About us

We are a University of first choice for students who want a caring, aspirational environment where they can equip themselves for the career they choose.

With our reputation for industry-relevant degree programmes, we offer you, our students, unparalleled opportunities to gain professional work experience alongside your studies. That’s why we’ve invested £200 million over the past ten years in some of the best university facilities you’ll find in the UK to ensure you get the hands-on practical skills and experience employers are looking for.

The impact our staff have on the experience of our students, even those who are not in front-line roles

We are part of a thriving multicultural region that is renowned for technology and innovation, and is home to a wide range of industries, with many global companies based here, including Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Bombardier. It’s an exciting place to learn and experience university life, providing you with many opportunities to gain real world experience through placements and internships.

Annual Impact Report

Our Annual Impact Report takes a look back at the successes of the University over the 2021-22 academic year.

Strategic Framework

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kathryn Mitchell, introduces out Strategic Framework 2018-2030.

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Academic Regulations

Our Academic and General Regulations outline academic, student and university regulations, policies and procedures for taught programmes and postgraduate research programmes.

Community

We receive a great deal of support from local people and organisations across the East Midlands and so we're always looking for ways to 'give back' to help make our communities a better place for ever...

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Environment

Find out how we're embedding environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University.

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Equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

Our University celebrates diversity and recognises the impact of inclusion within an organisation. Our inclusive community supports and enables students and staff to thrive and be the best v...

Key dates

Find the key dates for the upcoming academic year. This includes term dates, welcome weeks, awards ceremonies, teaching weeks, assessment weeks and resit weeks.

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University of Derby policies

Our University of Derby policies.

The University of Derby Group

The University of Derby Group includes Buxton & Leek College, which provides further education and university level courses; Derby Theatre, our very own established professional theatre; and Derbyshire Student Residences Limited (DSRL), which offers accommodation for our students.