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Derby University
Derby University was founded in 1851 as an establishment for quality learning and research and has a superb location near the centre of town, as well as being close to the M1 motorway and major airports. Derby University has a student population of over 8,700, half of which are full-time students.
There are courses available to undergraduate, postgraduate, and postgraduate research students at the University of Derby, with full-time, part-time, and short courses on offer. The various courses are divided into three faculties that are spread over two campuses; the main one in Derby and the other in Buxton, to the northwest.
The three schools of faculty at the University of Derby cover:
• Arts, Design and Technology
• Business, Computing and Law
• Education, Health and Sciences
Derby University Campus Life
Student accommodation at Derby University is in high quality halls that are ranked among the best in the UK. Facilities and services at both campuses are also exceptional, with the well-equipped Learning Centre at the Derby campus providing hundreds of computer workstations and very good information technology facilities.Derby University students will also find the Students' Union UDSU useful.
In addition, the University of Derby UDo is a great online resource for students to access personal info, timetables, news, and tuition balance, etc.
The cities of Derby and Buxton
Entertainment options in Derby abound, with numerous cinema screens and a great selection of cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs. Shopping options are also good and you will find the best areas at the Market Place and Saddler Gate. Derby also comes with a fair amount of heritage, which is best discerned at the lofty 18th century Derby Cathedral, while museums, galleries, and theatres are also in good supply.Buxton lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty near the Peak District National Park and its campus is the highest in England, situated at about 300m above sea level. While the bustling town provides all that a student could want for in shopping and nightlife, the Peak District offers endless opportunities for sports and activities, with rock climbing, walking, cycling, caving, and water sports all available.
Student Loans
Derby University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.
