Welcome to Stephenson College

Many congratulations on successfully obtaining a place at Durham University. This is a great achievement for which you should feel very proud!

Situated in the historic cathedral city of Durham, Stephenson College is one of seventeen colleges at the world-leading Durham University.

Stephenson College is a modern, progressive, values-led College which celebrated its 20^th anniversary in 2021. Our College is named after the great inventor and social innovator, George Stephenson. Sustainability, innovation, global citizenship and civic engagement are the core pillars of Stephenson College life, and we believe that change starts with us.

Stephenson College has five core values that form the basis of everything we do as a College; these values are curiosity, courage, inclusion, responsibility and kindness. Our main College homepage can be found here. Do check it out to find out more about our wonderful College community. 

Stephenson welcomes students from across the UK and around the world and we make sure all of students feel at home in County Durham from the moment they arrive. Students lead and participate in all areas of College life and we have a vibrant, diverse undergraduate and postgraduate community. Welcome!

Post-offer Visit Days 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to Stephenson College for our Post-offer Visit Days on Wednesday 14 February, Wednesday 20 March and Saturday 27 April 2024!

Post-offer Visit Days are not just a chance to find out more about the course you have holding an offer with but an exciting opportunity to explore Stephenson College and all it has to offer. Drop into our college between 9.30- 12.30 during your Post-offer Visit Day!

You will be able to spend time in college, speaking to current students about their college experience. Use the Visit Day to explore all your options and to find out what Stephenson College is all about. Supporters and friends are very welcome. 

How to find us

Situated in calm green surroundings on the land of a former farm, we enjoy an excellent location with plenty of outdoor space to relax or study. Stephenson College is located on the "Hill", adjacent to the University's beautiful Botanic Gardens. We are near to many other University buildings and Colleges; the Bill Bryson Library is a 10 minute walk away and Durham city centre approximately 15 minutes. We have the added convenience of the Park & Ride bus service which runs into the city every 10 minutes from just outside our site, offering a discounted fare upon showing your campus card.  

The address for Stephenson College is: 

Stephenson College

Howlands Farm

South Road

Durham

DH1 3DE

Getting here by road

Durham city centre is only two miles from the A1(M). Leave the motorway at Junction 62 on the A690 Durham - Sunderland road and follow signs to Durham City Centre.

Public transport

There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. Durham is well served by both regional express services and the local bus network. From the city bus station - a short walk from the railway station - a bus service runs every 15 minutes past Stephenson College (the stop is on South Road).

Getting here by train

A number of train operators offer direct and regular routes to Durham Railway Station, including London and Edinburgh.

A taxi will take you from the station to any College in about 5 minutes and you can walk to the city centre in 10 minutes.