Online tuition is free and there is no exam fee for online study. The only online charge is the application fee of US$30, refunded in full if you are not accepted. Collegiate campus tuition and campus examinations are charged separately.
Full residential life across 17 historic colleges in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Durham.
Accredited undergraduate, Master's, LL.M., and Executive MBA collegiate degrees delivered 100% online.
Online tuition is £0. Campus collegiate study is paid. Application fee US$30, refunded in full if not accepted. Ofqual, ASIC and DEAC are named on our accreditation page — not as a badge strip on this fee table.
Direct side-by-side comparison of delivery modes and academic structure.
| Dimension | Residential Collegiate Pathway | Endowed Digital Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Award | Official Degree from Durham University | Identical Degree Award Conferred by University Senate |
| Tuition Fees | £9,250 – £32,000 / academic year | £0 Tuition (100% Endowed) |
| Collegiate Affiliation | 17 Residential Colleges in Durham | Collegiate House Senior Fellow Mentorship |
| Visa / Relocation | UK Student Visa required for overseas students | No visa or travel required |
| Accreditation Standards | OfS, QAA, Triple Crown (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) | Same Triple Crown & Statutory Scope |
| Graduation | Congregation ceremony at Durham Cathedral | Official University Parchment & Digital Transcript |
Both residential collegiate and digital pathways operate under statutory authority (Act of Parliament 1832 & Royal Charter 1837).
