De Montfort University
Employability Rate
97%
Upcoming Intake
Sep 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 15,250 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Silver
Courses
Highlights
De Montfort University is based in Leicester and has its origins in the Leicester School of Art, which was established in 1870. Over the years it merged with other colleges and by the late 1960s it was the City of Leicester Polytechnic. In 1992 it became De Montfort University and today it has around 30,000 students including international students from more than 130 countries.
New international students (at all levels) who are enrolled full-time on DMU courses are guaranteed accommodation by De Montfort University.
International students have nine different halls of residence to choose from that are all self-catered. All accommodation is within easy walking distance of the redeveloped campus, and prices range from £95 to £156 per week.
De Montfort's International Student Support Team provides support before, during and after students are there. This includes an international welcome week, free airport pick-ups and a buddy scheme matching international students with local students. There is also free English language support of up to 2 hours a week.
The cost of living in Leicester is low: Leicester was ranked inside the top ten most affordable cities for students to live in the UK, according to a NatWest survey in 2021. It is around 25% cheaper than London on average and only one hour away by train.
Campuses
De Montfort University is situated in Leicester, in the east midlands region of the UK. Known for being a student city, the town centre's shopping centre, multiple restaurants, cinema, and nightclubs are mere footsteps away from the university's award-winning campus.
Leicester was named the sixth most vibrant city in the UK according to the Top Cities Vibrancy Report, 2023.
Ranking
by QS
711-720
by THE
601–800
by GUARDIAN
117
FAQs
The International Scholarship Award for 2023/24 rewards eligible prospective international students joining a full-time or part-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree at De Montfort University in September.
Its Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship is also open to international students, offering De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) graduates a tuition fee discount of 20 per cent.
The Leicester Postgraduate Partnership offers graduates a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses.
