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The University of Derby, formerly known as Derby College, is a public university in the city of Derby, England. It traces its history back to the establishment of the Derby Diocesan Institution for the Training of Schoolmistresses in 1851. It gained university status in 1992.
- Urban
- Latin: Experientia docet
- 1851 – Teacher Training College, 1992 – gained university status
- Experience is the best teacher
We’ve broken down everything you need to know before you arrive and once you're here, including how to enrol, what induction is, and how to get involved in Freshers and welcome events.
Looking for an undergraduate course at the University of Derby? Find out which course to study by taking a look through our undergraduate subject areas from Accounting to Fashion and Textiles to Journ... Order your prospectus.
Study at Derby. This is the University of Derby. A university relevant today and focused on tomorrow. Recognised for teaching excellence and strength in applied research. An ambitious university of respected professors, active practitioners and leading professionals.
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The University of Derby soared up 11 places in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and is now ranked 48th out of 121 UK universities. Five subject areas are also in the Top 10 and three in the Top 20.
We are proud to welcome more than 2,000 international students from over 100 countries studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Find out more about where we are and what our current international students say about living and studying at Derby.
University of Derby Rankings. 82nd in the Times University Guide 2024; 55th in the Guardian University Guide 2024; The University of Derby has been named UK's best modern university for multi-cultural learning and top 10 in the world for international student learning experience, (ISB 2018).
