De Montfort University

De Montfort University (DMU) is frequently recognised for its excellence in several areas. In 2017, it placed within Times Higher Education magazine’s list of the worlds’ 150 best young universities the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has previously named DMU as one of the top ten most popular UK universities for home and EU students and results produced by the 2018 National Student Survey stated that student satisfaction at DMU is above average in comparison to other universities in the UK, due to its score of 86%.

It’s not just the university which is recognised as a great place for students. Major banking company, NatWest, produced a ranking which named Leicester as the third most affordable student city in the UK, based on how much time and money is spent on accommodation, bills, food, studying and socialising.

In the UK’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), higher education experts assessed De Montfort University (DMU) as a provider of “consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.”

DMU was ranked as the fifth best university in the UK for teaching excellence in a league table created by higher education specialists, Wonkhe, based on the TEF results. The university also placed first in England for assisting students with securing professional work or further studies.

A lot of this recognition is in thanks to many of the university’s award-winning academic staff. Academics and their teams have recently been awarded esteemed teaching prizes: Dr Angela O’Sullivan from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences won a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence from Advance HE and Dr Jo Rushworth, a senior lecturer in Biochemistry, was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship.

There are four separate faculties at De Montfort University, providing over 400 courses from foundation to postgraduate level. All courses commence in September, with several additional start dates in January.

The Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities offers programmes which span architecture, arts, design, fashion, textiles and humanities. Guest lectures have featured Jimmy Choo and Adele Parks.

The Faculty of Business and Law covers accounting, law, politics, business, marketing and more. Courses are tailored to industry needs and include optional study abroad years at partner institutions.

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences provides numerous accredited or professionally-endorsed healthcare courses, sufficiently preparing students with specialist knowledge and skills.

The Faculty of Technology’s course provision ranges from forensic computing to radio production. Plenty of practical experience is incorporated into courses, helping students to develop into graduates with qualities that are highly attractive to employers.

There is also the Leicester School of Pharmacy, which delivers a number of professionally accredited courses, and boasts over 100 years of education.

There are different entry requirements to De Montfort University (DMU), depending on the students’ country of origin. For undergraduate students whose first language is not English, they will have to supply an IELTS certificate (with a score of 6.0–7.5, depending on the course) or equivalent. If students cannot meet the language requirements they can take a pre-sessional intensive English course in the summer before the semester begins.

Courses are run by the Centre for English Language Learning which is accredited by the British Council and is a member of the British Association for Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes.

The centre also provides assistance to students during their studies. It has a number of learning facilities including a language lab, interactive whiteboards and AV equipment.

Other routes towards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from DMU include integrated pathway programmes. Working with Oxford International Education Group, De Montfort University International College provides the early stages of International Incorporated Bachelor's, Pre-Top Up programmes, and the International Incorporated Master's programmes. These have several start dates over the academic year and include a lot of information, education and support to help students strengthen their English academic skills.

There are nine different on-campus accommodation options at De Montfort University (DMU) for students. All rooms are furnished and international students are given bedding packs which consist of a duvet, pillows and bedsheets. Facilities on campus include De Montfort Surgery, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre​, and the Food Village.

DMU is closely located to Leicester city centre, and it takes less than 15 minutes to walk to the train station. Students have easy access to international food markets, numerous modern and independent shops, and countless restaurants and cafés. There are plenty of green spaces to enjoy, including Bradgate Park where deer can be seen.

The city hosts a vibrant calendar of events which students can enjoy, ranging from comedy festivals to Caribbean Carnivals.

A number of scholarships are available for eligible international students at De Montfort University (DMU). This includes the Principal’s Scholarship for Leicester Castle Business School, which awards GBP 3,000 to eligible students who have accepted an offer for certain courses taught by the school.

In addition, there are a number of different sports scholarships on offer. Up to GBP 6,000 can be awarded to talented and ambitious individuals.

International students can also take advantage of the early deposit payment scheme, which awards a discount of up to GBP 3,000 to those who pay their deposits far in advance.

DMU allows students to pay tuition fees either in full at the beginning of the course, or through one of the installment plans. Both plans require a payment of 50% of the year’s tuition fees within four weeks of enrolling on a course. The remainder can be paid in either three or seven installments across the academic year.