Your guide to Applicant Experience Days

Upon arrival, you’ll receive a warm welcome to the event and our University from our friendly senior leadership team and helpful student ambassadors who will be on-hand to support and guide you. You can attend a Welcome Talk where you'll hear all about our University, the city and the opportunities that await you.

One of the best things about living in halls is the instant sense of community – that feeling of being surrounded by fellow students who have also just moved away from home. We can guarantee you a room in our award-winning halls if you make the University of Derby your first choice and apply for accommodation by 31 July. We have free buses running throughout the day to take you to our accommodation, so you can spend some time in your new home-from-home.

Pop along to the student life zone in Basecamp to discover all the ways you can get involved in activities that are taking place in the University and across the city of Derby. Meet our fantastic Union reps who can tell you all about our clubs and societies and give you some teasers of what to expect in Freshers Week, as well as local businesses who are here to tell you all about life in the city.

Our support teams are there to help if you have questions about your application, need to know more about student finance or accommodation, or want to find out how we support your wellbeing. We're also happy to review your personal statement and provide useful tips to help you stand out from the crowd. Our expert teams are available at Kedleston Road with information and advice - just drop by to see them when you're ready.

Navigating your way through the maze of student finance can be tricky, but our friendly Finance team are experts in supporting students and their families through the process. Experienced staff members will be present at our Applicant Experience Day and are ready to answer all your questions.

In our OL1 lecture theatre at Kedleston Road, we have a panel of experts ready to answer any questions you may have about your journey to university. You can expert to learn more about student finance, accommodation options, the admissions process and our Union of Students. Use the interactive QR code on the screen to submit your questions and get instant live answers. This panel will start at 11:30am and 3:00pm.

Research is a big part of university life at Derby, and there are lots of exciting opportunities to help our experts find vital solutions. On your campus tour, look out for the Aquatic Research Facility where Michael Sweet, our Professor of Ecology and Nature-based Solutions, is leading on globally recognised research into coral spawning.