University of Derby Eligibility

The university has programme, course, and country-specific requirements for international students. In general, the country-specific requirements for Indian aspirants are as given below for each programme.

Undergraduate Admissions

• Indian students are required to have a minimum of 70% in Grade 12
• English language proficiency with tests like IELTS or TOEFL or PTE

Postgraduate Admissions

• Students are required to have a bachelor's degree from institutions recognised by NARIC or government recognised institutions or universities. The following degrees are accepted by the university:
• Bachelors of Arts/Science (special degree/honours) is accepted from a recognised university.
• Bachelor of Education (a four-year integrated programme) is accepted from universities recognised by UGC.
• Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (from IIT or Tier-1 University or the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore) is accepted.
• A score of 60% is required,  which should be comparable to the UK 2:1 and 50% for UK 2:2, including work experience
• English language proficiency with tests like IELTS or TOEFL or PTE

Read more about the Requirements to Study in the UK for Indian Students

The University of Derby provides overseas students with scholarship opportunities. The bulk of scholarships are given out in accord with the merit and academic excellence of the applicants. They include, among others:

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship - International undergraduate and graduate students who have excelled academically are eligible for the vice chancellor's scholarship. Students receive one year's worth of tuition for the programmes they choose.

International Excellent Student Scholarship: Students from abroad who excel in the classroom are eligible for a GBP 5,000 scholarship.

GREAT Scholarship: The institution offers international students who apply for postgraduate degrees a scholarship worth £11,000. International

Merit Scholarship: Students from India are eligible for a GBP 1,500 scholarship. To be eligible for this award, students must show exceptional academic accomplishment.

Postgraduate (PGT) Scholarship: International students enrolled in postgraduate taught programmes are eligible to apply for a GBP 2,000 postgraduate (PGT) scholarship.