University of Derby scholarships

• University of Derby Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

  Amount

  Tuition fee reduction of up to £5,000 for high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  Requirements

  Requires: Exceptional academic achievement and usually involves a separate application process with a personal statement.

  Closes in about 9 monthsDeadline 31 Jul 2027

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• International Student Scholarship

  Amount

  Tuition fee discount (specific amount for 2026-2027 to be confirmed, typically ranges from £1,000 to £3,000 based on previous academic years)

  Requirements

  Requires: Being an international student self-funding your studies, holding an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Derby, and meeting all course entry requirements.

  No fixed deadline

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• University of Derby International Scholarship

  Amount

  £3,000 tuition fee discount

  Requirements

  Requires: Enrolment on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, meeting academic entry requirements for the chosen course.

  No fixed deadline

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• University of Derby Alumni Discount

  Amount

  10% or 20% tuition fee reduction

  Requirements

  Requires: Must be a University of Derby alumnus progressing to an eligible higher-level course (e.g., undergraduate to postgraduate, or postgraduate to research degree). Specific academic entry requirements for the chosen course apply.

  No fixed deadline

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• University of Derby Early Payment Discount

  Amount

  Typically £500 tuition fee reduction

  Requirements

  Requires: Must pay full tuition fees by a specified early payment deadline before the start of the academic year.

  No fixed deadline

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• International Scholarship

  Amount

  £2,000 (Undergraduate) or £3,000 (Postgraduate) fee reduction

  Requirements

  Requires: An offer for an eligible full-time course and meeting academic entry requirements.

  No fixed deadline

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• University of Derby International Student Scholarship

  Amount

  £2,000 tuition fee discount

  Requirements

  Requires: Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course as an international student paying overseas fees.

  No fixed deadline

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• International Merit Scholarship

  Amount

  £3,000 tuition fee discount

  Requirements

  Requires: Hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course and demonstrate strong academic performance (e.g., equivalent to a UK 2:1 degree for postgraduate studies).

  No fixed deadline

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• International Undergraduate Scholarship

  Amount

  Up to £3,000 tuition fee discount

  Requirements

  Requires: Strong academic performance (e.g., equivalent to UK A-levels ABB or above) and an offer to study an eligible undergraduate course.

  No fixed deadline

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• International Postgraduate Scholarship

  Amount

  Up to £3,000 tuition fee discount

  Requirements

  Requires: Strong academic performance (e.g., equivalent to UK 2:1 Honours degree or above) and an offer to study an eligible postgraduate taught course.

  No fixed deadline

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• University of Derby Global Scholarship

  Amount

  Typically a tuition fee discount of up to £5,000

  Requirements

  Requires: Excellent academic achievement and meeting course specific entry requirements

  No fixed deadline

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• Derby Futures Scholarship

  Amount

  £3,000 tuition fee discount

  Requirements

  Requires: Strong academic achievement (e.g. equivalent to UK A-levels ABB for undergraduate or First Class Honours for postgraduate).

  No fixed deadline

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• International Excellent Students Scholarship

  Amount

  Up to £5,000 tuition fee discount

  Requirements

  Requires: International fee-paying status, successful admission to a qualifying undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, and strong academic achievement.

  No fixed deadline

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• University of Derby Developing Countries Scholarship

  Amount

  £1,500 tuition fee discount for the first year

  Requirements

  Requires: An offer to study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, and be a national of an eligible developing country as defined by the university.

  No fixed deadline

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• University of Derby Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

  Amount

  Up to 50% tuition fee reduction

  Requirements

  Requires: Exceptional academic achievement, strong leadership potential, and an impactful personal statement or essay.

  No fixed deadline

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• Chancellor's Scholarship

  Amount

  Up to 50% tuition fee reduction

  Requirements

  Requires: Exceptional academic achievement (e.g., UK First Class Honours equivalent), strong personal statement, and demonstrable impact

  No fixed deadline

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Collected from the University of Derby’s website. Last updated October 2026.

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