The North East of England is known for being friendly – at New College Durham you will receive a warm welcome and will have the opportunity to explore the amazing culture in Durham on your doorstep, alongside your studies.
The excitement doesn’t stop in Durham, explore the countryside, coast, and neighboring bustling cities, such as Newcastle, York and Edinburgh.
Uncover, explore and experience the North East with your online guide - Visit North East of England.
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Homestay Accommodation
New College Durham does not offer any onsite residential accommodation for students; however, we do offer and manage our own Homestay accommodation provision.
Our network of Homestay providers ensures your residential experience as an inbound international student will be safe and secure.
Alternatively, we can also assist you in securing private local accommodation in the city of Durham and surrounding areas. The college has compiled a list of accommodation contacts that you may wish to contact to arrange your own private accommodation. Our International team are happy to discuss the accommodation with you before you secure a booking.
Homestay accommodation
Staying in Homestay accommodation is an excellent opportunity to experience British culture and lifestyle. Your Homestay family can support you during your studies and you will have the opportunity to get involved in their everyday life, from eating together to engaging in social activities.
Want to improve your English? This option will provide with you an ideal opportunity for you to practice your English.
All Homestay families are selected, inspected, and monitored by our International team. All family members must pass a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check to help assess their suitability.
For further information please contact:
Zoe Gordon, Homestay & Accommodation Officer
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Please view our Homestay pdf Statement of Residential Principles and Practice(531 KB)
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Leisure and social activities
pdf International Trips and Visits Brochure 2026-27(8.82 MB)
To complement your study period with us, NCD offers pastoral support to ensure that all students feel safe and are supported and socially connected. Our weekly Culture Café meetings provide you with ample opportunities to meet other international students and give you a chance to practice your English whilst sharing your experiences with likeminded people from all over the world. A range of activities on offer soon gets you exploring the historic city of Durham, and its Cathedral and Castle, which together form a protected UNESCO World Heritage site, and by participating our organised trips you will discover other exciting UK cities and destinations.
For further information please contact our International Support and Mobility Officer Lotta Vaananen:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Culture Café at The Copper Pot
Come and join us in our friendly get-togethers where you can make friends, practice your English and share your experiences with other like-minded people from different cultural backgrounds! Find explanations to cultural differences and answers to the questions you have regarding the ‘strange English ways’…
We talk about things that are relevant to you, and sometimes we may get external speakers in - but if you have subjects you want to talk about or understand better, we can always be flexible and change our plans! Mainly aimed at international students, but if you want to widen your prospects and have friends all over the world, all students at New College Durham are welcome to join!
If you want to talk to your International Students’ Pastoral support person confidentially and in private at any other times, please email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or get in touch with Zoe or Clare at the international office!Find our Culture Café Dates and Times below:
pdf Culture Café Dates and Times(55 KB)
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Education
UK qualifications are valued, respected and recognised worldwide. Our institutions are ranked among the best in the world and offer you a unique learning experience, which encourages you to read, think independently, question and analyse.
There is a large student population in Durham, which makes the City student-friendly and safe.