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About
The University of Derby, formerly known as Derby College, is a public university in the city of Derby, England. It traces its history back to the establishment of the Derby Diocesan Institution for the training of schoolmistresses in 1851. It gained university status in 1992.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,820
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | =48 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 495 | 32.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =678 | 32.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Derby?
University of Derby's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =1,489.
When was University of Derby founded?
University of Derby was founded in 1851.
What are the top subjects at University of Derby?
Top subjects at University of Derby include: Hospitality & Leisure Management, Law & Legal Studies, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Business & Economics, Psychology.
Where is University of Derby located?
University of Derby is located in Derby, United Kingdom.