University of Derby
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.
Coat of Arms University of Derby | |
Former names | Derby College, Derby College of Art and Technology, Derby Lonsdale College of Higher Education, Derbyshire College of Higher Education |
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Motto | Latin: Experientia docet |
Motto in English | Experience is the best teacher |
Type | Public |
Established | 1851 – Teacher Training College 1992 – gained university status |
Chancellor | William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor Kathryn Mitchell |
Chairman of Council | Chris Hughes |
Students | 19,685 HE (2019/20) |
Undergraduates | 15,320 (2019/20) |
Postgraduates | 4,365 (2019/20) |
Other students | 4,650 FE |
Location | , England, UK 52°56′20″N 1°29′47″W |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Blue |
Affiliations | ACU EMUA EQUIS ERASMUS Florence Nightingale Foundation Universities UK University Alliance |
Website | www |
The university provides over 300 study programmes at undergraduate level. Undergraduate programmes as well as short courses, foundation degrees and postgraduate degrees cover most academic disciplines and sub-disciplines. Currently, the university is home to around 34,000 students in all areas of study.
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