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Durham University Colleges Ranking

With 16 colleges to choose from, this is bound to be a good one. Each college definitely has their quirks (some better than others)! But, without further a do, here's our Durham University colleges ranking...


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Durham University Colleges Ranking

16. College of St. Hild & Bede

If you're into being stranded miles away from pretty much everything, then Hild & Bede will be just perfect for you! It's actually a really scenic and lovely place, shame most of you reading this will never see it.

  • No. of students per year - 430

  • Year founded - 1839

  • Gowned formal dinners - No

  • Dining - Catered/Self-Catered

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St. Hild & Bede College

15. St. Aidan's College

Stairs, stairs and a lot more stairs. If you ask anyone about St. Aidan's, that's probably all you'll hear. But once you scale the mountain, it's a pretty friendly and relaxed place with not too much going on.

  • No. of students per year - 320

  • Year founded - 1947

  • Gowned formal dinners - No

  • Dining - Catered

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St. Aidan's College

14. St. John's College

St John's is known as the religious college, I'm not sure how true this is in the modern day, but it's something to keep in mind. Their bar is cozy to say the least, but it does the trick.

  • No. of students per year - 210

  • Year founded - 1909

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Catered

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St. Chad's College

13. St. Mary's College

Hands down, the most picturesque spot in the city, it's amazing. As you wander the grounds, you'll be in awe of the place. Until you step inside, it's pretty dated and totally cramped. Worst of all, they have a piano that everyone thinks they know how to play for some reason.

  • No. of students per year - 350

  • Year founded - 1899

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Catered/Self-Catered

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St. Mary's College

12. Grey College

'Grey' College pretty much sums it up, there's not much to it. If all the other bars are too busy on the hill, at least you'll be able to get a drink in Grey.

  • No. of students per year - 410

  • Year founded - 1959

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Catered

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Grey College

11. Trevelyan College

Trevs have a thing where all the buildings are in the shape of hexagons, it's something different. The bar is spacious and the location is a nice distance in between the university and the city. Trevs has earned a solid 11th.

  • No. of students per year - 300

  • Year founded - 1966

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Catered

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Trevelyan College

10. George Stephenson College

The whole college is train themed, which is pretty sad. But I've got to say I'm a fan of their whole setup. The bar is big and open, they've got pool, table tennis, darts and a big projector screen. It's as far from the city as you can get though.

Seems as though. your self-catered at Stevo, here's some meal ideas.

  • No. of students per year - 450

  • Year founded - 1965

  • Gowned formal dinners - No

  • Dining - Self-Catered

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George Stephenson College

9. Van Mildert College

The one next to the lake.

  • No. of students per year - 480

  • Year founded - 1965

  • Gowned formal dinners - No

  • Dining - Catered

Sorry. A bit more about Mildert: The bar always has a great atmosphere and you can't go wrong with their toastie bar. They do have one of the greatest college drinks, trust me.


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Van Mildert College

8. South College

South is pretty much brand new. If you're looking for a more typical uni experience rather than a tiny 500 year old building on the Bailey. South might just be for you.

  • No. of students per year - 380

  • Year founded - 2020

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Self-Catered

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South College

7. John Snow College

Like South, but with a bit more history in character. Bit of a random place I guess. Started off in Stockton, then they took a trip to the mound and after a brief stint in the viaduct they found their permanent home next to South.

  • No. of students per year - 410

  • Year founded - 2001

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Self-Catered

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John Snow College

6. St Cuthbert's Society

They call themselves "Society" rather than just "College" like everyone else, I've got no idea why and I'm not going to bother checking. Great spot for a little bit of karaoke though.

  • No. of students per year - 390

  • Year founded - 1888

  • Gowned formal dinners - No

  • Dining - Catered/Self-Catered

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St. Cuthbert's Society

5. Josephine Butler College

Jobo's great. They're in a nice spot on top of the hill, the bars great and the accommodation is spacious. With Stevo as their neighbours too, they've sort of got 2 bars and 2 sets of people to hang out with.

  • No. of students per year - 420

  • Year founded - 2006

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Self-Catered

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Josephine Butler College

4. Hatfield College

Pretty much everyone hates Hatfield, apart from the people who go there. How weird! Filled with the poshest students that exist, Hatfield gets 4th place because their students seem to love it so much.

  • No. of students per year - 440

  • Year founded - 1846

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Catered

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Hatfield College

3. St Chad's College

Chad's has the best bar, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Their outside courtyard is one of the best spots in Durham. Grab yourself a disco water and thank me later.

  • No. of students per year - 200

  • Year founded - 1904

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Catered

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St. Chad's College

2. University (Castle) College

I've got to admit, it's cool, it's literally out of Harry Potter. It's historical and it's what everyone expects from Durham. Castle bar is up there with the best too. One downside, not everyone actually lives in the 'castle' itself. Many people are piled into nearby newer accomodation.

  • No. of students per year - 460

  • Year founded - 1832

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Self-Catered

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University College

1. Collingwood College

The winner of our rankings (and also at every sport, at every level, in every league). The bar's huge and has a great outdoor area, they have their own astro, and their in a great position halfway up the hill. If you get into Collingwood, congratulations.

  • No. of students per year - 520

  • Year founded - 1959

  • Gowned formal dinners - Yes

  • Dining - Catered

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Collingwood College

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Big thanks to Durham University for providing figures and images for this post.

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