Located in the heart of England, the University of Derby has built on their region’s heritage of innovation to provide industry-relevant, expert teaching, from foundation and undergraduate degrees through to postgraduate study and research. They are home to more than 1,700 international students from 100 countries studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) and ranked Top 10 for Postgraduate Student Experience 2020 (PTES 2020), Derby’s academic strength is backed up by practical experience to ensure students are ready for a successful career. They offer a wide range of subjects which will help students develop the skills and confidence to aim high.
Derby 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, according to the International Student Barometer (ISB) 2018, which measures international students’ experience of higher education.
The Purple Flag awarded the city of Derby as being a welcoming and safe place with lots going on for international students to really experience British culture.
Services for International Students
The team offers services, advice and social activities which will help you settle smoothly into life in the UK. You will discover secure, affordable accommodation in our excellent halls of residence too.
The University runs a pickup service from selected airports for new international starters, and this is followed up by an induction program which takes place in the week before term begins.
We fully understand that there are limits to what you can bring with you to the UK. So, if you are moving into one of our halls of residence, we will provide you with a free arrival pack, bed pack and kitchen pack as soon as you get here. They include essential items of food, cutlery and bedding. This is just our way of helping you to settle in.
Fees and Finance
All international undergraduate fees are £14,045 per year for students starting their course in January or September 2020.
For up to date information on our fees visit http://www.derby.ac.uk/international/study/fees/.
Our postgraduate degrees are competitively priced, and all essential equipment and activities are included. The most up-to-date fees will be listed on the course page – search for your course and look for the section on fees.
Alumni
Ritesh Anand – MSc in Strategic Management – founder of Invictus Capital in Zimbabwe, an integrated financial services company with a primary focus on Africa.
Paul Cummins – BSA (Hons) Craft – internationally acclaimed artist whose work has been displayed at Chatsworth House, London Olympic Park and the Tower of London.
Edward Hogan – BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English – critically acclaimed, award-winning author.
Khumbo Kachali – MSc in Strategic Management –Vice-President of Malawi.
Fazane Malik – BA (Hons) Fashion Studies – runs own fashion label awarded Midlands Independent Designer of the Year 2013.
Have you got any questions?
Contact our international team for more information at international@derby.ac.uk
Applying
For more information visit our website: https://www.derby.ac.uk/life/international-students/applicants/
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