Durham University Alumni

International Students

22

% of international students in the university

4500

Total International Students in the university

Durham University, located in Durham, England, is a prestigious institution that has produced numerous successful alumni in various fields. Here are some notable alumni of Durham University:

Tim Cook - The CEO of Apple Inc. and one of the most influential figures in the technology industry, Cook earned his MBA from Durham University in 1988.

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A diverse bunch—writers, athletes, broadcasters, explorers, and public figures who studied at Durham:

Alumni Name

Notable Achievement / Famous For

Degree / Field

Graduating Year

Jonathan Edwards

Olympic gold medallist & world record-holding triple jumper

BSc (Physics)

mid-1980s

Sophie Hosking

Olympic gold medallist in rowing

BSc (Natural Sciences)

~2007

Bill Bryson

Best-selling author & former Chancellor of Durham University

AB or honorary connections in literature

N/A

Jeremy Vine

Journalist and BBC presenter

BA (Philosophy or related field)

N/A

Gabby Logan

Sports presenter & broadcaster

LLB (Law)

1995

Nasser Hussain

Former captain of England’s cricket team

Natural Sciences

1989

Chris Hollins

TV presenter & winner of Strictly Come Dancing

BA History & Sociology

1993

Paul Hawkins

Co-inventor of Hawk-Eye sports technology system

Physics

early 2000s

Nick Mohammed

Comedian/actor (e.g. Ted Lasso); creator of Intelligence

BA (English or related)

2003

Roger Moore

Actor; played James Bond in multiple films

Attended Durham (did not complete due to other obligations)

N/A

George Alagiah

Late celebrated newsreader, journalist & presenter

BA (English or related)

1978

Andrew Buchan

Actor (TV & theatre)

BA (Modern Languages)

N/A

Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury

Theology or related field

1992

Minette Walters

Best-selling crime novelist

BA (English)

1970s–1980s

Paul Russell “Warren Bradley”

Footballer – played for Manchester United & England

N/A

1950s

Matt Milnes

Professional cricketer

BA (History or similar)

~2017

Ambika Mod

Actress known for roles in British TV series

BA (Acting / Drama or related)

2017

Carla Denyer

Politician; Green Party co-leader

Economics / Political Science

2009

Jack Edwards

YouTuber & book reviewer

BA (English Language & Literature)

2020

Jon Solly

Long-distance runner; represented England & won at Commonwealth Games

BA (Politics & Economics)

1985

Students

62

Yocketers Applied

54

Yocketers Admitted

341

Yocketers Interested

Durham University admitted student profiles

GRE

313

IELTS

7

Profiles that got Into Durham University

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Sudhanva Srirangam
fall 2025
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IELTS 7

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Sutapa Biswas
fall 2025
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Durham University

IELTS 6.5

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Ajinkya Dhainje
fall 2025
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GRE 317

IELTS 8.5

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Peerzada Hamees Naseer
fall 2025
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IELTS 7

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Govind Saraswat
fall 2025
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Durham University

IELTS 7

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Gaurav Verma
fall 2025
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GRE 320

TOEFL 100

IELTS 7.5

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Anish Pani
fall 2025
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IELTS 7

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Zeeshan Salman Khan
fall 2025
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Durham University

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