University College

Overview

Year founded	1832
Motto	Non nobis solum (Not for ourselves alone)
Number of students living in the college	500 (via our accommodation on the Bailey and New Kepier Court)
1st year rooms	250 (UG)
Catering options	Catered and Self-Catered
Gowned formal dinners	Gowned formal dinners

Welcome to University College!

University College, known lovingly as “Castle,” is the oldest of ��’s Colleges. Castle is a special community filled with inspiring learning opportunities, engaging social activities and meaningful personal support.

Sharing the lovely hilltop Palace Green with Durham Cathedral and several other historic buildings, our college is integral to the Durham World Heritage Site. It is our honour and privilege to live, work and learn in this beautiful living museum. - Professor Wendy Powers, Principal & Associate Vice-Provost.

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The Welfare Team at University College run campaign weeks once or twice a term. Find out more about Castle’s ‘Unique Week’ in our student blog.
Student blogger Sunita Ramani talks about her personal experience with welfare and support.

The Welfare Team at University College run campaign weeks once or twice a term. Find out more about Castle’s ‘Unique Week’ in our student blog.

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Student blogger Sunita Ramani talks about her personal experience with welfare and support.

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