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At Derby, our research interests include crime psychology and justice, long Covid, biomedical and exercise science, creative industries, zero carbon, nature connectedness, and climate change and aquatics, including coral reef restoration. Find out more at our Open Day. →

1stUniversity Housing (UK and Ireland)**Global Student Living Awards 2022
Top20in the UK for teaching quality**The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
1stUniversity of the Year**UK Social Mobility Awards 2020
Top20in the UK for overall student satisfaction**Complete University Guide 2024
Top20%for a range of subjects**The Guardian University Guide 2023
Top20for assessment and feedback**National Student Survey 2023
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We are Gold

We have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making us one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding teaching quality.

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Making a difference

Growing innovation and business

We are accelerating small-business growth, breaking down barriers and creating unrivalled opportunities for entrepreneurs to innovate and thrive.

Civic University Agreement

Our Civic University Agreement reaffirms our ongoing commitment to playing our part in the prosperity and wellbeing of Derby and Derbyshire.

Student success

Our students and graduates are making an impact in our region and around the world by using their knowledge and skills to drive innovation and change.

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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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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Undergraduate prospectus 2024 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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Why the turtle?

You may have noticed that the University of Derby turtle appears in many of our adverts around the world. But do you know why?

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Our latest news

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A statement from the University of Derby

The University of Derby is home to students from all around the world. We stand together against violence, hatred, and harassment. We aim to always embody and uphold tolerance, freedom, and peace and will act on any incidents reported to us. 

Posted: 18 October 2023
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Bumper turnout expected for University’s first Open Day of new academic year 

Bumper numbers of people are expected to descend on Derby this Saturday as the University hosts its first Open Day of the new academic year.

Posted: 12 October 2023
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New cold and flu study could help athlete performance

Endurance athletes living close to Derby are being invited to take part in a University of Derby study that could help reduce the numbers of times athletes catch colds and flu, which can impact on their performance.

Posted: 12 October 2023