Overview
Founded in 1992, the University of Derby is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Derby (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Midlands. This institution also has branch campuses in Buxton, Chesterfield and Leek campus. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Derby is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Derby offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this UK higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Derby also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | University of Derby |
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| Founded | 1992 Origins date back to 1851 as the Derby Diocesan Institution for the Training of Schoolmistresses, university status since 1992 |
| Motto | Experientia Docet Experience Teaches |
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University Location
| Address | Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB East Midlands United Kingdom |
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(1332) 590 500 |
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(1332) 294 861 |
| Other locations | Buxton, Chesterfield and Leek campus |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of University of Derby's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Derby's Facebook page review
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