Visit Our Colleges

All students at Durham University become members of one of our colleges. Colleges are residential communities that offer a wide range of student‑led opportunities and events, including drama, music, sport and volunteering, alongside other activities and facilities. They also provide professional support focused on student wellbeing and personal development.

Our colleges are open between 9.30am and 4.00pm, and no pre‑booking is required. You can drop in throughout the day to explore the colleges and find out more about what they have to offer.To help you plan your visit, use the college webpages below to learn more about each college’s size, facilities, accommodation, and catering options.

All of our colleges are unique, so feel free to explore as many as you like during your visit. With 17 colleges in total, we recommend prioritising around three or four on the day. Taking some time in advance to research their facilities and features can help you decide which colleges you’d most like to visit using our Postgraduate College Guide. 

Please note the College of St Hild and St Bede will only be available at their temporary home of Rushford Court (North Rd, Durham DH1 4RY). 

Ustinov

Ustinov is our postgraduate-only college. It is self-catered and spread over two sites: Sheraton Park (DH1 4FL) and Dryburn Court (DH1 5BN). 

Collingwood


Collingwood is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a fully catered, non-gowned college located on South Road (DH1 3TQ).

Grey

Grey is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a fully catered, gowned college located on South Road (DH1 3LG).

Hatfield

Hatfield is one of our Bailey Colleges. It is a fully catered, gowned college located on North Bailey, (DH1 3RQ).

John Snow

John Snow is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a self-catered, gowned college located on Mount Oswald, The Approach (DH1 3FR).

Josephine Butler

Josephine Butler is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a self-catered, gowned college located on South Road (DH1 3DF).

South

South is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a self-catered, gowned college located on The Drive, Mount Oswald (DH1 3LD).

St Aidan's

St Aidan's is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a fully catered, non-gowned college located on Windmill Hill (DH1 3LJ).

St Chad's

St Chad's is one of our Bailey Colleges. It is a fully catered, gowned college located on 18 North Bailey (DH1 3RH).

St Cuthbert's

St Cuthbert's Society is one of our non-gowned Bailey Colleges with a fully catered site (DH1 3EE) & self-catered site (DH1 3JP) with part catered options.

St Hild & St Bede

The College of St Hild and St Bede will be available to visit at their temporary home of Rushford Court (North Rd, Durham DH1 4RY).

St John's

St John's is one of our Bailey Colleges. It is a fully catered, gowned college located on 3 South Bailey, (DH1 3RJ).

St Mary's

St Mary's is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a fully catered, gowned college located on Elvet Hill Rd, (DH1 3LR).

Stephenson

Stephenson is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a self-catered, non-gowned college located on Howlands Farm, South Road (DH1 3DE).

Trevelyan

Trevelyan is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a fully catered, gowned college located on Elvet Hill Road,  (DH1 3LN).

University (Castle)

University College is one of our Bailey Colleges. It is gowned and has fully-catered & self-catered options. Located on Palace Green (DH1 3RW).

Van Mildert

Van Mildert is one of our Hill Colleges. It is a fully catered, non-gowned college located on Mill Hill Lane (DH1 3LH).