Welcome
students
from
Europe

Welcome to the University of Derby, an applied university of today, for tomorrow, in the heart of the UK. We are proud to welcome more than 2,000 international students from 100 countries and we have a growing European student community. Here you will find important information on scholarships, entry requirements and what it’s like to study at Derby as a student from Europe. You can also get in touch with our dedicated International Recruitment Officer for Europe.

Why choose Derby?

Make Derby your choice and you will study at a UK university that:

International student Ioana Batcu

Derby is a compact but versatile city, the ideal size. Located in the Midlands, it’s in the heart of the UK, so you can explore the rest of the country. Just get in the car, jump on the bus or take the train to start your new adventure.

Ioana Batcu
On where Derby is in the UK

Where is Derby?

An animated video about where the University of Derby is located in the heart of England.

View Where is Derby? video transcript

Norwegian student Emma Hatlen

Studentmiljøet er veldig sammensveiset og innbydende, og man kan enkelt finne noen man har noe til felles med. (The student community is very close-knit and welcoming, and you can easily find someone that you share a common interest with.)

Emma Hatlen
BA (Honours) Writing and Publishing student from Norway
Female student with graduation cap

From Norway to Derby: "The England you see in the movies"

BA (Hons) Illustration graduate Marie Blomqvist discusses discovering Derbyshire and settling in to life as an international student at Derby.

Read more about Marie's storyRead more about Marie's story

General entry requirements

Here you can find details of the general entry requirements if you are from Europe. If you have specific questions about your qualifications you can contact our .

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Bestanden / grade 4

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Bestanden / grade 4

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Bestanden / grade 4

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Bestanden / grade 4

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Bestanden / grade 3

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Bestanden / grade 3

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Bestanden / grade 3

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Mit gutem Erfolg bestanden / grade 2

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Reifeprüfung / Matura with a minimum overall grade of Mit gutem Erfolg bestanden / grade 2

Accepted English Language Alternatives – We will accept a Gut / Grade 2 in English in lieu of IELTs.

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 15

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 15

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 16 (80%)

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 16 (80%)

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 16.5 (82%)

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 16.5 (82%)

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 17 (85%)

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 17.5 (87%)

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion with a grade of 18 (90%)

Other entry criteria - Subject-specific requires a score of 82%

Accepted English Language Alternatives - Students who graduate from the English medium schools will not be asked to provide IELTS.

Postgraduate

Ptychio degree from a Higher Education Institution

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 4

72 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 4

80 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 3.5

88 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 3.5

96 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 3

104 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 3

112 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 3

120 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 2

128 Tariff Point - Pass Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with average grade of 2

Other entry criteria - Matura results: Excellent - 1, Commendable - 2, Good - 3, Sufficient - 4

Accepted English Language Alternatives - Grade 2 at B2 Level in English in lieu of IELTS 6.0/6.5 from the Czech maturitni. We will accept the TESA from candidates applying through Study Abroad Advising Centre (Unilink) in lieu of IELTS; results will be provided in IELTS format.

Postgraduate

Bakalar degree (awarded from 2002) or Magistr (formerly Absolvent Vysoké Skoly) / Professional title (before 2002) - Pre 2002 grade 1 or Vyborny (Excellent) / Post 2004 grade A or 1 or Vyborny (Excellent) = 1st, Pre 2002 grade 2 or Velmi dobry (Very Good) / Post 2004 grade B or 1.5 or Velmi dobry (Very Good) = 2:1, Pre 2002 grade 3 or Dobry (Good) / Post 2004 grade C-D or 2 - 2.5 or Dobry (Good) = 2:2

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 2

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 2

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 2

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 2

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 4

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 4

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 7

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 7

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall grade of 10

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires 4

Accepted English Language Alternatives – We will accept at least 7 in English in lieu of IELTs.

Undergraduate

Pass mark - 60% is CCC, 75% is BBB

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires7 or above

 

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 3

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 3

80 Tariff Point -  Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 4

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 4

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 4

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 4

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 4

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 5

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen with 5

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires 4

Accepted English Language Alternatives - We will accept a grade 4 in English as an alternative to IELTS 6.0

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 10

72 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 10

80 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 11

88 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 11

96 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 11

104 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 12

112 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 12

120 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 13

128 Tariff Point - Pass the French Baccalaureate with 14

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires 11

Accepted English Language Alternatives – We will accept a grade 14 in English in the Baccalareate as an alternative to IELTS 6.0

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 4 including 11 in English

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 4 including 11 in English

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 4 including 11 in English

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 4 including 11 in English

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 4 including 11 in English

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 4 including 11 in English

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 4 including 11 in English

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 2 including 11 in English

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 2 including 11 in English

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires 11

Accepted English Language Alternatives – English, provided it has been taken as a Leistungskurs and a mark of 11 / gut has been obtained can be accepted in lieu of IELTS 6 or equivalent

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  13.1 to 16

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  13.1 to 16

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  13.1 to 16

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  13.1 to 16

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  13.1 to 16

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  16.1 to 18

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  16.1 to 18

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  18.1 to 20

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Apolytirion or Ptychio with an overall grade of  18.1 to 20

Other entry criteria - 16.1 to 18 is required grade for any pre-requisite subjects. We are able to accept students onto first year of a degree with an overall grade of 50% on the Network Foundation from Greece (or 60% if they go onto a course with 120 UCAS points)

Accepted English Language Alternatives - ONLY for Network Foundation applicants: We accept 60% in English in lieu of IELTS or other SELT

Postgraduate

Ptychio (Bachelor) degree awarded by an AEI - Ἀριστα (Excellent) or 8.50-10.00 = 1st, Λίαν Καλώς (Very Good) or 6.50-8.49 = 2:1, Καλώς (Good) or 5.00-6.49 = 2.2

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - 24 points

72 Tariff Point - 25 points

80 Tariff Point - 25 points

88 Tariff Point - 26 points

96 Tariff Point - 26 points

104 Tariff Point - 27 points

112 Tariff Point - 28 points

120 Tariff Point - 29 points

128 Tariff Point - 30 points

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires Higher Level 4

Accepted English Language Alternatives – We will accept HL English grade 4 OR SL English grade 6 in Lieu of IELTs

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 60

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 60

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 65

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 65

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 70

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 70

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 70

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 75

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Diplom di Esame di Stato with an overall grade of 80

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires grade 7

Postgraduate

Diploma accademico di primo livello - 110 con lode = 1st, 101 = 2:1, 91 = 2:2

Diploma di Laurea (2002-) - 110 con lode = 1st, 101 = 2:1, 91 = 2:2

Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico - 110 con lode = 1st, 101 = 2:1, 91 = 2:2

Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti (to be assessed on a case-by-case basis)

Diploma di Laurea (Vecchio Ordinamento) - 110 con lode = 1st, 101 = 2:1, 91 = 2:2

 

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 6

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 6

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 6.5

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 6.5

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 7

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 7

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 7

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 8

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Latvian Atestats with an overall average grade of 8

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires grade 7 at advanced level

Accepted English Language Alternatives - Atestats grade 8 or above or 70-94% in English Language in lieu of IELTS 6.0

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 6 

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 6 

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 6.5

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 6.5

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 7

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 7 

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 7

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 8

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Brandos Atestatas with a minimum overall average grade of 9

Other entry criteria - Maths, Maths with Education, and Maths with Computing ask for Maths 8 at Advanced Level or over 50% in State Exam

Accepted English Language Alternatives - English Language at 8 or 9 at advanced level or over 50% or 60% at State Exam Level

Postgraduate

Bakalauras, Bachelor degree (awarded from 2001) - grade 5 (1-5 scale) or 10 (1-10 scale) = 1st, grade 4 (1-5 scale) or 9 (1-10 scale) = 2:1, grade 4 (1-5 scale) or 8 (1-10 scale) = 2:2

Profesinis Bakalauras, Professional Bachelor degree (awarded from 2001) - grade 5 (1-5 scale) or 10 (1-10 scale) = 1st, grade 4 (1-5 scale) or 9 (1-10 scale) = 2:1, grade 4 (1-5 scale) or 8 (1-10 scale) = 2:2

Magistras (pre 2001) - grade 4 (1-5 scale) or 8 (1-10 scale) = 2:2

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Grade 6 (min pass grade)

80 Tariff Point - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Grade 6.5

96 Tariff Point - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Grade 6.8

104 Tariff Point - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Grade 7

112 Tariff Point - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Grade 7.2

120 Tariff Point - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Grade 7.4

128 Tariff Point - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Grade 8

Other entry criteria - Also accept HAVO which is equivalent to AS Level. Please refer to Y002F

Accepted English Language Alternatives - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), Grade 7 in lieu of IELts or grade 8 if requirement is 6.5 or 7.0

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School)

72 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School)

80 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School)

88 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School)

96 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with a minimum score of 3.5 or God Kompetanse

104 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with a minimum score of 3.5 or God Kompetanse

112 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with a minimum score of 3.5 or God Kompetanse

120 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with a minimum score of 3.5 or God Kompetanse

128 Tariff Point - Successfully pass Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with a minimum score of 3.5 or God Kompetanse

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires a score of 4

Accepted English Language Alternatives - Minimum score of 4 in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School)

Postgraduate

Bachelorgrad (from 2003) - grade A = 1st, C+ = 2:1, E+ = 2:2

Candidatus Magisterii - grade 1.5-1.0 = 1st, 2.5-1.6 = 2:1, 3.2-2.6 = 2:2

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Matura- Students need 3 subjects+1 other and need Polish, a foreign language and Maths only at basic level.  Anyone doing extended level is doing extra and needs 30%. Students can do additional subjects which may be relevant to degree.

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Matura with average grade of 40%

80 Tariff Point -  Pass the Matura with average grade of 40%

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Matura with average grade of 50%

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Matura with average grade of 50%

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Matura with average grade of 50%

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Matura with average grade of 55%

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Matura with average grade of 60%

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Matura with average grade of 60%

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires 50%

Accepted English Language Alternatives - 60% in oral English with 85% written English basic level or 60% in oral English with 60% in written English at extended level

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 12

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 12

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 12

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 12

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 13

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 14

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 14

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 14

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Diploma de Ensino Secundario with minimum overall average of 15

Other entry criteria - If completed Professional Course of Tourism Technician from EPAD, can go into year 2 of Hospitality Management BA or Tourism Management BA

Accepted English Language Alternatives - We accept Grade 16 or above in English in the Diploma de Ensino Secundario or pass the Derby English Language Test (DELT) in lieu of IELTS or other SELT

Postgraduate

Licenciado - grade 18 = 1st, 16 = 2:1, 14 = 2:2

Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) - grade 18 = 1st, 16 = 2:1, 14 = 2:2

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 4

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 3.5

80 Tariff Point -  Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 3.5

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 3.5

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 3

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 3

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 3

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 2

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Slovakia Maturitna Skuske/Maturita with 2

Other entry criteria - Please note that this qual is graded 5-1 with 1 being the highest score.  Anything scored at 3/2 or less is acceptable.Matura results: 1 – Excellent, 2 – Commendable, 3 – Good, 4 – Sufficient

Accepted English Language Alternatives - Including English Language at B2 Level - Grade 2. We will accept the TESA from candidates applying through Study Abroad Advising Centre (Unilink) in lieu of IELTS; results will be provided in IELTS format.

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 5

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 5

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 5 to 5.49

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 5 to 5.49

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 5.5 to 6

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 5.5 to 6

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 6 to 6.9

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 6 to 6.9

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Titulo de Bachillerato with a minimum overall average grade of 6.9+

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires 5.5

Undergraduate

64 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of D (12-13.5 points)

72 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of D (12-13.5 points)

80 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of C (13.5-14.5 points)

88 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of C (13.5-14.5 points)

96 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of C (14.5-15.5 points)

104 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of C (14.5-15.5 points)

112 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of C (15.5-16.5 points)

120 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of B (16.5-17.5 points)

128 Tariff Point - Pass the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an average grade of B (17.5-18.5 points)

Other entry criteria - Subject specific requires grade C

Accepted English Language Alternatives – We will accept a grade C in English as an alternative to IELTS 6.0/6.5

Greek student Ioannis

Why join a society? My story as an international student

No matter how far away you're coming from, joining a society can help you to meet people who share the same hobbies or interests as you. Ioannis from Greece, tells us about his experience.

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International Foundation Programme

Our International Foundation Programme is designed to give you a recognised English language qualification so you can progress onto your chosen degree.

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Tuition fees

Below is a summary of our annual tuition fees for international students in UK pounds before any scholarship, bursary or discount has been applied. 

Course level 2023/2024 2024/2025
Foundation £14,900 £14,900
Undergraduate* £14,900 £14,900
Postgraduate* £14,900 £14,900
MBA £16,500 £16,500
MSc GeoEnergy £19,950 £19,950
MSc Sustainable and Ethical Business Management  £15,450 £15,450
MSc Conservation Biology  £16,450 £16,450
BSc Occupational Therapy  £14,045 £14,045

* Some course fees may vary so please check the course webpage for details.

If you've lived in the UK for more than 3 years before the first day of the first academic year of your course and are from an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, or you have pre-settled status, you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan and help with living costs. Check gov.uk for more information.

Siobhan Hinds, International Recruitment Officer at University of Derby

Siobhan Hinds
International Lead

Contact Siobhan if you want to know more about what it's like to live and study in Derby or have any questions about making an application.

Email
s.hinds@derby.ac.uk

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Discover Derby Uni as an International student

We understand that joining us from outside the UK affects what you need to know about studying with us, so here are all the digital ways you can find out more about our University.

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Students at an Open Day

Chat to our students

Want to know more about what it's like to be an international student at the University of Derby? Chat to one of our online ambassadors to find out more about life at Derby.

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Weronika Jedrak - My international experience

Weronika came to the UK from Poland. She came to the University of Derby through a Sports Scholarships and has just graduated with a MSc in Marketing Management. In her vlog she shares with you more about her move to the UK and her thoughts on Derby city.

Weronika Jedrak

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Barbora took the leap to the UK

Sometimes you’ve got to take that leap. Barbora Horackova took one - to come from the Czech Republic to Derby to study digital marketing. It was her dream to study in the UK and she found the courage and belief in herself to do it.

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Lithuanian student Iveta Nikandrovaite

Moving from Lithuania to Derby

Iveta Nikandrovaite always wanted to study in the UK, so made it happen. Here she shares her experience of being a student and living with other Lithuanian students.

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Fine art graduate accepting Dean's Award

Becoming the artist in Derby

Diana Pinhao was 18 when she left Porto, in Portugal, and came to Derby to study Fine Art. Now graduating, Diana’s technology-based work has been getting noticed in all the right places.

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Our partners in Europe

Czech Republic undergraduate student Tereza Rydlova in Derby City

My international journey – Czech Republic to UK

Tereza came to Derby from Prague. She explains how she made her choice to apply, and how she adapted to starting over in a totally different city.

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