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Welcome to Durham

Congratulations on your offer to study with us in Engineering at Durham. Entry onto this programme is extremely competitive and holding an offer is a great achievement. If you accept, you have a great time ahead of you in a really friendly department.  

You are studying a subject vital to many of the global challenges we face in coming decades and to ensure the highest relevance our engineering MScs are delivered by world-class engineering experts across the engineering disciplines, who are constantly striving to update content to prepare our graduates for the world outside.  

As an MSc student you will be working with us, with each other in teams for projects and design, and with our outstanding undergraduate students for some courses. We are also a highly regarded department for engineering in the UK, ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide 2024 and 5th in the Guardian University Guide 2024.

We look forward to meeting you in Durham in September and supporting you throughout your Durham journey.

Your Masters Hub

Your Masters Hub provides the information you need to accept your offer, apply for visas and funding, and prepare for your arrival in September.

Why a Durham Masters?

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
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What Happens Next

Find out what happens now that you've submitted your application and prepare for the next stages of your postgraduate journey.
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Visa Information

We have a long history of welcoming students from around the world. Find out more about visa information for entry to the UK.
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Scholarship opportunities

We're committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances.
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Careers and development

We help you to make career plans and take the next steps towards getting where you want to be.
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The Durham experience

At Durham, academic success is only half the story. Our transformative wider student experience will also help you develop as a person.
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Connect with Durham

Your Durham journey starts now. Find out more about upcoming events and connect with our community.
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Programme information

The Department of Engineering has a rich research background, which can be a huge advantage to any prospective postgraduate student in our fields of expertise.
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Arrivals

Find key dates, information and support for international arrivals in Durham.