Excellent quality of life, solid teaching with leading academics, something for everyone in its own distinct style. It's a bit old-world, but very pleasant for being so.

Sports facilities are excellent, there's no problems with the library (and you'll have a college one as well as the main one). IT works fine most of the time and in college there's plenty of provision for music, drama and art.

The careers centre gets by on the reputation of the university. Provision of extra services to students used to be excellent but is increasingly getting squeezed.

Don't bother with the Students' Union - you'll be a member of a JCR and they're so much better.

Durham is an amazing city, small but unique, it feels like its own special part of the world.

Colleges mean you can always find a club where you'll know someone there already, and if you're not very good they're really accommodating and friendly to everyone. The Uni has some of the best sports teams in the country.

Some courses are top rated; mine isn't. Feedback could be much better and prompter to help us achieve more.

Big name, big appeal - recruiters know us and understand that we're hard workers with a bit more than just academics.

Massively overpriced - sharing is still a thing in 2015, and they'll charge you more than anywhere outside of London for it.

Very good experience, great opportunities to be taken socially and in education. Great teachers and nice colegiale environment.