University of Derby

Es. 1993 | Experientia Docet

University of Derby

Es. 1993 | Experientia Docet

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

20,955

Student Faculty Ratio

14.86

Internationality Factor

14%

Avg Tuition per Student

£7,101

Net assets (2024)

£469.6 milion

Total Income

£197.9 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

The University of Derby is a vibrant and forward-thinking institution that prides itself on its commitment to providing a transformative learning experience for all its students. Established in 1992, the University has rapidly built a reputation for delivering high-quality education and fostering research that has a real-world impact. As a modern university, Derby offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses designed to meet the evolving needs of students and industries.

The University is well-known for its applied approach to learning, combining academic rigor with practical, hands-on experience. This...

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Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female62%

Male38%

Other1%

Not known0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic56%

Non-academic44%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree66%

Postgraduate (taught)24%

Other undergraduate8%

Postgraduate (research)1%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Students must meet academic eligibility criteria and may be evaluated based on professional experience, portfolios, work or interview performance to begin postgraduate studies at the University of Derby. For instance, a related undergraduate degree is required for the MA in Dramatherapy, while MSc Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering requires a 2:2 level undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience/qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline. EdD Doctor of Education applicants typically need a relevant master's degree at a good level and two years' professional practice experience. Entry requirements are subject to change.

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1851

An educational institution established as the Derby Diocesan Institution for the Training of Schoolmistresses.

1955

The institution gained university status and became known as the College of Technology.

1992

The college was granted university status and became the University of Derby.

Public Figures

John Flamsteed

British astronomer and mathematician, the first Astronomer Royal, spent many years working at the University of Derby's predecessor institution.

Richard Felix

Derby-based historian, television presenter and former Bluecoat School pupil, is known for his Derby and Derbyshire local history talks.

Ryan Gander

Contemporary artist studied at University of Derby B.A. course in Fine Art from 1995 to 1998.