International students

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The University of Derby is pleased to receive applications for the faculties of:

• Arts, Design and Technology
• Business, Computing and Law
• Education, Health and Sciences
• University of Derby Buxton

To apply for a place on a research degree programme, please send the Research Office:

• a completed RD02
  
• copies of degree certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• a copy of the photo page of your passport (showing name, date of birth, etc)
• a copy of your IELTS certificate (must be a recent qualification gained within the past 2 years)
•  two signed academic references (standard RD03‌ can be used, or alternatively letters of reference can be provided).

All documents can be scanned and emailed. We cannot process an incomplete application; all forms listed above must be fully completed, and all supporting documentation must be present.

Offers

If you are an overseas applicant, any offer made will initially be a conditional offer, subject to you either paying a deposit of GBP £5,000, or providing a sponsor letter. Only in instances where you provide proof that a visa has not been granted will we refund the £5,000 deposit.

If you are offered a place you must also provide a copy of your ATAS certificate (if applicable) and indicate a firm start date for your studies. The deposit will be deducted from the Tuition Fees when you enrol. When we receive the deposit, ATAS certificate and notification of the start date from you, we will then issue a Confirmation of Acceptance to Study Number which you can use to obtain a student visa.

For information about the Tier 4 General student visa, please visit the UK Border Agency website.

The Faculty must also be satisfied that the candidate has the necessary command of the English language to undertake a research investigation; a minimum of IELTS level of 7.0 or more is expected (TOEFL is not acceptable).

The International Student Centre can provide information and advice on a range of issues such as immigration procedures, health, welfare etc.