THE FUTURE IS YOU

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

We could change yours too.

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Undergraduate Open Days

The best way to find out if studying at Derby is right for you is to come to an Open Day. Get a feel for the city and campus, tour our first-class facilities and see where you could be living.

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Postgraduate Open Events

Join us at an upcoming on-campus Postgraduate Open Event, where you will get the opportunity to meet our expert academics and find out more about your course.

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Study at Derby this January

If you'd like to get the new year off to a great start and take your first step towards a rewarding career, look no further. Here at the University of Derby, we have a range of full-time, part-time and online courses starting in January 2025.

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Derby Business School has a new home.

Opening 2025.

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Innovation and research

We are an applied research University that places research at the heart of our curriculum, demonstrates positive impacts for society and works with industry to drive business growth.

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Undergraduate prospectus 2025 out now - the future is you

Order your compact print version for a quick guide to studying at Derby. Or opt for our fully digital prospectus, tailored to your interests and delivered direct to your inbox.

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Our latest news

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Influential business leaders from Derby and Derbyshire were granted an exclusive preview of The Cavendish Building, which is set to be home to the Derby Business School in 2025.

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A fund created to support local groups, organisations and individuals in Derby and Derbyshire will return for 2025 following a successful debut.

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