 University College is the most over @-@ subscribed college at the university ; for entry in 2006 , there were 2 @,@ 858 applications for just 170 places ( approximately 17 applicants for every place ) . As with all colleges at Durham , students study for degrees with Durham University , not their college , and teaching takes place in academic departments . University College is a " listed body " under the Education Reform Act ( 1988 ) . 
