The International Student Centre at the University was ranked as the best in the UK. It aims to work with all of its international students and constantly try to provide a broad range of services to them, helping them to settle in the UK and in making new friends.

Derby was also ranked number one for formally welcoming international students and in the top 10 in the world for international student learning experience.

Derby was rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and is a top 30 UK university in the Guardian University Guide 2020. Its academic strength is backed up by practical experience to ensure international students are ready for a successful career, wherever their talents lies.