University of Derby
Employability Rate
96%
Upcoming Intake
Sep 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 14,045 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Gold
Highlights
The University of Derby dates back to 1851 with the founding of the Derby Diocesan Institution for the Training of Schoolmistresses. After merging with other colleges, it had become the Derby Lonsdale College of Higher Education by 1977 and it gained university status in 1992. There are 19,000 students, including 1,700 international students from over 100 countries.
The university is in the top 800 globally according to the Times Higher Education rankings. It's also in the top 100 UK universities in the Complete Universities Guide and guides from The Guardian and The Times/Sunday Times. Its campuses are in Derby, Buxton, Chesterfield and Leek.
Accommodation at the University of Derby was voted the Best University Housing and Best Environmental Management (UK & Ireland) in the 2023 Global Student Living Awards. University housing is run by the Student Living team, with 24 hour security.
International students are given a free kitchen pack, free bedding to keep, snacks and water. If students make the University of Derby their first choice and apply before the deadline, the university can guarantee a room in their halls of residence.
The University of Derby ranked in the top 10 in the world for international student learning experience in the Global ISB Benchmark Group. It also ranked in the top 10 postgraduate student experience in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.
The University of Derby is also in the top 20 in the UK for overall student satisfaction according to the Complete University Guide 2024.
Campuses
Derby is centrally located within the UK, offering easy access to cities like Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Birmingham. It's also in the heart of the beautiful Peak District, meaning that there are lots of outdoor adventures to be had right on your doorstep.
Ranking
by QS
1001-1200
by THE
601–800
by GUARDIAN
55
FAQs
The GREAT scholarship is in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT British Campaign. Recipients are offered financial support of £10,000 to eligible students from China, Ghana, India Nigeria, Pakistan and Thailand who are pursuing one year of postgraduate study at the University of Derby.
Also available is the Commonwealth Shared scholarship. It offers full tuition fee and stipend for talented and motivated postgraduate students studying either Master of Public Health, MBA Global or MSc GeoEnergy from Commonwealth countries.
The Chevening scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship for postgraduate students. This includes tuition fees, accommodation and flights.
