NextGen Derby

As an offer holder at Derby, you are already part of the University of Derby community, and a member of NextGen Derby - designed to help you get a head start before you arrive. Prepare for life at the University of Derby with study support, early access to facilities and exclusive welcome extras. You will also find practical guidance on accepting your offer, planning your living costs and booking onto events and Experience Days so you arrive confident and informed.

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Make Derby your Firm choice

If you have applied through UCAS, you can check the status of your application and make Derby your Firm choice in the UCAS Hub. If you have applied to us directly, you can email acceptmyoffer@derby.ac.uk.

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Book your Experience Day

We have a special Experience Day planned for you where you can find out more about your subject, immerse yourself in student life, explore your future campus and student accommodation, speak to the Union of Students, and so much more. Book your place: Sunday 22 February or Saturday 28 March

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Join us for an online webinar so you can prepare for university and ask us anything - from student finance, accommodation, university life and more.Book nowBook now
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Commuting to University

Commuting to university is a popular choice for many students, offering the flexibility to save on costs, remain connected to home life and balance studies with other commitments. Whatever your circumstances, commuting doesn’t mean missing out on the full university experience.

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Accommodation

We're proud winners of the Best University Housing and Best Value For Money in The Global Student Living Awards 2025, as voted by our students. If you've received your offer and we're your first choice, you're guaranteed a room in our award-winning student accommodation.

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Fees and funding

Want to know more about the financial support on offer at Derby? Find out everything you need to know about applying for tuition fees, maintenance loans, placement year funding and bursaries.

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Cost of living

Coming to university is an exciting time, so preparing how you'll manage your money while studying can make your student life easier. We've put together some pointers on ways to make savings with tips and advice around making the most of your budget.

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Get Ready For Uni

Check out our Get Ready for Uni online workshops with alumnus, TV personality and educational expert, Baasit Siddiqui. We've also collected tips from our lecturers on tackling essays, revision and exams, plus some helpful advice from our students.

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Careers and Employability

We are committed to your success which is why we are ranked 2nd for Employability (Uni Compare 2026). Our Careers and Employment Service offers support from day one, and up to three years after you graduate - from part-time work to placements and studying abroad.

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Guidance for parents and guardians

Do you have a parent or guardian who would like more information about applying and studying at university? We're here to help! Browse through our pages full of guidance and tips to help them support you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will receive a personalised timetable 48 hours after successfully completing your enrolment which will be confirmed via email. At this point, you’ll be able to access your personalised timetable on UDo – your student portal.

If you’ve booked a room in our University-owned halls, you will receive an email offer containing the address of your room. You will need to formally accept this online. If you apply to the University of Derby through Clearing, you will receive an email offer within 24-48 hours of submitting your accommodation application. 

Your Resource List (otherwise known as a Reading List) is available via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or our Library website. Our libraries offer you a range of services to support you throughout your studies. Academic Librarians will help you familiarise yourself with the facilities and resources available, including bookable study rooms, course resource lists, guides, the library website and our laptop loan service.

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Applicant Day livestream

Watch our Applicant Day 2024 livestream on YouTube! Find out more about student life, student support, research at Derby and more.

Develop with Derby

Recently shortlisted for the 2024 Information Literacy Award, Develop With Derby is an online hub providing transferable skills support.

Union of Students

Discover more about student life by exploring the Union of Students, societies and sports teams.

Connect with us

Follow our social channels to see what's going on at the University as well across Derby and Derbyshire.