University of Derby: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1292 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #499 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #92 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #76 of 131 | In England |
| #350 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 98 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Enrollment
- 25,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.derby.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), Advanced ('A') level and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). TOEFL test for foreign students |
| Academic Calendar | August to July |
| Enrollment | 25,000 |
We've calculated the 76% acceptance rate for University of Derby based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Derby has published 9,311 scientific papers with 189,097 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, and Sociology.
University of Derby majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 39 | 38 |
| 1994 | 62 | 58 |
| 1995 | 72 | 79 |
| 1996 | 108 | 143 |
| 1997 | 122 | 181 |
| 1998 | 98 | 313 |
| 1999 | 104 | 453 |
| 2000 | 135 | 600 |
| 2001 | 101 | 644 |
| 2002 | 145 | 926 |
| 2003 | 95 | 1058 |
| 2004 | 122 | 1171 |
| 2005 | 84 | 1369 |
| 2006 | 94 | 1508 |
| 2007 | 100 | 1756 |
| 2008 | 90 | 1895 |
| 2009 | 100 | 2261 |
| 2010 | 147 | 2620 |
| 2011 | 216 | 3207 |
| 2012 | 243 | 3572 |
| 2013 | 281 | 4080 |
| 2014 | 304 | 4357 |
| 2015 | 334 | 5085 |
| 2016 | 333 | 5344 |
| 2017 | 422 | 6483 |
| 2018 | 474 | 7360 |
| 2019 | 609 | 9535 |
| 2020 | 736 | 13623 |
| 2021 | 804 | 18554 |
| 2022 | 659 | 20462 |
| 2023 | 849 | 24095 |
| 2024 | 715 | 25161 |
| 2025 | 509 | 24413 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Derby.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Doctorate | American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Design, Education, English, Fine Arts, History, Journalism, Law, Social Welfare, Technology |
|---|
University of Derby alumni
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Roy Wood
- Occupations
- composerrecord producerguitaristpainterhorn player
- Biography
-
Roy Wood is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was particularly successful in the 1960s and 1970s as member and co-founder of the Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard.
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Lucy Spraggan
- Occupations
- singermusiciansinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Lucy Honour Ruby Spraggan is an English singer-songwriter. Spraggan was a contestant on The X Factor in 2012, and she was the first contestant in the show's history to score a Top 40 single and album before the live shows aired, with her independently released album Top Room at the Zoo. Following the show Spraggan signed a recording contract with Columbia Records, and she has released seven studio albums in total.
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Mickey Levy
- Occupations
- police officerbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Mickey Levy is an Israeli politician who currently serves as a member of the Knesset for Yesh Atid and is a former Speaker of the Knesset. He served as Deputy Minister of Finance between 2013 and 2014. Before entering politics he was a police officer.
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Maddy Cusack
- Years
- 1995-2023 (aged 28)
- Occupations
- marketing executiveassociation football player
- Biography
-
Madeleine Cusack was an English footballer who played as a midfielder. She began her career with local club Nottingham Forest before moving to Aston Villa, where she made her professional debut. She joined Birmingham City in 2017 and spent a year there before moving to Leicester City in 2018. She moved to Sheffield United in January 2019. She played for England U19s at international level. Cusack died by suicide in September 2023. In January 2024, the Football Association opened a formal investigation into her death after reports of wrongdoing by her club manager.
University of Derby faculties and divisions
| Campus : Buxton | Business Administration, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Health Education, Information Technology, Leisure Studies, Media Studies, Nursing, Sports, Tourism |
|---|---|
| College : Arts | American Studies, Dance, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Jazz and Popular Music, Multimedia, Music, Photography, Textile Design, Theatre, Video |
| College : Business | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Computer Networks, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
| College : Education | Education, Preschool Education, Special Education |
| College : Engineering and Technology | Architecture, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Interior Design, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
| College : Health and Social Care | Community Health, Dance, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Social Work |
| College : Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Cinema and Television, Criminal Law, English, History, International Studies, Journalism, Law, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Sociology, Writing |
| College : Life and Natural Sciences | Biology, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Sports, Sports Management, Zoology |
General information
| Founded | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Experientia Docet Experience Teaches |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kedleston Road Derby, DE22 1GB United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 255,000 |