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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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University of the Built Environment

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Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/8

Durham

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Built Environment

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Durham University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). University of the Built Environment is ahead on employment, graduate salary.

Durham University vs University of the Built Environment at a glance

Durham University and University of the Built Environment have one subject area in common, Management. Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas; University of the Built Environment offers 10 courses across 5 subject areas.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#85
QS World
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#175
THE World
—
#6
Guardian UK
—
1832
Established
2019
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Durham University

University of the Built Environment

90.7%
83.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£43,800
£53,785.7

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
93.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.6%
0.1%

International

International student share

278
10

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

102
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Durham

86 countries · 32.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
VS

Built Environment

1 countries · 0.1% international

  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong100%

Subjects

1 subject you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Durham University

University of the Built Environment

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Durham University
£31,000
University of the Built Environment
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of the Built Environment yet.

Postgraduate

Durham University
£30,500
University of the Built Environment
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of the Built Environment yet.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

£53,333

Deadline: N/A

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

The Global DBA Scholarships

£25,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

Global Grand Challenges Studentships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Built Environment

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FAQ

Durham University vs University of the Built Environment: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Durham University and University of the Built Environment?

Both universities teach 1 subject area: Management.

Does Durham University or University of the Built Environment offer more courses?

Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Built Environment lists 10 courses.

What can you study at Durham University but not at University of the Built Environment?

Durham University teaches 53 subject areas that University of the Built Environment does not, including Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Computer Science, General Engineering, Law, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 45 more.

What can you study at University of the Built Environment but not at Durham University?

University of the Built Environment teaches 4 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Building & Construction, Architecture, Chemical Engineering and Planning & Housing.

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