Durham University is a collegiate public research university located in Durham, England. Founded in 1832 and incorporated by royal charter in 1837, it is a leading UK university known for its teaching and research excellence. The university offers over 330 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across 26 departments and schools, with a distinctive collegiate system comprising 17 colleges. It is ranked in the World Top 100 universities and has a diverse community with over 4,300 staff members and students from 120 countries.