University of Derby

The University of Derby is located in the heart of the UK and offers real-world learning to prepare you for working life. The university has been named the number 1 UK modern university for multicultural learning (ISB 2018) and top 10 for international student learning experience (ISB 2018).

Located in the Midlands, Derby builds on the region’s heritage of innovation to provide industry-relevant, expert teaching, from foundation and undergraduate degrees through to postgraduate study and research.

Location

Derby, England (UK)

The University of Derby has two campuses. Derby is the main campus and consists of four different areas: Kedleston Road (which is the largest, and where you will find the main library and most of the courses), Markeaton Street (art and design studios), Britannia Mill (dance and “fine art”) and One Friar Gate Square (located in the centre of Derby, and the base for studies such as law, criminology and social studies). Derby Business School is set to open in 2024, in the city centre.

Chesterfield campus is home to nursing courses. The university has its own bus that runs between the sites and the centre of Derby, and which is free for students to use.

Derby is a leading hi-tech and cosmopolitan city, home to global names such as Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Bombardier. With courses built with employability in mind it’s no surprise that 96% of Derby graduates are employed or studying 6 months after graduation (HESA). Graduate employability increased by 10% to 74.1%.

 

Award Wining

  • Number 11 for Postgraduate Student Experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2021)
  • Top 800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022

 

School & Faculty

Derby delivers a range of programmes across 4 Colleges:

  • Arts, Humanities & Education
  • Business, Law and Social Sciences
  • Science and Engineering
  • Health, Psychology & Social Care
  • Number 1 UK Modern University for multicultural learning
  • Top 10 for international student learning experience
  • Top 800 in the world

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Rankings

Ranking Subjects/ Topics Resource
#59 in the UK The Guardian University Guide 2022
Top 800 in the world THE World University Rankings 2022
#5 Hospitality, Events and Tourism in the UK The Guardian University Guide 2022
Top 10 English and Creative Writing in the UK The Guardian University Guide 2022
Top 20 Film Production and Photography in the UK The Guardian University Guide 2022
Top 20 Creative Writing and Publishing in the UK The Guardian University Guide 2022
Top 20 Psychology in the UK The Guardian University Guide 2022
Top 10 Business Management and Marketing Programmes The Guardian University Guide 2020
Top 20 Mechanical Engineering Programmes The Guardian University Guide 2020

Why this University

Derby is a safe and welcoming small city located in the centre of the UK, just 90 minutes from London with good transport links to other larger cities and close to East Midlands airport.

The University of Derby can offer a variety of student housing, with both rooms with bathrooms and standard rooms, as well as single, double and studio accommodation. All halls are close to the University sites, city centre, bus and train station, so you can explore Derby and the UK.  Halls are a great way to make friends and the accommodation team organise lots of free events like day trips and social evenings to help you meet people. Thanks to the location of our accommodation, you can easily meet up with friends on campus, in the city centre or in other halls. All your gas, electricity and water bills are included in your fixed-price rent, helping to manage budgeting. You will also receive a free welcome pack with kitchen and bedroom essentials. Accommodation sites are monitored by round-the-clock staffing and a secure entry system for safety.

There is a range of scholarships and discounts available to international students