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4.04.13.61409 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThere are many areas to go to study or socialise but just be aware around lunch time the campus can become very busy and crowded.
Derby University is a great place to study because it has such a homely feel and it just clicks for me. The campus is just right as it is not too big or not too small and there is always something interesting going on in the atrium. All staff which I have come across are super approachable and teach well and challenging in a good way that makes me feel like I am developing. They provide many resources whether it is online or in real life both academically and personally. There is nothing that can be improved to make my uni experience better.
18-24 years
First gen student
Its very easy to navigate! And attendance is easily tracked, also the app is easy to use and covers everything you need! Uni life can be very overwhelming at first but your lecturers will stop at nothing to ensure you get the help you deserve, which is incredibly respectable.
Supportive staff, good facilities and lots to get involved in. Would appreciate easier access to support for academic learning (complicated when needing diagnosis etc for support plan)
I have had a great experience studying at the University of Derby. The campus is modern and well-equipped, offering a fantastic learning environment. The facilities, particularly for my course (Business Management), are top-notch, with access to state-of-the-art resources and study spaces.
18-24 years
The community feel of the uni makes it easier to study here it feels welcoming every time even for new comers. The buildings are fairly new and therefore many facilities are available.
All the lecturers are specialised in what they teach so can not only teach the subjects effectively but are also able to add real life experience and examples which help understanding and add depth. The student support is somewhat limited. Although the services are in place, they are very limited so takes a long time between contacting them and then receiving the support.
Good support from some lecturers.
It's a good place to study as it has a nice location and is easy to get to from the station. The libary is really helpful when studying with dedicated zones of quietness.
It is a nice university, but it’s lacking societies and the town can get a bit boring unless you wanna go out all the time. The university itself is good and the lecturers are really nice.
I have enjoyed everything so far while being at university, I have not found any faults
brilliant introduction, very helpful easy to navigate
The facilities are easy to access and of very high quality. My only issues would be the difficulty in getting buses at certain times. I understand they are free but because of the distance from the university it is difficult to prepare for the time it will take to get there on time
The campus is nice, the staff on site at Chesterfield campus are friendly.
The location is near my accommodation and I'm glad this is not the main building, otherwise it will be crowded. I would like an improvement on the cafeteria, there's not much food selection. In addition, there is a limited space for studying.
The facilities are great, and the staff are super supportive! The only things that could be improved, are the admin side of things. I had trouble completing enrollment and have had problems with the online systems- as has everyone else on the course, but the support teams have been lovely.
if i talk with university, everything is amazing specially teaching method is really very good, moreover transport free service is also very good for student so we can come on time.
4.3
I am super impressed with my first term at Derby. It was a friendly and professional start. I felt included and supported. The staff could not have done anymore to support us and give us a great beginning to university life.
The digital teaching tools are excellent.