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Nestled in the heart of Durham, St John’s College is a small, vibrant community where learning, friendship, and belonging come together. Founded in 1909, our historic buildings overlook the River Wear and open into gardens that create a sense of space and calm right in the city centre.
Home to around 600 undergraduates, 280 postgraduates, and 100 students at Cranmer Hall, St John’s is large enough to offer real breadth and opportunity, yet small enough for everyone to be known. Around 270 students live in College each year, but whether you live in or out, you are part of one close and welcoming community.
As a recognised college of Durham University, we are proudly independent in our governance and finances. That independence allows us to shape our own character, combining the best of tradition with innovation and inclusion. We are an academic community: our teaching and research staff, Cranmer Hall, and our Fellows all contribute to the intellectual and creative life of the College.
What defines St John’s most is our people. Students and staff work side by side to make College life rich and rewarding – from academic and creative pursuits to sport, music, and volunteering. It’s a place where we encourage curiosity, practise kindness, and live in gratitude in a community where everyone is known by name and valued for who they are.
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19 January 2026
Sharing a Room at John’s, 2024-25
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19 January 2026
Sharing a Room at John’s, 2024-25
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19 January 2026
Sharing a Room at John’s, 2024-25
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