Guidance on what to do in cases of emergency.

Including 24 hour support, crisis help lines and more.

There is a dedicated student support team within each College that are able to offer support on a range of issues.

Information about the costs and sources of finance for your studies at Durham.

Find out how we can support your transition to Durham

We take student safety seriously at Durham University. Meet some of our external partners.

Disability Support offers advice and guidance to both prospective and current students within the University. We also arrange appropriate provision for disabled students, as well as offer support to those who think they may have a disability.

The Counselling and Mental Health Service is a team of trained and experienced practitioners to help you manage any difficulties that are impacting your successful engagement with your studies and with University life.

The work of the Student Conduct Office covers student complaints, student discipline, allegations of student misconduct, and sexual misconduct and violence. Our Office works closely with Departments and Colleges across the University to offer advice on cases within our remit.

We recognise that sexual misconduct and violence such as rape and harassment are matters of international concern. Through our Sexual Misconduct & Violence Operations Group, we are focused on making Durham a safer place to live, work and study.

Discover what Durham and the surrounding area has to offer in the form of faith support and different faith communities.

Our office has area specialists offering student support within chaplaincy, money advice, occupational health as well as running pro-active wellbeing initiatives. 

Keeping your finances under control is vital to enjoying your time at University. Find out how to manage your money as a student, and who to turn to if things go wrong.

We provide advice for international students looking to enter or extend their leave to remain in the UK to study. We also work with Departments across the University to ensure compliance with UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Before you arrive in Durham, we encourage students to ensure that their vaccinations are up to date.

At Durham University we take the health and wellbeing of our students very seriously. We encourage students to register with a doctor at a local medical practice when they arrive in Durham. 

Our Durham SU exists for a purpose: We're the champion of every Durham student. We're interested in the things that matter to them. We stand up for their rights. We bring them together. We celebrate their success.

Read our statement on Durham University's Duty of Care to students and staff.

County Durham drug and alcohol recovery service is a confidential service that is here to support and help.

The University has a Diversity and Equality mission to embrace diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive and supportive work and study environment that enables all members of our University community to achieve their full potential.

We take the safety and wellbeing of our community seriously and are available 365 days a year 24/7 to support with your security needs. Whether you’re a student, staff member or visitor our Security Team are here to help.

Information on keeping our community safe.