City and countryside

If you live life at full speed and always chase new and exciting experiences, then Derby and the surrounding countryside is a great base for adventures that will get your adrenaline going.

If culture and local history spark your interest, you’ll love what Derby has to offer. Derby’s Museum and Art Gallery in the heart of the city is the perfect place to while away a rainy afternoon...

If you live and breathe music, Derby’s exciting music scene is the place for you. Whether you idolise world-famous stars or champion up-and-coming bands, Derby has all the gigs and fest...

Not everyone is a 24/7 party animal, so if your general approach to life is more laid back or you’re in need of a break from your hectic schedule, you’ll find Derby a great place to relax.

If you’re just getting started when the sun goes down, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for big nights out. Whether you’re visiting the typical student haunts around campus with course mates or goi...

If you’re so sports obsessed that the thought of going a day without knowing how your team is performing or squeezing in a workout leaves you in a cold sweat, you’ll meet lots of like-minded...

Our Derby students love to meet up in the city to share time over delicious food, the odd drink, and some much needed coffee. They’ve come together to share their favourite places to eat across Derby.

Student Thomas Berrington takes a look at his favourite spots in Derby for socialising, having fun and grabbing a bit of culture.

For a mature student, university can be a different experience from that of a student just leaving college or sixth form. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be a rewarding learning and living experience,

International student Ioannis-Thomas Dimakopoulos explains how Derby is one of the most affordable UK cities he has been to.

Undergraduate student Nigel Dufus shares his top places to go for food, shopping and leisure activities in the city.

Foundation student Charlotte Pearson was taken by surprise when she first moved to Derby. Here, she gives us her first impressions and explains what it’s like to live in Derby city centre.

Including Kedleston Road, Markeaton Street, Britannia Mill and One Friar Gate Square.

Home to our specialist courses in Professional Culinary Arts and Management.

The beautifully renovated site builds on our reputation for providing high-quality nursing and health care courses.

We’re rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework, and are recognised for the quality of our teaching. At Derby, you’ll meet passionate and committed lecturers who harness the...

We have invested £200 million in the last ten years to ensure that we have some of the best facilities in the UK. Our industry-standard facilities include a fantastic new sports centre, forensic house...

Our Careers and Employment Service is proud to support all of our students on their journey towards their future career. No matter what course you’ve chosen or what your previous experience is, we wil...