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Derby · QS World #1201
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Derby
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Derby leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Derby at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Derby both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,900 at University of Derby: DN Colleges Group is about £4,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,500 at University of Derby: DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby is higher in 9 and DN Colleges Group in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £26,500 from University of Derby. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of Derby in 2, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
DN Colleges Group
University of Derby
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Derby
64 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
- 🇮🇳India15.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
- 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%
Subjects
23 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
DN Colleges Group
University of Derby
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Health & Social Care
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Building & Construction
Teacher Training
Business Studies
Mental Health Nursing
Childhood & Youth Studies
Computing & IT
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Business Information Systems, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Fine Art, General Engineering.
Only at DN Colleges Group
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Derby
- £16,900
DN Colleges Group is about £4,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Derby
- £17,500
DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
DN Colleges Group
University of Derby
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction93%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,000No dataSatisfaction85%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,50084%Satisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,00095%Satisfaction90%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£20,50098%Satisfaction98%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction83%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500100%Satisfaction95%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00096%Satisfaction93%Teacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)£26,50096%SatisfactionNo dataBusiness Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00088%Satisfaction79%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500100%Satisfaction85%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000100%Satisfaction86%
Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
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Golding Awards
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Sarah Essam Football Scholarship
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Sitwell Scholarship
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Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
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FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Derby: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Derby cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,900 at University of Derby: DN Colleges Group is about £4,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,500 at University of Derby: DN Colleges Group is about £5,000 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and University of Derby?
Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Building & Construction, Teacher Training, Business Studies, Mental Health Nursing and 11 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Derby better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £19,000 from University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Derby offer more courses?
University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Derby?
DN Colleges Group teaches 3 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Animal Science, English Literature and Social Policy & Public Policy.
What can you study at University of Derby but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Derby teaches 51 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Marketing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Economics, English Studies, Law, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 43 more.
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