The University of New Hampshire is pushing the edge of what is possible. They are New Hampshire’s flagship public research institution and share a special commitment to pursuing research that contributes to the greater good. The university has award-winning faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and a main campus within reach of everything from the mountains and ocean to the major metropolitan hub of Boston. Home to more than 15,000 students, the main campus in Durham is one of the safest and greenest in the country and is surrounded by a picturesque landscape. Students can experience the beauty of all four seasons while walking to class, downtown, or through the trails of the 250-acre College W
oods. On weekends, they can hop a bus to the bustling artistic community of Portsmouth or the Atlantic coast, carpool with friends to the iconic White Mountains, or take the train (the station’s right on campus!) to Boston.
Durham is a town in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and home of the University of New Hampshire. Because of the size of the University campus (around 15,000 students) and the small size of the town itself, most of Durham's character is a result of its longstanding relationship with the college community. Situated beside Great Bay at the mouth of the Oyster River, Durham was originally called "Oyster River Plantation". To this day, the town offers delicious seafood, and is known for a beauti