WELCOME TO
STUDENTS FROM
SOUTH EAST ASIA

Welcome to the University of Derby, an ambitious, modern university in the heart of the UK. We are proud to welcome more than 1,700 international students from 100 countries studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, with award-winning support services. Find out more about our scholarships offer, our courses and how to apply to study with us.

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Scholarships for students from South East Asia

As a student from South East Asia, you could be eligible for one of our scholarships and discounts, which can be used together to offer a reduction in fees during your first year of study. You can apply for our scholarships once you have an offer from us.

You must be applying for a full-time degree. Applications for postgraduate research, online studies, foundation and pre-sessional language programmes are not eligible for a discount or scholarship. Terms and conditions apply.

Our scholarships

Here are our available scholarships for the September 2023 intake. You can apply for all four scholarships, but will only be awarded one if your application is successful. Successful scholarship applicants will be contacted via email to confirm their award.

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT British Campaign, this scholarship programme offers financial support of £11,000 to eligible students pursuing one year postgraduate study at the University of Derby, as part of our September 2023 intake.

A separate application is required through an online form once you have received your offer. Applicants must be from one of the following eligible countries:

  • China
  • Ghana
  • Pakistan (2 scholarships available)
  • India
  • Nigeria
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand

Please note, the deadline for this scholarship has passed. The outcome of applications will be announced after 15 June 2023.

GREAT Scholarships full details

The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship provides one full year’s tuition fees to a limited number of eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Students will need to achieve high academic results exceeding the entry criteria for the course and demonstrate exceptional achievements in extracurricular activity, either in your own time or through your employment in the last two years in your personal statement.

Please note, the deadline for this scholarship has passed. The outcome of applications will be announced after 1 July 2023. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.

 

£5,000 scholarship to a limited number of eligible undergraduate and postgraduate international students from the following countries who can demonstrate excellence in their application.

  • South East Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore)
  • China (including Hong Kong)
  • South Asia (India, Pakistan)
  • Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe)
  • Europe (Norway, Switzerland)

If you are from a country not listed above, you may still be awarded a scholarship at the discretion of the University.

You will need to achieve high academic results exceeding the entry criteria for the course and demonstrate excellence in extracurricular activity, either in your own time or through your employment in the last two years in your personal statement.

You can only apply for this scholarship once you have an offer from us. This is an ongoing process and we will advise successful applicants throughout the year. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.

Moving from Vietnam to the UK

Le Thi Thu Huyen shares how she made her mind up to come to study MA Careers Education and Coaching in Derby. Read Huyen's blog.

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6,500 miles from home: my journey to university

International transfer student Marcus Chan offers some tips and advice on how to cope with moving away from home to go to university. He shares his insights on how it felt to come to Derby for the first time.

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Siobhan Hinds, International Recruitment Officer at University of Derby

Siobhan Hinds
International Officer

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.

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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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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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Dancing dream becomes GREAT reality

Bua Khemacheva from Thailand was attracted to study at Derby because of the expertise of the lecturers. And her dream was made possible thanks to a University of Derby GREAT scholarship.

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Well on her way to an employable future

Beatrice Chang from Malaysia has discovered new friends and beautiful countryside whilst studying at our Buxton Campus.

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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 2022 / 2023 2023/2024
Foundation £14,045 £14,900
Undergraduate* £14,045 £14,900
Postgraduate* £14,700 £14,900
MBA £15,450 £16,500
MBA Block Delivery £19,800 £20,500
MSc GeoEnergy £19,950 £19,950
DBA £27,000 To be confirmed

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

The UK government has recently announced a new Graduate Route visa that allows international students to work, or look for work, at any skill level for a period of two years after completing their courses in the UK. 

International student Pantrat Krupanyamat

Passion for design and travel inspired Pantrat to come to Derby

Coming to the UK from Thailand, Pantrat Krupanyamat chose to study Interior Design here at Derby in order to be closer to the European countries he'd like to visit.

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General entry requirements

Click on your country below to find the entry requirements. You can also check the course page for any specific requirements.

Foundation

  • Students with a minimum score of 7 in the SMA/MA (Certificate of Graduation from Academic/ Islamic School) will be considered for Foundation Programmes.
  • UKVI Academic IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

Undergraduate

  • Students with a minimum score of 31 points on the International Baccalaureate will typically be considered for entrance on to 1st year of undergraduate programmes.
  • Students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the D1 can be considered for 1st year entrance on to Bachelor Programmes.
  • Students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the D2 can be considered for 2nd year entrance to a Bachelor Degree in a similar discipline.
  • Students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the D3 can be considered for 3rd year entrance to a Bachelor Degree in a similar discipline.

Postgraduate

  • Sarjana I or Diploma IV from a NARIC or government recognised institution - students with a GPA of 2.5 or 3.0 will be considered for entrance on to Master’s programmes.

English language

  • IELTS or a letter confirming that the student has been taught using English as a medium of instruction is required.
  • IB Higher Level English language with a score of 4 can be accepted in lieu of IELTS.
Foundation
  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia – Malaysia Certificate of Education. Scores of 6 or grade C would be eligible for our International Foundation Year.
Undergraduate
  • A minimum average of 65% or B5 in the Unified Examinations Certificate (UEC) can typically be considered for direct entrance to bachelors programmes.
  • Students with a minimum score of 31 points on the International Baccalaureate will typically be considered for entrance on to 1st year of undergraduate programmes.
  • Diplomas with a GPA of 2.5 will be considered on a case by case basis for advance standing onto bachelors programmes. Entry typically on to 2nd year of bachelors programmes however students can be accepted onto the final year at the programme leader’s discretion.
  • IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components is also required*

*Some courses may require higher IELTS scores; please refer to the individual course requirements for further information.

Postgraduate
  • Bachelor’s degrees from institutions recognised by NARIC or degrees from private institutions registered within the MQR can normally be accepted for masters studies.
  • IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components is also required*

*Some courses may require higher IELTS scores; please refer to the individual course requirements for further information.

English
  • The following qualifications grant exemption from standard English language requirements:
  • English Language 1119 taken as part of the SPM is an official General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level issued by the Examinations Syndicate, Ministry of Education Malaysia in collaboration with the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate with a minimum grade of C. Similarly to GCSEs this award has no expiry date
  • MUET examination Level 4 for undergraduate studies and Level 5 for postgraduate studies
  • Level 109 in the Malaysia Certified Intensive English Programme
  • Grades A-C in English taken as part of the UEC
  • IB Higher Level English language with a score of 4 can be accepted in lieu of IELTS.
  • Students who have completed English at Standard Level with a minimum grade of 6 would be exempt from standard English requirements.

 

Foundation
  • Singapore/Cambridge GCE O Level - Students with grades 1-6 (A1-C6) in each subject will be considered for entrance on to the International Foundation Year.
  • UKVI Academic IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components is also required
Undergraduate
  • Students who have taken the Intergrated Programme can typically be considered for entrance on to Bachelor programmes.
  • Students with a minimum score of 31 points on the International Baccalaureate will typically be considered for entrance on to 1st year of undergraduate programmes.
  • Students holding a Polytechnic Certificate from a recognised public institution with a minimum score of 2.0, grade C or 60% will be considered for entrance to Bachelor programmes.
  • A Polytechnic Advanced Diploma from a recognised public institution with a GPA of 2.0, grade of C or 60% will be considered for entrance onto the final year of a Bachelor programme.
  • Qualifications from private institutions registered with the Singapore Council for Private Education will be considered on a case by case basis.
Postgraduate
  • Students holding a degree from the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Technology & Design, Singapore Institute of Technology or SIM University will normally be accepted for entrance on to Master’s degrees. 
English language

The following qualifications grant exemption from Standard English language requirements:

  • O level Grade C6 or above in English language
  • A level Grade C6 or above in English language
  • Singapore Integrated Programme with grade C in English
  • Bachelor degrees – a letter confirming the medium of instruction will be accepted when a degree programme has been taught in English Language.
  • IB Higher Level English language with a score of 4 can be accepted in lieu of IELTS.
  • Students who have completed English at Standard Level with a minimum grade of 6 would be exempt from standard English requirements.

Undergraduate

  • Advanced Diplomas with a GPA of 2.3 are considered on a case-by-case basis for advance standing onto bachelors courses. Students can be accepted onto the second year of bachelors courses at the programme leader’s discretion
  • IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components is also required*

*Some courses may require higher IELTS scores; please refer to the individual course requirements for further information.

Postgraduate

  • Students who have completed a degree with a minimum of four years from a NARIC or government-recognised institution can normally be considered for admission onto a masters degree
  • IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components is also required*

*Some courses may require higher IELTS scores; please refer to the individual course requirements for further information.

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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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Executive and Professional Education

Achieve your goals with our suite of flexible executive and professional education programmes, underpinned by expert teaching and inspired by the latest business and management thinking.

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Postgraduate prospectus

Explore your digital postgraduate prospectus and find out what you need to know about studying with us. When you sign up, tell us what you're interested in and we'll send you a link to information put together just for you.

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