Durham University ISC - StudyGroup

PROFILE DURHAM UNIVERSITY ISC - STUDYGROUP

locationUnited Kingdom

Ranked #94

QS World University Rankings 2026, overall university ranking.

Ranked #3 in the UK

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, overall UK ranking.

Ranked #5 in the UK

Ranked #5 in the UK in Complete University Guide 2026, overall UK ranking.

Ranked #34

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, overall impact ranking

Durham University International Study Centre (ISC), operated by Study Group, is a pathway provider that prepares international students for progression to Durham University degrees, starting at Queen’s Campus in Stockton on Tees before moving to Durham City. It offers International Foundation Year, Accelerated International Foundation Year, and Pre-Masters routes with academic modules, English language development, and tailored academic support. Benefits include specialist staff support, small class sizes, and progression guidance designed to help students meet entry and performance expectations for degree study at Durham University.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Key ISC outcomes and student experience indicators published by the centre show strong progression and satisfaction, including progression offers to Durham University for students who complete and meet required grades, plus positive course satisfaction and perceived preparedness. The centre also states support features such as small class sizes and specialist staff for international students, which are positioned to improve academic transition and outcomes.

  1. 94% of International Foundation Year completers who achieved required grades were offered a place at Durham University in 2025.
  2. 95% of Pre-Masters completers who achieved required grades were offered a place at Durham University in 2025.
  3. Small class sizes with a maximum of 25 students.

FACILITIES

Facilities described for Queen’s Campus and Durham City access include academic and sports facilities and named sports centre components. Accommodation-linked facilities are listed separately in section 6. Facilities access spans teaching and study infrastructure plus on-campus sports provision at Queen’s Campus. The ISC also references access to lecture theatres, IT rooms, and laboratories across the two locations.

  1. State-of-the-art lecture theatres, in Queen’s Campus and Durham City
  2. IT rooms, in Queen’s Campus and Durham City
  3. Laboratories, in Queen’s Campus and Durham City
  4. Fitness suite, in Queen’s Campus sports centre
  5. Exercise classes, in Queen’s Campus sports centre
  6. Sports hall, in Queen’s Campus sports centre
  7. Floodlit Astroturf pitch, in Queen’s Campus sports centre
  8. Spinning room, in Queen’s Campus sports centre
  9. Multi-activity studio, in Queen’s Campus sports centre

LOCATION

Queen’s Campus (Durham University ISC start location)

University Boulevard, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BH, United Kingdom

Durham City (Durham University)

The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

List of all foundation programmes

  1. International Foundation Year, Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
  2. International Foundation Year, Humanities, Law and Social Science
  3. International Foundation Year, Science and Engineering
  4. Accelerated International Foundation Year, Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
  5. Accelerated International Foundation Year, Humanities and Social Sciences

List of all certificate programmes

  1. English Language Preparation Online, 6 weeks
  2. English Language Preparation Online, 10 weeks
  3. English Language Preparation Online, 16 weeks
  4. AI Digital literacy short course, free when confirming a January 2026 place (digital certificate).

List of postgraduate programmes

  1. Pre-Masters, Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
  2. Pre-Masters, Law and Social Science
  3. Pre-Masters, Science and Engineering

List of other programmes

  1. Prepare for Success, Free
  2. Enhanced Induction, Free
  3. Tuition fee 2026 per year and living cost

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

£260

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

£19,750 to £27,900 per year

NA

£25,900 to £29,250 per year

Living Cost

Approximately £1,171 per month (including accommodation)

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Infinity House, Stockton-on-Tees

Safe, modern student accommodation in Stockton-on-Tees, described as conveniently located and a short walk from Queen’s Campus where the ISC is based. All bills are included and facilities are designed for student living and study support

  1. Benefits: short walk to Queen’s Campus, modern student housing
  2. Facilities: furnished bedroom, shared kitchen/communal areas, Wi-Fi, security, bills included
  3. Price range: NA (not listed on the page for Infinity House)
off-campus
Rialto Court, Stockton-on-Tees

Student accommodation option in Stockton-on-Tees recommended for ISC students, with furnished rooms and included bills. Listed contract examples show pricing from £250 per week.

  1. Benefits: en-suite, cleaning support listed, bills included
  2. Facilities: desk and wardrobe, shared kitchen/communal area, launderette, 24-hour security, Wi-Fi
  3. Price range: from £250 per week (example contract shown)