{"id":80594,"date":"2026-07-06T09:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=80594"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:21:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:21:34","slug":"university-of-derby-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Derby Ranking 2026-27: QS 2027, THE, Guardian and What It Means for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>QS 2027 ranks Derby #1201-1400 globally, down from #1001-1200.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Indian students need at least 70% in Class 12 for UG.<\/li>\n\n    <li>UG tuition for 2025-26 is Rs.21,46,300 (\u00a316,900), before scholarships.<\/li>\n\n    <li>CUG 2026 ranks Derby 79th among UK universities nationally.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students evaluating University of Derby before applying\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/#University_of_Derby_Ranking_2026-27_at_a_Glance\" title=\"University of Derby Ranking 2026-27 at a Glance\">University of Derby Ranking 2026-27 at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/#Why_Derbys_QS_Position_Dropped_in_the_2027_Edition\" title=\"Why Derby&#8217;s QS Position Dropped in the 2027 Edition\">Why Derby&#8217;s QS Position Dropped in the 2027 Edition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/#University_of_Derby_Ranking_in_the_UK_Guardian_and_CUG\" title=\"University of Derby Ranking in the UK: Guardian and CUG\">University of Derby Ranking in the UK: Guardian and CUG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/#University_of_Derby_Ranking_by_Subject_Business_Engineering_and_Computer_Science\" title=\"University of Derby Ranking by Subject: Business, Engineering and Computer Science\">University of Derby Ranking by Subject: Business, Engineering and Computer Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/#University_of_Derby_Ranking_Fees_and_Scholarships\" title=\"University of Derby Ranking, Fees and Scholarships\">University of Derby Ranking, Fees and Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/#Comparing_Derby_with_Wolverhampton_Sunderland_and_Other_UK_Shortlist_Options\" title=\"Comparing Derby with Wolverhampton, Sunderland and Other UK Shortlist Options\">Comparing Derby with Wolverhampton, Sunderland and Other UK Shortlist Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/#3_Takeaways_on_University_of_Derby_Ranking\" title=\"3 Takeaways on University of Derby Ranking\">3 Takeaways on University of Derby Ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-derby-ranking\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_University_of_Derby_Ranking\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About University of Derby Ranking\">Frequently Asked Questions About University of Derby Ranking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8ce14d5\" id=\"strong-university-of-derby-ranking-2026-27-at-a-glance-strong\" data-block-id=\"8ce14d5\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Derby_Ranking_2026-27_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>University of Derby Ranking 2026-27 at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>QS names its rankings a year ahead of release, so the edition QS released on 18 June 2026 is officially <strong>QS World University Rankings 2027<\/strong>, not 2026. That is why the same Derby band appears with both labels across different sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ranking body<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Current Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Previous Edition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QS World University Rankings 2027<\/td><td>#1201-1400 (global)<\/td><td>#1001-1200 (QS 2026)<\/td><td>Declined<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings 2026<\/td><td>#601-800 (global)<\/td><td>#601-800<\/td><td>Stable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Guardian University Guide 2026 (UK)<\/td><td>#58<\/td><td>#54<\/td><td>Declined<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complete University Guide 2026 (UK)<\/td><td>#79<\/td><td>#95<\/td><td>Improved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uni Compare Student Rankings (UK)<\/td><td>#1 overall (2027 edition)<\/td><td>Top 10, #2 for Employability (2026 edition)<\/td><td>Improved sharply<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS Top Universities<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Times Higher Education<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk\/universities\/university-of-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk\/universities\/university-of-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Complete University Guide<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/news\/2026\/university-of-the-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/news\/2026\/university-of-the-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Derby official news<\/a>, <\/u>University of Derby profile on Uni Compare via QS (2026 edition)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>Derby&#8217;s Uni Compare position needs its edition specified. In the 2026 edition, QS&#8217;s own Derby profile records the university as Top 10 overall with #2 for Employability. In the 2027 edition, Derby&#8217;s own official announcement reports a climb to #1 overall, #1 for Employability, and #2 for Accommodation and Course Quality. These are two different annual editions, not conflicting figures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Most agents and forums quote only the QS number because it is the one families ask about by name. Before reacting to a QS drop, also check the Guardian and CUG positions for the same university. The three usually move in different directions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d4fd6ba\" id=\"strong-why-derbys-qs-position-dropped-in-the-2027-edition-strong\" data-block-id=\"d4fd6ba\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Derbys_QS_Position_Dropped_in_the_2027_Edition\"><\/span><strong>Why Derby&#8217;s QS Position Dropped in the 2027 Edition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Derby ranking moved from #1001-1200 in the QS 2026 edition to #1201-1400 in QS 2027, which now covers 1,504 institutions, including 98 new entrants. A university whose research output does not grow as fast as newly added competitors slides in the table even if its teaching quality stays the same. Derby was established in 1992 as an applied, industry-linked university rather than a research-intensive one, which is the metric QS weighs most heavily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gap is structural, not incidental. QS&#8217;s Academic Reputation and Citations per Faculty indicators together account for a large share of the overall score, and both reward research income and publication volume accumulated over decades. Nottingham, a Russell Group founding member, reports a research and research-related activity portfolio worth roughly \u00a3743 million a year and was ranked 7th in the UK for research power in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Derby&#8217;s REF 2021 submission covered 10 units of assessment and 27 impact case studies, with particular strength in computer science and social work, but it does not publish a comparable income figure. That difference in scale, not a difference in teaching quality, is what shows up as a 200-place QS gap. A post-1992 university competing on the same citations-per-faculty metric as a 130-year-old research-intensive institution will structurally lag on this one indicator, regardless of how effective its teaching is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> A 200-place QS band shift sounds dramatic but can come from small citation-count changes across 1,500+ universities. I have not seen this shift affect visa outcomes, employer perception in India, or PR eligibility for a single client.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-232de19\" id=\"strong-university-of-derby-ranking-in-the-uk-guardian-and-cug-strong\" data-block-id=\"232de19\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Derby_Ranking_in_the_UK_Guardian_and_CUG\"><\/span><strong>University of Derby Ranking in the UK: Guardian and CUG<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Guardian University Guide 2026:<\/strong> #58, down from #54, weighted toward student satisfaction and staff-student ratio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete University Guide 2026:<\/strong> #79, up from #95, its strongest CUG position in years, weighted toward entry standards and graduate prospects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Times Good University Guide 2025:<\/strong> 96th nationally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Derby reports 94% of UK graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their course, per the latest HESA Graduate Outcomes survey, among the stronger employability rates in its ranking peer group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Weight CUG higher than the Guardian if you care about entry standards and graduate outcomes, since its methodology is closer to what employers and <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/post-study-work-visa-psw-in-uk-meaning-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Graduate Route<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> eligibility eventually reward. A four-place drop in the Guardian ranking is noise, not a concern.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-498d365\" id=\"strong-university-of-derby-ranking-by-subject-business-engineering-and-computer-science-strong\" data-block-id=\"498d365\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Derby_Ranking_by_Subject_Business_Engineering_and_Computer_Science\"><\/span><strong>University of Derby Ranking by Subject: Business, Engineering and Computer Science<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Derby ranking looks entirely unique once you break it down by subject rather than the whole institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Guardian UK Subject Rank 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Movement from 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Civil Engineering<\/td><td>#5<\/td><td>Up from #32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electronic and Electrical Engineering<\/td><td>#6<\/td><td>Up from #38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accounting and Finance<\/td><td>#41<\/td><td>Up from #47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business and Management<\/td><td>#51<\/td><td>Up from #74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>#58<\/td><td>Down from #43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business and Economics (THE global band)<\/td><td>#301-400<\/td><td>Stable since 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychology (THE global band)<\/td><td>#301-400<\/td><td>Stable since 2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/universityguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Guardian University Guide<\/a><\/u>, Times Higher Education, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/civil-engineering-construction-courses\/civil-engineering-beng-hons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Derby: Civil Engineering course page<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/engineering-courses\/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-beng-hons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Derby: Electrical and Electronic Engineering course page<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Civil Engineering and Electronic and Electrical Engineering are independently confirmed by Derby&#8217;s own course pages as Top 5 and #6 in the UK, respectively (Guardian University Guide 2026), a stronger signal for an engineering MSc than Derby&#8217;s overall QS band. Computer Science does not feature in the Guardian&#8217;s top subject bands but carries professional-body accreditation. For MBA applicants, the University of Derby MBA sits under Business and Management (#51, aggregator-tracked), priced at Rs.22,22,500 (\u00a317,500) for the Global MBA and Rs.27,30,500 (\u00a321,500) for the accelerated Global Block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If your course is in a subject where Derby ranks well, such as Civil Engineering, you should apply regardless of the overall QS band. Indian employers judge subject strength through interviews and technical rounds, not a university&#8217;s global QS number.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-in-uk-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best MBA Colleges in UK 2026 for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-958847a\" id=\"strong-university-of-derby-ranking-fees-and-scholarships-strong\" data-block-id=\"958847a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Derby_Ranking_Fees_and_Scholarships\"><\/span><strong>University of Derby Ranking, Fees and Scholarships<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Derby ranking only matters if the fee makes sense for your budget, so here is Derby&#8217;s official 2025-26 fee table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2025-26 Annual Fee (GBP)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Fee (INR at Rs.127\/GBP)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foundation<\/td><td>\u00a314,900<\/td><td>Rs.18,92,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>\u00a316,900<\/td><td>Rs.21,46,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate (standard)<\/td><td>\u00a316,900<\/td><td>Rs.21,46,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA Global and Global Finance<\/td><td>\u00a317,500<\/td><td>Rs.22,22,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA Global Block (accelerated)<\/td><td>\u00a321,500<\/td><td>Rs.27,30,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc GeoEnergy<\/td><td>\u00a320,950<\/td><td>Rs.26,60,650<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/study\/fees-finance\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/study\/fees-finance\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Derby fees and finance<\/a><\/u>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Exchange rate used: <\/strong>Rs.127 per GBP; verify the current rate before finalizing your study-abroad budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-studying-in-uk-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost of studying in UK<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarships, per Derby&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/study\/fees-finance\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/study\/fees-finance\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official scholarships page<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s Scholarship:<\/strong> Rs.2,54,000 (\u00a32,000) off first-year fees, automatic on enrollment if eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Payment Discount:<\/strong> Rs.1,27,000 (\u00a31,000) for paying your full annual fee upfront; stackable with the above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Alumni Discount:<\/strong> 25% off postgraduate fees for 2023\/24 or 2024\/25 Derby graduates enrolling by July 2026; 10% for earlier graduates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Stacking the Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s Scholarship with the Full Payment Discount saves roughly Rs.3.81 lakh on a standard postgraduate year. Students on external awards like <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevening.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevening<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> are not eligible for the Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s award.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b439170\" id=\"strong-comparing-derby-with-wolverhampton-sunderland-and-other-uk-shortlist-options-strong\" data-block-id=\"b439170\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_Derby_with_Wolverhampton_Sunderland_and_Other_UK_Shortlist_Options\"><\/span><strong>Comparing Derby with Wolverhampton, Sunderland and Other UK Shortlist Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS World University Rankings 2027<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Guardian University Guide 2026 (UK)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Derby<\/a><\/td><td>#1201-1400<\/td><td>#58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlv.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Wolverhampton<\/a><\/td><td>#1001-1200<\/td><td>Outside the UK top 100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunderland.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Sunderland<\/a><\/td><td>Not featured in QS&#8217;s main global table<\/td><td>#27 (highest-ever position)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coventry.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coventry University<\/a><\/td><td>#581<\/td><td>#70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Northampton<\/a><\/td><td>#1201-1400<\/td><td>#90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herts.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Hertfordshire<\/a><\/td><td>#851-900<\/td><td>#48<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-wolverhampton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS: Wolverhampton<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/coventry-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS: Coventry<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-northampton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS: Northampton<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-hertfordshire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS: Hertfordshire<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/education\/university-of-sunderland-achieves-its-highest-ever-position-in-guardian-university-guide-5317906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunderland Guardian 2026 announcement<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herts.ac.uk\/about-us\/news-and-events\/news\/2025\/university-of-hertfordshire-achieves-top-50-uk-university-ranking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hertfordshire Guardian 2026 announcement<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolverhampton sits one QS band above Derby. Sunderland does not clear QS&#8217;s global inclusion threshold at all, yet outranks both Derby and Wolverhampton on the UK&#8217;s teaching-focused Guardian table. Coventry sits meaningfully higher on QS (#581) than every other university in this table despite a broadly similar fee range. Northampton sits in the exact same QS band as Derby. Hertfordshire, while pricier for some courses, holds the strongest Guardian position of the group at #48. Assuming all similarly priced universities share a QS band is the most common mistake Indian applicants make when shortlisting them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The mistake I see most often is students mentally averaging a university&#8217;s QS, THE, and Guardian numbers into one score. These tables do not average. A university can sit mid-table in research and in the top 30 in teaching at the same time. Evaluate each shortlisted university using the single table that aligns with your optimization criteria, course by course, rather than relying on a blended impression.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-750a73b\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-university-of-derby-ranking-strong\" data-block-id=\"750a73b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_University_of_Derby_Ranking\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on University of Derby Ranking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check the table, not just the number.<\/strong> Derby&#8217;s QS 2027 band (#1201-1400) reflects research output, while its Guardian (#58) and CUG (#79) positions reflect teaching quality and employability, the metrics that matter most for a taught degree. Match the table to what you&#8217;re optimizing for before you judge the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go subject-first, not university-first.<\/strong> Civil Engineering (Top 5) and Electronic and Electrical Engineering (#6) rank far higher than Derby&#8217;s overall position, and both are confirmed directly by Derby&#8217;s own course pages. If your course is one of these strong subjects, the university-wide QS band should not be a deciding factor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ranking has no bearing on your visa or fees.<\/strong> Your <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cas-letter-uk-fees-requirements-sample-and-processing-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-uk-student-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student visa<\/a>, and Graduate Route eligibility depend on Derby&#8217;s sponsor license, not its position in any table that year. Focus your decision-making on course fit, the fee table, and stackable scholarships like the Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s Scholarship and Full Payment Discount.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about Derby&#8217;s ranking or your specific course fit? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Consultant_Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> to get a personalized comparison before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e47acfe\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-university-of-derby-ranking-strong\" data-block-id=\"e47acfe\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_University_of_Derby_Ranking\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About University of Derby Ranking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328411043\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Derby University a good university?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for teaching quality and employability. It holds TEF Gold, reports 94% of UK graduates in employment or further study within 15 months, and topped the student satisfaction table for Uni Compare in 2027.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328422472\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Derby Uni a Russell Group university?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Derby is a post-1992 university and is not one of the UK&#8217;s 24 <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/russell-group-universities-uk-list-of-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Russell Group<\/a> research-intensive institutions, unlike nearby Nottingham.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328441581\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the University of Derby expensive?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s mid-range for the UK. Most undergraduate and postgraduate courses cost Rs.21,46,300 (\u00a316,900) a year for 2025-26, cheaper than most Russell Group universities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328459100\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Derby or Nottingham better?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on your goal. Nottingham (QS #97, Russell Group) leads on research reputation and global rank; Derby wins on affordability and industry-linked teaching in subjects like Civil Engineering.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328483469\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the University of Derby acceptance rate?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Derby does not publish an official figure. Third-party education-data platforms estimate the acceptance rate for international applicants to be approximately 70-80%.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328561725\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the University of Derby require IELTS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Most courses ask for an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, though requirements vary slightly by course.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328582298\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the University of Derby employability rate?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>94% of UK graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their course, per the latest HESA Graduate Outcomes survey.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328605579\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Why choose the University of Derby?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The University of Derby offers TEF Gold teaching, strong employer links with Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and the NHS, fees below most Russell Group universities, and the #1 spot in the 2027 Uni Compare student satisfaction rankings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328630373\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the University of Derby student satisfaction rate?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Derby topped the 2027 Uni Compare rankings for student reviews and is in the UK top 25 of the Complete University Guide for overall student satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783328659690\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the University of Derby&#8217;s placement outcomes?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Derby reports graduate employment and placement rates in the 94-96% range across sources, backed by industry partnerships with Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Bombardier, and the NHS.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read QS 2027 ranks Derby #1201-1400 globally, down from #1001-1200. 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