In the heart of England - the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution - we are proud to be building on our region’s heritage of innovation with industry-relevant expert teaching and world-leading research.
We offer higher education in a wide choice of subject areas at our campus in Derby. Rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 and a Top 30 UK University in the Guardian University Guide 2020, our academic strength is backed up by practical experience to ensure our students are ready for a successful career, wherever their talents lie. With more than £200 million invested in the last ten years, we offer some of the best university facilities in the UK. These include our STEM Centre, Forensic Training Facility and NHS-standard hospital ward.
As Derbyshire’s only university we use our academic expertise, research and innovation to foster talent and promote links with businesses regionally, nationally and globally. In addition to traditional degree routes, our apprenticeships, continuing professional development, knowledge transfer and sector-leading online courses create opportunities for individuals, employers and communities to develop and flourish.
"Living abroad and travelling around the world will definitely help me widen my global perspective and learn more about everything from culture to art and design."
"You’ll definitely enjoy your student life here. You will make new friends through the University societies and events. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"I chose to come to the University of Derby because I like being part of a diverse student body. The world is a big place and attending a big university like the University of Derby better prepares me for life in the real world."
"Moving from India to the UK has been one of the hardest but most character-building transitions I have gone through. My advice to international students would be to keep an open mind and just observe and absorb in the first few weeks."
