A public university with main campus in Derby, and sites in Chesterfield and Buxton. Gained university status in 1992, with roots in 1851. Strong focus on applied learning and regional industry.
Address: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB, England, United Kingdom
Engineering, Education, Health and Social Care
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with regional industries, particularly engineering (e.g., Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Alstom), schools, and healthcare providers. Focus on apprenticeships and placements.
Research:
Applied research focused on industry challenges, public services, and societal well-being. Strengths in advanced manufacturing, materials, and health (Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering).
Famous Alumnis:
Paul Cummins, Lucy Kite, Devon Malcolm, Khumbo Kachali
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2100
Current students***:
20500
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
105000
Pros
Strong vocational focus, good industry links in engineering, supportive learning environment, TEF Gold rated teaching.
Cons
Smaller research profile than some larger universities, more regional focus, reputation varies by subject.
Best For
Students seeking vocational and industry-relevant degrees, especially in engineering, education, and health, in the East Midlands, with strong support for employability.
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality Management
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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