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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is pushing the boundaries of knowledge to create a better, fairer, and more sustainable future for everyone. Their thriving community of researchers, professionals, and practitioners influence the creation of new knowledge by sharing their expertise. The university's students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and the university plays a key role in the communities of Derby and Derbyshire.
Research lives in the University of Derby's classrooms. They explore, innovate, and discover solutions to the challenges facing all now and in the future – in the city, region, and across the world. The University applies this in their teaching, powering the next generation of gamechangers, nurturing talent, and helping their students to develop the skills, resilience, and curiosity they will need to make an impact.
Why University of Derby - Derby
Location: The Derby Campus is made up of several different sites. Getting between them and the halls of residence couldn't be easier. Whether students are heading to lectures or into town, they can hop on to the University's Unibuses or enjoy a walk to unwind. Derby sits in the centre of England, and it is close to the M1 and M6 motorways, as well as being within easy reach of East Midlands Airport. By train, students can get to London in 90 minutes or to Birmingham in 35 minutes.
Facilities: Kedleston Road in Derby is home to the University's fantastic Sports Centre, four-storey library, and spacious study areas. Students will also find plenty of places to eat and socialise with their friends, including Starbucks, Subway, the Union of Students' café and bar, and much more.
Research and Innovation: The University of Derby's Innovation and Research Strategy (IRS) drives its ambition to be internationally recognised for high-quality research. Through six Academic Research Themes, they unite expertise across colleges to enhance research excellence and tackle global challenges.
Recognition : The University of Derby has been recognised as 2nd for employability and course quality by Uni Compare in 2026. It was also recognised as 1st in the East Midlands for International by Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025, and no.1 for Accommodation by the Global Student Living Awards 2024, 2023, 2022.
Investment in the Future of Business Education: Opened in September 2025, the £75 million Cavendish Building is a seven-storey development in Derby city centre. It has been purpose-built to drive collaboration between students, academics, and industry, with a focus on solving real-world challenges. It boasts state-of-the-art, flexible learning spaces that promote collaboration, creativity, and connectivity, including a high-tech Creativity Lab to unlock new ideas, a fully equipped Trading Floor with Bloomberg and London Stock Exchange Group terminals, a specialist Supply Chain Lab, and an immersive Extended Reality Suite to develop learning in a virtual environment.
