Durham named Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 - full North and North East ranking
- kelseygarbutt
- Sep 19
- 1 min read
In its 2026 edition of its university rankings, The Times and The Sunday Times have named Durham as its University of the Year, as well as the top university across the North and North East.
In the main academic rankings, Durham climbed from fifth to third place.
The North East university overtook many Russell Group rivals on teaching and research, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes. It also takes the University of the Year in the North and Northeast, and is joint Runner-up for Graduate Employment.
