Located in the heart of England, we are the only university in Derby and Derbyshire. We offer industry-relevant, research-informed courses, expert teaching and strong industry links which create unrivalled career opportunities. We partner for impact, meaning that we are committed to creating a collaborative environment where graduate talent can flourish.
The city of Derby has a long-standing reputation for extraordinary innovation which the University of Derby aims to build upon, using our knowledge to support the prosperity of our region, nation and the world.
We are awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, making us one of the top universities in the country recognised for outstanding student experience and student outcomes. We are ranked 4th for employability, 5th for course quality and 15th overall in the Uni Compare Annual Student Review Rankings 2025, we are focused on preparing students for a successful future.
Proudly named Top 25 in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025 and Top 25 for teaching quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
What makes us different?
We are a problem centric, solution focused University with a strong philosophy around shaping tomorrow, today.
Our students, graduates and staff are making an impact in our region and around the world by using their expertise and experience to drive innovation and make positive changes. You can be part of that story.
We are continuously investing in our facilities and will soon be adding a £14.4 million Bioscience Superlab. A brand-new state-of-the-art Business School is also set to open near the city centre as a modern, zero carbon hub for students and start-up companies to learn, network and prosper.
The University of Derby ranked in the Top 15 for satisfaction with feedback in the Guardian University Guide 2025, and Top 20 for overall assessment and feedback in the National Student Survey 2024.
We have a strong awareness of our environmental impact and we aim to bring sustainability into all aspects of our teaching, research, operational and international activities.