University of Derby

Located in the heart of England, the University of Derby is a Top 50 UK University (Guardian University Guide 2023), providing industry-relevant, expert teaching.

Many of Derby’s academic staff are practicing professionals who combine industry experience and academic knowledge to ensure students gain the real-world skills employers are looking for, ready for a successful career.

The University wants everyone to receive the high-quality education they deserve, regardless of age, background or location. They were named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2020 and Higher Education Institution of the Year at the 2020 NEON (National Education Opportunities Network) Awards.

The University is home to more than 1,700 international students from 100 countries studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. It is proud to be the UK's best modern university for multi-cultural learning and top 10 in the world for international student learning experience, (ISB 2018), and number 11 for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2021). 

The city of Derby is a welcoming and safe place with a diverse community. Thanks to its central location, it’s easy to explore the rest of the UK.

International students can find their home away from home in Derby’s award-winning accommodation. As winners of Best University Housing and Best Moving In Experience (Global Student Living Awards UK & Ireland 2022), Derby offers lots of choice and great value for money. All bills are included in rent prices, so there’s no need to worry about paying for gas, electricity or WiFi as extras.

Admission requirements vary from country to country and from course to course. Kindly contact our admissions team for more information!