a better world through education and work with universities which are as motivated by driving student success and outcomes as we are.
Study Group works with leading universities across the UK, Europe, North America and Australaia. We nurture ambitious students from diverse academic backgrounds and prepare them for success at their chosen university through our on-campus International Study Centres.

Our pathway programmes provide the language, academic and social skills that students need for university progression and continued success after they graduate. Their success is key to the decisions we make, from the programmes we offer to support them in their journey.

Our global recruitment teams enrolled over 30,000 students from 142 countries in 2018. The universities we work with trust us to increase their international footprint, access student diversity and provide assured progression, so they can continue to focus on academic excellence.

The International Study Centre
Durham University International Study Centre is the first step to gaining a degree from a world-leading university that is one of the oldest in the UK.

Your journey begins at Queen’s Campus in Stockton-on-Tees, where you will receive a high level of support and will find it easier to settle in to UK life. We will help you all throughout the admissions process by providing expert guidance and support. After completing your studies here, you will have the confidence, skills and academic knowledge to study a degree at Durham University. 

Queen's Campus in Stockton
Durham University International Study Centre is a dedicated centre for international students located on Queen's Campus in Stockton. The campus is small and welcoming with everything you need close by.
Extremely supportive and very international, Queen's Campus means you will find it easy to make friends, focus on your studies and get used to your new surroundings.

When you successfully complete your pathway programme and achieve the required grades, you will be able to progress to your chosen degree subject at Durham City. This two location journey gives you a supportive start and a broader experience. For more informaiton Click Here.

Durham University
Durham University (legally the University of Durham) is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and incorporated by royal charter in 1837. It was the first recognised university to open in England for more than 600 years, after Oxford and Cambridge, and is thus one of the institutions to be described as the third-oldest university in England. As a collegiate university its main functions are divided between the academic departments of the university and its 17 colleges. In general, the departments perform research and provide teaching to students, while the colleges are responsible for their domestic arrangements and welfare.

Living in accommodation with other students is the best way to experience student life in the UK and will help you to settle-in, focus on your studies and make friends more easily.

There are two student residences: Endeavour Court and Rialto Court.

Endeavour Court is located on Queen’s Campus whilst Rialto Court is just a short walk away. International Foundation Year students will be offered Endeavour Court first and Pre-Masters students will be located in Rialto Court. Whichever residence you are allocated, you will find a safe and welcoming home.

Download our Endeavour Court factsheet and our Rialto Court factsheet to find out more.

Alternatively, you can arrange private accommodation independently (over 18s only).

Under 18s

• If you are younger than 18 at the start of your programme, you will automatically be allocated a room in Endeavour Court. For more

Facilities include

• Fully-furnished bedroom, including desk & wardrobe
• En-suite bathroom
• Shared modern kitchen/communal area
• On-site launderette
• 24-hour on-site security
• Common room
• High-speed broadband and Wi-Fi
• Bedding and kitchen pack, including duvet and cooking utensils
• All bills are included

Accommodation costs
Rialto Court

Please note these are the accommodation costs for the 2020/21 academic year.

Durham University's campus is divided into two main locations: Durham City and Queen's Campus in Stockton. The university boasts a UNESCO World Heritage site, which includes the Cathedral, Castle, Palace Green, and other impressive buildings. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students have the option to choose from 17 colleges.

Durham University takes pride in its students' commitment to community service, with over 700 students actively participating in more than 14,000 hours of volunteering each year. Students also have a wide variety of options to explore their interests, as there are over 259 student groups and societies available.

Sports play a significant role at Durham University, with over 700 college sports teams competing in 18 different sports. In fact, more than 85% of our students are involved in some form of sporting activity. Additionally, approximately 50% of students choose to live in on-campus accommodation.