The University of Derby guarantees a room in halls to all students, according to its accommodation FAQs. For 2026-27 its undergraduate halls range from £119.42 to £207.76 a week, and the university lists a £500 reduction on premium standard rooms at St Christopher’s Court. This guide sets out the halls and prices, what is included, how to apply and what to check before renting privately.
Prices come from the University of Derby’s 2026-27 halls prices page and the rest from its accommodation FAQs, checked on 19 October 2026. Confirm both for your intake before you pay.
University of Derby halls and 2026-27 prices
| Hall | Room type | Weekly rent | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Alice Court | Standard single | £119.42 | 42 or 50 weeks |
| St Christopher’s Court | Premium standard (discounted from £140.56) | £128.59 | 42 or 50 weeks |
| Princess Alice Court | En-suite | £150.57 | 42 or 50 weeks |
| Darley Bank | En-suite (small) | £170.59 | 42 weeks |
| Darley Bank, Peak Court, St Christopher’s Court | En-suite (Darley Bank medium; Peak Court and St Christopher’s standard) | £180.81 | 42 weeks (Darley Bank); 42 or 50 weeks (Peak Court, St Christopher’s) |
| Agard Court, Darley Bank | Premium en-suite | £187.25 | 42 weeks |
| Darley Bank | Studio (small, medium, large) | £192.43, £199.78, £207.76 | 51 weeks |
The university’s page lists more rooms than the table shows, including adapted en-suites at Agard Court and Peak Court. The £500 saving applies to a typical 42-week contract. For postgraduates, Flamsteed Court has double en-suites from £179.06 to £215.53 a week on 44-week contracts. Annual parking permits there cost £400 for a car and £225 for a motorbike.
What is included
The FAQs say hall fees are all-inclusive and fixed for the year. That page quotes undergraduate prices for 2024-25, so treat its inclusions as the university’s current policy and confirm them for your year.
- Internet: Glide gigabit internet, with wired speeds up to 1Gbps and wireless up to 250Mbps. Flamsteed Court has Wi-Fi only.
- Insurance: free room contents insurance.
- Cleaning: a regular cleaning service, except at Darley Bank and Flamsteed Court.
How to apply
- Hold a firm offer, conditional or unconditional, from Derby.
- Accept Derby as your first choice.
- Wait 48 hours, then apply for halls online.
Rooms are allocated first come, first served, so apply early. You pay a £50 booking fee when you apply, which is deducted from your first term’s rent. The FAQs do not mention a separate deposit or cover international students, so check the university’s international pages or ask the accommodation team.
University halls or private housing?
| Question | University halls | Private flat or shared house |
|---|---|---|
| Bills | All-inclusive, with internet and contents insurance | Gas, electricity and water may be charged separately |
| Contract | 42, 44, 50 or 51 weeks, depending on the room | Set by the landlord, so read the term and exit rules |
| Booking | £50 booking fee, taken off your first term’s rent | Usually a deposit, which should be protected in an approved scheme |
I have not listed individual private blocks or ranked neighbourhoods, because I could not verify prices, availability or area details against reliable sources. If you rent privately, view the property or a verified video tour, ask for the landlord’s licence details where required and never pay before you have a written contract. For other East Midlands cities, see our guides to Nottingham, Leicester and Loughborough, or browse all student accommodation in the United Kingdom.
FAQs about student accommodation in Derby
How much do University of Derby halls cost?
Undergraduate halls run from £119.42 a week for a standard single at Princess Alice Court to £207.76 for a large studio at Darley Bank (2026-27).
Is a room guaranteed?
The university says it guarantees a room in halls to all students, and you do not need a firm offer to start, though you do need a firm offer to apply for halls.
Are bills included?
Hall fees are all-inclusive. Private accommodation may charge gas, electricity and water separately.
Is there a booking fee?
Yes, £50 when you apply, deducted from your first term’s rent.
Is there a discount on any rooms?
The 2026-27 prices page lists a £500 reduction on premium standard rooms at St Christopher’s Court, taking the weekly rent from £140.56 to £128.59.
Sources
All checked 19 October 2026.
