My
Derby
Journey

We can't wait for you to start your journey with us! Find out everything you need to know from how to accept your offer, how to apply for accommodation, and how to get involved in Derby student life.

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Reply to your offer

If you have applied through UCAS, you can accept your offer via UCAS Hub and make Derby your Firm choice. If you have applied to us directly, you can email acceptmyoffer@derby.ac.uk.

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Save the date: Applicant Day

We have a special day planned for you where you can find out more about your subject, meet our Student Services teams, explore your future campus and student accommodation, speak to the Union of Students, and so much more. Save the date: Saturday 22 February 2025

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Visit us

Join us at an Open Day event to see and experience everything that the University of Derby has to offer. You’ll be able to visit all our inspiring teaching sites, find information on student services and admissions, and tour our award-winning halls of residence.

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Accommodation

We're proud winners of the Best University Housing and Best Environmental Management in The Global Student Living Awards 2024, as voted by our students. If you've received your offer and we're your first choice, you're guaranteed a room in our award-winning student accommodation.

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Fees and funding

Want to know more about the financial support on offer at Derby? Find out everything you need to know about applying for tuition fees, maintenance loans, placement year funding and bursaries.

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Cost of living

Coming to university is an exciting time, so preparing how you'll manage your money while studying can make your student life easier. We've put together some pointers on ways to make savings with tips and advice around making the most of your budget.

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Get Ready for Uni

Check out our Get Ready for Uni online workshops with alumnus, TV personality and educational expert, Baasit Siddiqui. We've also collected tips from our lecturers on tackling essays, revision and exams, plus some helpful advice from our students.

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Careers and Employability

We are committed to your success which is why we are ranked Top 5 for Employability (Uni Compare Annual Student Review 2025). Our Careers and Employment Service offers support from day one, and up to three years after you graduate - from part-time work to placements and studying abroad.

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Guidance for parents and guardians

Do you have a parent or guardian who would like more information about applying and studying at university? We're here to help! Browse through our pages full of guidance and tips to help them support you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will receive a personalised timetable 48 hours after successfully completing your enrolment in August/September 2025 which will be confirmed via email. At this point, you’ll be able to access your personalised timetable on UDo – your student portal.

If you’ve booked a room in our University-owned halls, you will receive an email offer containing the address of your room. You will need to formally accept this online. If you apply to the University of Derby through Clearing, you will receive an email offer within 24-48 hours of submitting your accommodation application. You will also be sent a link to join the Student Accommodation group chat on The Ambassador Platform (TAP) to connect with your future flatmates.

Your Resource List (otherwise known as a Reading List) is available via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or our Library website. Our libraries offer you a range of services to support you throughout your studies. Academic Librarians will help you familiarise yourself with the facilities and resources available, including bookable study rooms, course resource lists, guides, the library website and our laptop loan service.

More information

Applicant Day livestream

Watch our Applicant Day 2024 livestream on YouTube! Find out more about student life, student support, research at Derby and more.

Develop with Derby

Recently shortlisted for the 2024 Information Literacy Award, Develop With Derby is an online hub providing transferable skills support.

Chat to our students

Join The Ambassador Platform (TAP) where you can chat with current students to find out what it’s like here at the University of Derby.

Connect with us

Follow our social channels to see what's going on at the University as well across Derby and Derbyshire.