De Montfort University

De Montfort University (DMU), based in Leicester, in the heart of England, offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching and world-class facilities. The University is proud to be one of the top 25 universities for graduate employment and offers a great student experience.

International Partnerships

DMU is a truly global university, with students from more than 130 countries and 155 quality international partnerships providing placement opportunities around the world.

Award-Winning Teaching

DMU has excelled in the National Teaching Fellow awards − the most prestigious awards for excellence in higher education – receiving 18 since the scheme began. More than 170 of its courses are professionally accredited, boosting students’ employability.

Four faculties offer 400 diverse undergraduate and postgraduate subjects and its 22,000 students are superbly supported by 2,700 staff.

Life-changing Research

DMU has a long history of innovative, life-changing research, which has gained national and international recognition. The University is actively involved in hundreds of ‘real world’ projects that combine the highest academic quality with impact on the public good.

World-Class Facilities

DMU’s world-class facilities provide students with purpose-built, state-of-the-art learning environments equipped with cutting-edge technology; and its current £136 million campus transformation highlights its commitment to creating the modern, inspiring environment that its students deserve.

When it is time to study, the Kimberlin Library has a wide range of resources and services which support learning, teaching, research and scholarship across the university; when it is time to play, the £8 million QEII Leisure Centre has a 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool, eight-court sports hall, climbing wall, fitness suite and dance studio for its students.

Career Support

DMU is committed to providing career-relevant skills through its strong links with leading national and international employers such as the BBC, Caterpillar, Deloitte, HP and the NHS. Many of its courses offer work placements, 1,850 in total, which enable students to put theory into practice and develop CV-enhancing skills.  Employment opportunities are also offered through innovative Frontrunners’ paid placement scheme and Unitemps, an in-house employment agency.

These links with industry have also enabled DMU graduates to help Leicester match London for new business success, according to influential magazine, The Economist. 

Every student at DMU is also given the chance to enhance their CV by becoming involved in the university’s unique community initiative, the Square Mile project, which offers internships, project management experience and a wide range of volunteering opportunities. DMU Square Mile won the 2014 Guardian University Award for outstanding positive contribution to the local community.

Student Life

De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU) ensures students have the best-possible experience at DMU. There are close to 100 sports teams and societies for students to join and meet new friends who share similar interests. Located in the Campus Centre, students can relax in The Lounge, enjoy refreshments in The Lobby and party in the award-winning venue, Level 1.

Students also benefit from huge discounts on sports tickets thank to DMU’s partnerships with Leicester City Football Club, newly-promoted to the Premier League; 10-times rugby union champions Leicester Tigers, and Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

Student Speak

Mustafa Hussain (India)/ BA Accounting and Finance student

“I chose to study Accounting and Finance at DMU because I wanted the highest quality British education at a university that not only promised but could also deliver a truly international exposure and a first class student experience I wanted a career with excellent job prospects and DMU business school offered great help in making CVs or cover letters for better future.”

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