The University of Derby is a prestigious institute located in Derby, East Midlands, England, UK. It was previously known as Derby College, which gained university status in 1992. The institution owns the Derby Theatre in Derby City. It has a long heritage of outstanding innovation.

The university offers more than 314 undergraduate courses and 174 postgraduate courses, as well as generous scholarships for international students. It is ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is among the top 50 UK universities for providing industry-related expert teaching.

This institute has more than 35,000 students who hail from 120 different countries and more than 3,500 international students. The university is split into two sites. One is Derby, and the other is Chesterfield. On both sites, you’ll have the perks of every modern European town. It is quite safe and enjoyable, and it has a vast, diverse community.

University of Derby is an esteemed institute that is breaking the barrier of knowledge to create a fairer, better, and more sustainable future for everyone. The current missions include:

1. Focussing on solutions
2. Shaping tomorrow today
3. Growing innovation and business
4. Partnering for impact
5. Powering the next generation

The University of Derby can be traced back to 1851, when the Derby Diocesan Institution for Training Schoolmistresses was formed. Over the years, it has merged with various institutions, comprising the Derby School of Art in 1878 and the Derby Central School of Science and Art in 1928. In 1977, these institutions merged and formed the Derby Lonsdale College of Higher Education. During the 1980s, it offered various degrees in partnership with the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA). In 1992, it achieved university status and formed University of Derby.

University of Deby is a top-ranked institute for accreditation from some esteemed professional bodies. The institute's business degrees are dual accredited by the CMI, which indicates that upon completion, students will automatically receive a second professional qualification. Some of the bodies are:

1. European Foundation for Management Development
2. Small Business Charter
3. Chartered Management Institute
4. Chartered Institute of Marketing
5. Chartered Institution for Securities and Investment
6. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

University of Derby is quite well known for its sublime facilities, which include:

1. Libraries situated across various locations
2. Food outlets (Starbucks, Subway, and Papa John's)
3. Multifaith Centre
4. Derby Theatre
5. Nine on-campus and one off-campus indoor sports facility.
6. 4 on-campus outdoor sports facilities.
7. Film and TV studios
8. Britannia Mill studios
9. Music studios
10. Photography lab
11. Outdoor learning space
12. Community Justice Hub
13. STEM Centre

Foundation

1. Animation
2. Animation (with Placement Year)
3. Architectural Technology and Practice
4. Architectural Technology and Practice (with Placement Year)
5. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
6. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (with Placement Year)
7. Asphalt and Pavement Technology
8. Biology
9. Biology (with Placement Year)
10. Biomedical Science
11. Biomedical Science (with Placement Year)
12. Business Accounting and Finance
13. Business Accounting and Finance (with Placement Year)
14. Business Management
15. Child and Family Health and Wellbeing
16. Civil Engineering
17. Civil Engineering (4 Years)
18. Civil Engineering (4 Years) (with Placement Year)
19. Civil Engineering (with Placement Year)
20. Computer Games Modelling and Animation
21. Computer Games Modelling and Animation (with Placement Year)
22. Computer Games Programming
23. Computer Games Programming (with Placement Year)
24. Computer Science
25. Computer Science (with Placement Year)
26. Construction Management
27. Construction Management (with Placement Year)
28. Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches)
29. Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice
30. Creative Writing and Publishing
31. Criminology
32. Criminology and Sociology
33. Cyber Security
34. Cyber Security (with Placement Year)
35. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
36. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year)
37. Economics
38. Economics and Finance
39. Education Studies
40. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
41. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year)
42. English
43. Environmental Sustainability (with Placement Year)
44. Fashion Design
45. Fashion Design and Marketing
46. Fashion Styling and Communication
47. Film and High-End Television Production
48. Film and High-End Television Production (with Placement Year)
49. Fine Art
50. Football Journalism
51. Forensic Psychology
52. Forensic Science
53. Forensic Science (with Placement Year)
54. Forensic Science with Criminology
55. Forensic Science with Criminology (with Placement Year)
56. Graphic Design
57. Health and Social Care
58. History
59. Human Biology
60. Human Biology (with Placement Year)
61. Illustration
62. Illustration (with Placement Year)
63. Information Technology
64. Information Technology (with Placement Year)
65. Interior Architecture and Venue Design
66. Interior Architecture and Venue Design (with Placement Year)
67. Interior Design
68. International Business Management
69. International Foundation Programme
70. International Tourism Management
71. International Tourism Management (with Placement Year)
72. Journalism
73. Marketing
74. Mathematics
75. Mathematics (with Placement Year)
76. Mechanical Engineering
77. Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year)
78. Motorsport Engineering
79. Motorsport Engineering (with Placement Year)
80. Music Production
81. Music Production (with Placement Year)
82. Performance Analysis and Coaching Science
83. Performance Analysis and Coaching Science (with Placement Year)
84. Photography
85. Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
86. Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health (with Placement Year)
87. Popular Music
88. Professional Policing
89. Psychology
90. Psychology (with Placement Year)
91. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
92. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (with Placement Year)
93. Sociology
94. Sociology (with Placement Year)
95. Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering
96. Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering (with Placement Year)
97. Special Educational Needs and Disability
98. Specialist Sports Journalism
99. Sport and Exercise Science
100. Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year)
101. Sport Coaching and Development
102. Sport Coaching and Development (with Placement Year)
103. Sport Management
104. Sport Management (with Placement Year)
105. Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation
106. Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Placement Year)
107. Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation
108. Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation (with Placement Year)
109. Theatre Arts
110. Zoology
111. Zoology (with Placement Year)

Undergraduate

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Animation
3. Animation (with Foundation Year)
4. Animation (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
5. Animation (with Placement Year)
6. Applied Social Work
7. Architectural Technology and Practice
8. Architectural Technology and Practice (with Foundation Year)
9. Architectural Technology and Practice (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
10. Architectural Technology and Practice (with Placement Year)
11. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
12. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (with Placement Year)
13. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year
14. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year (with Placement Year)
15. Artificial Intelligence in Criminology
16. Artificial Intelligence in Digital Marketing
17. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
18. Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources
19. Artificial Intelligence in Psychology
20. Asphalt and Pavement Technology
21. Biology
22. Biology (with Foundation Year)
23. Biology (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
24. Biology (with Placement Year)
25. Biomedical Science
26. Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)
27. Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
28. Biomedical Science (with Placement Year)
29. Business Accounting and Finance
30. Business Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)
31. Business Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
32. Business Accounting and Finance (with Placement Year)
33. Business Management
34. Business Management (Top-Up)
35. Business Management (with Foundation Year)
36. Business Management and Accounting
37. Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics
38. Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics (with Placement Year)
39. Business Management and Accounting (with Placement Year)
40. Business Management and Economics
41. Business Management and Economics (with Placement Year)
42. Business Management and English
43. Business Management and English (with Placement Year)
44. Business Management and Entrepreneurship
45. Business Management and Finance
46. Business Management and Finance (with Placement Year)
47. Business Management and Human Resource Management
48. Business Management and Marketing
49. Business Management and Marketing (with Placement Year)
50. Business Management and Human Resource Management (with Placement Year)
51. Cement Studies
52. Cement Technology
53. Child and Family Health and Wellbeing
54. Child and Family Health and Wellbeing (with Foundation Year)
55. Civil Engineering
56. Civil Engineering (3 Years)
57. Civil Engineering (3 Years) (with Placement Year)
58. Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year)
59. Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) (4 Years)
60. Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) (4 Years) (with Placement Year)
61. Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
62. Civil Engineering (with Placement Year)
63. Clay Drying and Firing
64. Clay Studies
65. Clay Technology
66. Computer Games Modelling and Animation
67. Computer Games Modelling and Animation (with Foundation Year)
68. Computer Games Modelling and Animation (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
69. Computer Games Modelling and Animation (with Placement Year)
70. Computer Games Programming
71. Computer Games Programming (with Foundation Year)
72. Computer Games Programming (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
73. Computer Games Programming (with Placement Year)
74. Computer Science
75. Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
76. Computer Science (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
77. Computer Science (with Placement Year)
78. Concrete Studies
79. Concrete Technology (1 Year)
80. Construction Management
81. Construction Management (with Foundation Year)
82. Construction Management (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
83. Construction Management (with Placement Year)
84. Construction Materials Technology
85. Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches)
86. Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) (with Foundation Year)
87. Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice
88. Creative Expressive Arts and Health Practice (with Foundation Year)
89. Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing
90. Creative Writing and Publishing
91. Creative Writing and Publishing (with Foundation Year)
92. Creative Writing and Publishing Engineering (with Foundation Year)
93. Creative Writing and Publishing Engineering (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
94. Creative Writing and Publishing Engineering (with Placement Year)
95. Criminology
96. Criminology (with Foundation Year)
97. Criminology and Sociology
98. Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year)
99. Cyber Security
100. Cyber Security (with Foundation Year)
101. Cyber Security (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
102. Cyber Security (with Placement Year)
103. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
104. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Foundation Year)
105. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
106. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year)
107. Diagnostic Radiography
108. Digital Marketing
109. Early Childhood Studies
110. Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)
111. Earth Sciences
112. Economics
113. Economics (with Foundation Year)
114. Economics and Finance
115. Economics and Finance (with Foundation Year)
116. Economics and Finance (with Placement Year)
117. Education Studies (Top-Up)
118. Education Studies (with Foundation Year)
119. Education Studies with Optional Pathway in Send or TESOL
120. Education with Qualified Teacher Status
121. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
122. Engineering Management (Top-Up)
123. English
124. English (with Foundation Year)
125. English and Creative and Professional Writing
126. English and History
127. English and Law
128. Environmental Sustainability
129. Environmental Sustainability (with Foundation Year)
130. Environmental Sustainability (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
131. Environmental Sustainability (with Placement Year)
132. Event Management
133. Event Management (with Placement Year)
134. Fashion Design
135. Fashion Design (with Foundation Year)
136. Fashion Design (with Placement Year)
137. Fashion Design and Marketing
138. Fashion Design and Marketing (with Foundation Year)
139. Fashion Design and Marketing (with Placement Year)
140. Fashion Styling and Communication
141. Fashion Styling and Communication (with Foundation Year)
142. Fashion Styling and Communication (with Placement Year)
143. Film and High-End Television Production
144. Film and High-End Television Production (with Foundation Year)
145. Film and High-End Television Production (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
146. Film and High-End Television Production (with Placement Year)
147. Fine Art
148. Fine Art (with Foundation Year)
149. Football Journalism
150. Football Journalism (with Foundation Year)
151. Forensic Psychology
152. Forensic Psychology (with Foundation Year)
153. Forensic Science
154. Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)
155. Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
156. Forensic Science (with Placement Year)
157. Forensic Science with Criminology
158. Forensic Science with Criminology (with Foundation Year)
159. Forensic Science with Criminology (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
160. Forensic Science with Criminology (with Placement Year)
161. Global Affairs and Politics
162. Graphic Design
163. Graphic Design (with Foundation Year)
164. Graphic Design (with Placement Year)
165. Health and Social Care
166. Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year)
167. History
168. History (with Foundation Year)
169. Human Biology
170. Human Biology (with Foundation Year)
171. Human Biology (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
172. Human Biology (with Placement Year)
173. Illustration
174. Illustration (with Foundation Year)
175. Illustration (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
176. Illustration (with Placement Year)
177. Information Technology
178. Information Technology (with Foundation Year)
179. Information Technology (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
180. Information Technology (with Placement Year)
181. Interior Architecture and Venue Design
182. Interior Architecture and Venue Design (with Foundation Year)
183. Interior Architecture and Venue Design (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
184. Interior Architecture and Venue Design (with Placement Year)
185. Interior Design
186. Interior Design (with Foundation Year)
187. Interior Design (with Placement Year)
188. International Accounting (Top-Up)
189. International Business (Top-Up)
190. International Business and Finance (Top-Up)
191. International Business Management
192. International Business Management (with Foundation Year)
193. International Hospitality Management
194. International Hospitality Management (with Placement Year)
195. International Relations and Law
196. International Tourism Management
197. International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)
198. International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
199. International Tourism Management (with Placement Year)
200. Journalism
201. Journalism (with Foundation Year)
202. Law
203. Law with Criminology
204. Law with Foundation
205. Manufacturing and Production Engineering (Top-Up)
206. Marketing
207. Marketing (Management) (Top-Up)
208. Marketing (with Foundation Year)
209. Marketing, PR and Advertising
210. Mathematics (with Foundation Year)
211. Mathematics (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
212. Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up)
213. Mechanical Engineering
214. Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
215. Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
216. Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year)
217. Media and Communication
218. Media Content Creation
219. Mineral Extractives Studies
220. Minerals Management (Top-Up)
221. Motorsport Engineering
222. Motorsport Engineering (with Foundation Year)
223. Motorsport Engineering (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
224. Motorsport Engineering (with Placement Year)
225. Music Production
226. Music Production (with Foundation Year)
227. Music Production (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
228. Music Production (with Placement Year)
229. Nursing (Adult)
230. Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year
231. Nursing (Children's)
232. Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
233. Nursing (Mental Health)
234. Occupational Therapy
235. Performance Analysis and Coaching Science
236. Performance Analysis and Coaching Science (with Foundation Year)
237. Performance Analysis and Coaching Science (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
238. Performance Analysis and Coaching Science (with Placement Year)
239. Photography
240. Photography (Commercial)
241. Photography (with Foundation Year)
242. Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
243. Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health (with Foundation Year)
244. Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
245. Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health (with Placement Year)
246. Physiotherapy
247. Policing and Investigations
248. Popular Music
249. Popular Music (with Foundation Year)
250. Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
251. Professional Policing
252. Professional Policing (with Foundation Year)
253. Psychology
254. Psychology (with Foundation Year and Placement Year)
255. Psychology (with Foundation Year)
256. Psychology (with Placement Year)
257. Psychology and Business Management
258. Psychology and Business Management (with Placement Year)
259. Psychology and Criminology
260. Psychology and Early Childhood Studies
261. Psychology and Education Studies
262. Psychology and Law
263. Psychology and Sociology
264. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
265. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (with Foundation Year)
266. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
267. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (with Placement Year)
268. Ready Mixed Concrete Technology
269. Road Surface Treatments
270. Sociology
271. Sociology (with Foundation Year)
272. Sociology (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
273. Sociology (with Placement Year)
274. Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering
275. Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering (with Foundation Year)
276. Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
277. Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering (with Placement Year)
278. Special Educational Needs and Disability
279. Special Educational Needs and Disability (Top-Up)
280. Special Educational Needs and Disability (with Foundation Year)
281. Specialist Sports Journalism
282. Specialist Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
283. Sport and Education
284. Sport and Education (with Placement Year)
285. Sport and Exercise Science
286. Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
287. Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
288. Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year)
289. Sport Coaching and Development
290. Sport Coaching and Development (with Foundation Year)
291. Sport Coaching and Development (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
292. Sport Coaching and Development (with Placement Year)
293. Sport Management
294. Sport Management (with Foundation Year)
295. Sport Management (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
296. Sport Management (with Placement Year)
297. Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation
298. Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)
299. Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
300. Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Placement Year)
301. Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation
302. Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)
303. Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
304. Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation (with Placement Year)
305. Technical Theatre and Performance Design
306. Theatre Arts
307. Theatre Arts (with Foundation Year)
308. Zoology
309. Zoology (with Foundation Year)
310. Zoology (with Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
311. Zoology (with Placement Year)

Postgraduate

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Applied Acoustics
3. Applied Sport and Exercise Science
4. Art Therapy
5. Arts (Pathways in Fine Art or Photography)
6. Audio Engineering
7. Big Data Analytics
8. Biomedical Health
9. Biomedical Science
10. Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Project Collaboration
11. Career Guidance and Development
12. Civil Engineering and Construction Management
13. Clinical Exercise Science
14. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Adult or Child and Young People)
15. Conservation Biology
16. Control and Instrumentation
17. Creative Writing
18. Criminal Investigation
19. Criminal Justice and Criminology
20. Cyber Security
21. Dance and Choreography
22. Dance Movement Psychotherapy
23. Design
24. Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration)
25. Dramatherapy
26. Education (with Optional Pathways)
27. English
28. Environmental Assessment and Control
29. Ergonomics and Human Factors
30. Ergonomics and Human Factors (1 Year)
31. Ergonomics and Human Factors (2 Years)
32. Film and Screen Production
33. Financial Investigation and Digital Intelligence
34. Forensic Psychology
35. Forensic Science
36. Geoenergy
37. Global Affairs and Politics
38. Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
39. Health Psychology
40. History
41. Human Resource Management
42. Information Technology
43. Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
44. Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management
45. International Business
46. International Business and Finance
47. International Business and HRM
48. International Business and Marketing
49. International Hospitality and Tourism Management
50. Journalism
51. Law (Including Specialist Pathways)
52. Leadership and Management
53. Leadership in Health and Social Care
54. Legal Practice Course (LPC)
55. Management
56. Marketing Management
57. MBA (Global and Global Finance)
58. MBA (Global Block Delivery)
59. Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
60. Midwifery (Pre-Registration)
61. Molecular Medicine
62. Music Production
63. Music Therapy
64. Nursing (Adult)
65. Nursing (Mental Health)
66. Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
67. Police Leadership, Strategy and Organisation
68. Primary with Qualified Teacher Status
69. Psychology
70. Public Health
71. Public History and Heritage
72. Publishing
73. Social Sciences and Humanities
74. Social Work
75. Strategic Engineering Management
76. Strategic Management
77. Sustainable Architecture and Health Buildings
78. Tourism Management

Research

1. Business Administration
2. Education
3. Health and Social Care Practice
4. Professional Practice (Sport and Exercise)

University of Derby is grouped into four faculties. These are:

College of Arts, Humanities, and Education

1. School of Arts
2. School of Humanities and Journalism
3. Institute of Education

College of Science and Engineering

1. School of Computing and Engineering
2. School of Built and Natural Environment
3. School of Human Sciences

College of Business, Law, and Social Sciences

1. Derby Business School
2. School of Law and Social Sciences

College of Health, Psychology, and Social Care

1. School of Allied Health and Social Care
2. School of Nursing and Professional Practice
3. School of Psychology

University of Derby holds some prestigious staff. These include:

1. William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington (Chancellor)
2. Professor Kathryn Mitchell, CBE DL (Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive)
3. Susan Ambler (Chief Financial Officer)
4. Professor Alex Molasiotis (Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, College Arts, Humanities, and Education)
5. Professor Christopher Bussell (Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, College of Science and Engineering)
6. Professor Keith McLay (Provost - Learning and Teaching)
7. Stephen Dudderidge (Chief Operating Officer)
8. Sarah Setchell (Chief People Officer)

University of Derby is packed with bustling city life along with beautiful countryside, meaning for an adventure seeker, a sports lover, or a nature admirer, it would be a great place as students will experience all these right out their doorstep.

1. The Students Union offers a great number of clubs and societies where students will find something to their liking.
2. Derby is officially recognised as a Purple Flag City, indicating it offers a safe, affordable, and varied night for every student.
3. Bustler Market is one of the major events in Derby. It occurs on the last weekend of the month and offers award-winning international street food and entertainment.
4. Cathedral Quarter in Derby has a rich heritage and consists of shops, pubs, bars, restaurants, and more.
5. For music lovers, there are live music events in Leeds and Y Not.
6. For cultural amusement, there is the QUAD Arts Centre, the Museum of Making, and the Derby Theatre.
7. Derby has great parks for chilling and hanging out, including Markeaton Park, Darley Park, and Allestree Park.

1. Undergraduate: 76%
2. Postgraduate: 24%
3. Full-time students: 67%
4. Part-time students: 33%
5. UK students: 90%
6. EU students: 4%
7. International students: 6%
8. Female: 61%
9. Male: 39%

Derby is a small, vibrant city located in the heart of England with flexible transportation routes to the UK and worldwide.

1. All the campuses are near the halls and the city centre, so students prefer walking or cycling.
2. There are secure bike spots available at Kedleston Road and the halls of residence.
3. Since Derby lies in the centre of England, it has excellent transport links, including the M1 and M6 motorways.
4. Derby is situated in the leading cross-country railway line, which offers links to the North East and South West.
5. The closest airport is East Midlands, which is just 15 miles away from the city centre.
6. You can get to London and Manchester in 90 minutes and 35 minutes to go to Birmingham by train.

Self-catered accommodation costs £115-£163 per week.

1. University of Derby provides extensive accommodation services for students. Derby has won the Best University Housing and Best Environmental Management (UK and Ireland) in the Global Student Living Awards 2023.
2. There are seven halls of residence: Agard Court, Darley Bank, Flamsteed Court, Nunnery Court, Peak Court, Princess Alice Court, and St. Christopher's Court.
3. There are nine types of rooms available to meet the needs of the students.
4. Students who prefer private accommodation can contact the university for an accredited private landlord.
5. The dedicated Halls of Residence team is well known for its excellent support.
6. First-year students get guaranteed accommodation under specific terms.
7. All the halls have great value, including amenities like water, gas, electricity, heating, WI-FI, and 24/7 security.
8. Each hall provides an excellent environment for socialising, with common rooms, events, and support staff available.

University of Derby provides a vast range of extracurricular activities. These include:

1. American Football
2. Archery
3. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4. Boxing
5. Climbing
6. Cricket
7. Dodgeball
8. Equestrian
9. Lacrosse
10. Football
11. Pool & Snooker
12. Powerlifting
13. Rugby Union
14. Squash
15. Swimming
16. Taekwon-Do
17. Volleyball

University of Derby holds partnerships with some esteemed bodies. These include:

1. Bloc Digital
2. East Midlands Chamber
3. Institute of Quarrying (IQ)
4. The Devonshire Group
5. Boston College
6. Chesterfield Borough Council
7. Chesterfield College
8. Lincoln College
9. Loughborough College
10. The London College
11. Academies Australasia College (AAC) (Singapore)
12. Al Rayyan International University College (Qatar)
13. Botswana Accountancy College (Botswana)
14. César Ritz (Switzerland)
15. Dimensons (Singapore)
16. Domain Academy (Malta)
17. EU Business School (Spain, Switzerland, and Germany)
18. Help Academy Malaysia (Malaysia)
19. Mediterranean College (Greece)
20. Swiss Hotel Management (Switzerland)
21. Vakalo Art and Design College (Greece)
22. Shenyang University of Technology (China)

University of Derby offers a huge range of support, comprising a dedicated team for research projects and helping you to progress in your research programmes and beyond. More than 82% of research students are satisfied with their support. The institute has a research community of around 400 students and 300 staff. UOD has six research themes. These are:

1. Biomedical and Clinical Science
2. Creative and Cultural Industries
3. Data Science
4. Business, Economic, and Social Policy
5. Public Services
6. Zero Carbon

Fee range for international students: £14,900-£19,950 per annum.

University of Derby is among the top-ranked universities in England for its generous scholarships for international students. Some of them are:

1. Scholarships and discounts
2. Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships
3. GREAT Scholarship
4. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
5. Chevening Scholarship
6. Full Payment Discount
7. International Alumni Discount
8. Sports Scholarships

The University of Derby has some of the most prestigious alumni. These include:

1. Stephen Amoah (a Ghanaian politician)
2. Paul Cummins (an artist)
3. Khumbo Kachali (vice president of Malawi)
4. Devon Malcolm (a cricketer)
5. David Imms (a painter)
6. Lucy Spraggan (a singer-songwriter)

University of Derby provides extensive career services for students. Everyone has their future planned out, but the bumps in the pathway cause confusion and hurdles. The institute helps you build your career significantly. It helps in specific ways. Some of them are mentioned below:

1. Supporting you: online and in person
2. Applying your skills
3. Getting you ready for the world of work
4. Working with partners
5. CV and job search advice
6. Accredited service

University of Derby has acquired some of the most prestigious awards due to their excellent academic teaching and endless efforts. Some are mentioned:

1. The University of Derby Presented the Dean’s Award to 14 HELP Students
2. The university stages its first-ever civic awards ceremony in 2024.
3. University of Derby was shortlisted to be named best in the country by The Guardian University Guide.
4. It is among the top 10 for fine art, according to The Guardian University Guide 2023.
5. UOB is ranked among the top 30 for education, according to The Guardian University Guide 2024.
6. Derby is among the top 5 for employability by UniCompare Annual Student Review Rankings 2025.
7. According to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, it is among the top 20 in the UK for teaching quality.

1. 82nd in the Times University Guide 2024
2. 55th in the Guardian University Guide 2024
3. 1001-1200th in QS World University Rankings 2025
4. 33rd in the QS WUR Ranking By Subject
5. 133rd in the Europe University Rankings—Northern Europe

University of Derby is one of the top-ranked universities in the UK. It has ranked in the top 10 for student satisfaction in the Guardian University Guide 2024 and is among the top 15 UK universities according to UniCompare Annual Student Review Rankings 2025.

Debry is a beautiful city in Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, UK. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent that flows through the town. It is roughly 113 north-west of London and 15 miles from Nottingham. The road and rail routes are pretty flexible in Derby. It is famous for its rich industrial heritage, primarily in engineering and manufacturing. Surrounded by countryside, including the Peak District National Park, a huge blend of natural beauty, it’s a serene place to live.