Why choose the University of Derby

The University of Derby is a modern, innovative education provider that achieved its university status in 1992. Teaching at the Derby site dates back to 1851 when it was a Diocesan Institution for Training, which gives them over 160 years of expertise in education.

They pride themselves on offering: A high-quality education to individuals and businesses, which is relevant to today’s world and ensures graduates are well equipped to lead successful careers; A more personal experience – they have a greater staff to student ratio than many other UK universities, so they can spend more time supporting students; Research that directly informs their teaching or provides solutions for businesses; Experiential learning, where students put into practice everything they learn – often in excellent real-world facilities.

As a university, they receive a great deal of support from the community, and so they're always looking for ways to 'give back' to help make the city a better place for everyone.

Whether that's through providing great teaching and training, supporting local jobs, or caring for the environment, we're determined to make a positive contribution.

Source: University of Derby official website - http://www.derby.ac.uk/

Facts About the University of Derby

• 96.7% of full-time first-degree graduates are in work or further study making them 10th in the UK (eighth in England) for student employability.
• Ranked first for student support and faith provision, and third for lecture quality, learning technology and employability, out of all the UK’s modern universities.
• Rated in the top 10% of UK universities for management and quality procedures, by Government Inspectors
• Winners of the 2011 Times Higher Education awards in the Outstanding Contribution To The Local Community category
• Winners of the 2011 Times Higher Education awards in the Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative category
• Shortlisted in the category of ‘Midlands Enterprising University of the Year’
• Winners of the Outstanding Leadership and Management Team category at the 2010 THE Leadership and Management Awards.

Source: University of Derby official website - http://www.derby.ac.uk/

Location – Derby

The main site is on Kedleston Road, Allestree, in the north-west of Derby. The university also has a campus in Buxton, Derbyshire, known as the Devonshire Campus, a grade II* listed building which dominates the local landscape.

The university offers a variety of resources and facilities to its students, including computing laboratories, a spa (Buxton), two computer games development suites, a lifelike hospital teaching environment with robot patients, a well-stocked Learning Resource Centre (opened in 1997) at the Kedleston Road site, a restaurant run by culinary students, a university bus system, conference and/or colloquium settings, multi-functional lecture theatres, art and culture venues, concert venues, recording studios, sport centres, sport halls, fitness suites, outdoor pitches, student union bars and cafes, meditation/prayer rooms, natural/park environments, and frequent exhibitions by local, national and international organisations, businesses and product vendors.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Derby