Online study
Fully online programmes do not require a UK student visa. You may study from your home country while enrolled remotely.
Office of Admissions
Who needs immigration guidance, and what Durham can support after a campus offer.
Durham University welcomes students worldwide. Immigration support is offered only to applicants who are accepted on a Durham campus pathway. We describe university support — not a guaranteed visa outcome.
Online study from your country does not need a UK student visa. Online tuition is £0; collegiate campus study at the Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, DH1 3LE is paid. Application fee US$30, refunded in full if not accepted. Ofqual, ASIC and DEAC are named on our accreditation page. How to apply: choose a programme, complete the dossier, pay the fee, then track the decision.
Fully online programmes do not require a UK student visa. You may study from your home country while enrolled remotely.
On-campus degree pathways at Durham, United Kingdom may require a Student visa. The university provides guidance after a formal campus offer — visa decisions remain with UK government authorities.
Visa and entry decisions are made solely by UK government authorities. Durham University is not an immigration adviser and does not guarantee visa approval. Our International Student Office supports document preparation and orientation after a campus offer is accepted.
Follow the step-by-step checklist for passport upload, financial evidence, and arrival planning.
Questions? Contact the International Student Office