The University of Derby was established in 1851 as a Teacher Training College. Over the years, nearly two dozen educational institutions combined to form the university as it is today, The university gained university status only in 1992. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, foundation degrees, and short term courses. Even though a number of mergers gave the university many campuses, the main campus remains in Derby.

Facts

<ul>
	<li>The university&rsquo;s motto is: Experience is the best teacher</li>
	<li>Some partner institutions of the university include Botswana Accountancy College, Mediterranean College, and the Royal Malaysian Police.</li>
	<li>The university library was opened as the learning centre in 1997.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The university&rsquo;s first degrees with caps and gowns were awarded in the year 1981.</li>
	<li>The students&rsquo; union previously owned the Derby including Lonsdale bar.</li>
</ul>

About

On-Campus Accommodation

The residence halls of the university are available for all students.

<ul>
	<li>There are 10 residential halls on all three sites, of which 8 are on the Derby campus.</li>
	<li>The first-year students are mandated to live on campus, while the students of the senior years are encouraged to live on campus for as long as they study.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Laundry, furniture, beds, study rooms, game rooms, common rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms are just a few of the amenities offered by the resident halls.</li>
</ul>

Off-Campus Accommodation

Students who have passed their first year can find private accommodation if they want to live independently. The real estate websites can find you a place near the campus.&nbsp;

Food Facilities

There are many Indian food outlets located near the university campus. A ten minute drive would be enough to take you to the following restaurants:

<ul>
	<li>The Royal Raj</li>
	<li>The Spice Lounge</li>
	<li>Slice of India</li>
	<li>Mogul Restaurant</li>
</ul>

Accommodation

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Alumni

Application Portal -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/">UG</a>&nbsp;||&nbsp;<a href="https://www.derby.ac.uk/postgraduate/">PG</a>

Application Procedure

Student Clubs

The student clubs and societies at the University of Derby are numerous and can be joined by any interested students. The sports clubs include swimming, boxing. Archery, and cricket.The student societies include the film society, the law society, the careers society and the arts society.

Sports and Athletics

From team sports like football, rugby (union and league), cricket, netball, table tennis, American football, dodgeball, and cheerleading to individual sports like archery, boxing, swimming, trampolining, and even weightlifting. In order to compete against other academic institutions, around 16 sports clubs enter teams into the BUCS league (British Universities and Colleges Sport league).

Student Support

Whether you&#39;re a new or returning student, the College Student Centers are here to provide various information, advice, and guidance to aid you through your studies and time with us.

Part-Time jobs

There is a dedicated Careers and Employment service operating at the University of Derby. Students can work part time as they study for work experience and financial independence. There are many postgraduate and undergraduate opportunities to take advantage of.

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Campus

We recommend the University of Derby because:

<ul>
	<li>The on campus accommodation facilities of the university have been nominated in categories of Best Value for Money, Best Moving in Experience, and Best Booking Experience.</li>
	<li>The university offers as many as 300 undergraduate programs.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The university partners with many international institutions that award the university of Derby degrees around the world. 
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</ul>

Conclusion

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Faculty

There are numerous scholarships, bursaries, and discounts that act as financial aid for students.

Certain conditions for application include applying for a full time degree. The Postgraduate scholarship is awarded to international students automatically.&nbsp;

Some of the additional scholarships include -&nbsp;

Vice-Chancellor&rsquo;s Scholarship

International undergraduate and graduate students who have excelled academically are eligible for it. Students receive one year&#39;s worth of tuition for the programmes they choose.

International Excellent Student Scholarship

A grant worth GBP 5,000 is available to overseas students who excel in their academic studies.

International Merit Scholarship 
A GBP 1,500 grant is available to students from India. To be eligible for this prize, students must show exceptional academic accomplishment.

Financial Aid

From eateries and well-being centres to the Sports Centre, the students at the University of Derby can take advantage of the many state of the art facilities on campus.&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>The library system of the university consists of five libraries across the campuses. They own huge collections of rare and unusual books, journals, maps, pictures, documents, e-books, e-journals and several other resources of information.</li>
	<li>The university has several restaurants, bars, cafes and small food outlets throughout the campuses providing a range of foods and beverages.</li>
	<li>There are also medical clinics, fitness centres, chapels, prayer halls, meditation spaces, and support centres on-campus.</li>
</ul>

Campus Safety

All the safety and security policies can be seen on the university websites. The contact details in case of emergencies can also be found online and saved for future reference.

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Infrastructure

Derby is a city in Derbyshire, located on the banks of the Derwent river in England. Derby came into being when the Romans settled in the location, and the spot was later captured by Saxons, followed by Vikings. Derby gained city stats only in 1977. Derby is known for advanced transport manufacture.&nbsp;

Nearby Airports

Near the university campus, the follwfollowingorts are locations that can be reachreacheddomestic and international flights:

<ul>
	<li>Tatenhill Airport is a domestic airport located just a&nbsp;25 25-minute away</li>
	<li>Southampton Airport is nearly 3 hours away from the Derby campus and will be handy for all your international travel.</li>
</ul>

Nearby subways and train stations

There are no nearby subways or train stations, but the following bus stops will help with your daily commute, which is just five minutes from the campus.

<ul>
	<li>Radbourne Lane End</li>
	<li>Markeaton Lane South</li>
	<li>Mundy Arms</li>
	<li>Mackworth Hotel</li>
</ul>

Important landmarks/places nearby

The following tourist attractions are famous in Derby and are visited by many tourists and also ends of the city.&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Famous Trains</li>
	<li>Duffield Castle</li>
	<li>Strutt&rsquo;s North Mill Museum</li>
	<li>Conkers</li>
	<li>Newstead Abbey</li>
</ul>

Crime Rate

The crime rate of Derby is 107 crimes per 1,000 people for the year 2020. Compared to other cities, towns and villages in Derbyshire, the crime rate of Derby was the highest.

Location

Internships

The University of Derby has a dedicated career support page which encourages students to apply for internships and employers to hire interns from the university. Students can get hired at career fairs and will also get assisted with interview preparation.

Placements

A Career and Employment Service Center at the institution offers a variety of orientation, seminar, and internship programmes to provide students experience.

<ul>
	<li>Additionally, it aids students in finding the best job in the UK following graduation by assisting them with resume writing, application completion, and interview preparation.</li>
	<li>In addition, 76% of the graduates obtained jobs that corresponded to their fields.</li>
</ul>

Placements

The weather conditions in derby ensure that the skies remain cloudy all year round. Summers are short and comfortable while winters are long and chilly. The average yearly temperature variation is between 35&deg;F to 70&deg;F.

Weather

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