De Montfort University (DMU) is a university of quality and distinctiveness. Situated in Leicester, our mission is to be a truly international university, distinguished by life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business, and a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and the student experience.
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4.2 out of 5 (27 ratings / 21 reviews) Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- DMU is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention.
- The student experience is not just about study, it is about personal enrichment, socialising and life.
- DMU has excelled in the National Teaching Fellows awards - the most prestigious awards for excellence in higher education – receiving 18 since the scheme began.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (42)
- M.Sc. Accounting and FinanceBusiness and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- M.Sc. Air Transport Management
- M.Sc. Applied Accounting
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Business Intelligence Systems and Data MiningSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Business Law - International Business LawKNect365 Learning
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Leicester Castle Business School
- M.Sc. Creative EnterpriseBusiness and Law
- School of Design
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Employment Law and PracticeKNect365 Learning
- M.Sc. Engineering ManagementSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.B.A. Executive MBA
- School of Design
- M.Sc. Forensic AccountingBusiness and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- M.A./PG Dip. Human Resource ManagementBusiness and Law
- M.A./PGDip. Human Resource Management (Distance Learning)Business and Law
- Leicester Castle Business School
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- School of Humanities
- M.Sc. Marketing ManagementBusiness and Law
- M.A./M.Sc. Master's by ResearchSchool of Allied Health Sciences
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Medical Leadership, Education and ResearchLeicester School of Pharmacy
- M.Sc. Project ManagementBusiness and Law
- M.Sc. Risk ManagementBusiness and Law
- Business and Law
Arts, Design & Architecture (25)
- M.A. Architectural DesignLeicester School of Architecture
- Postgraduate Diploma Architectural PracticeLeicester School of Architecture
- MArch ArchitectureLeicester School of Architecture
- MPhil/PhD Architecture - Research DegreeLeicester School of Architecture
- MPhil/PhD Architecture Research Degree
- Leicester School of Architecture
- MPhil/PhD Arts Research DegreeArt and Design
- Business and Law
- MPhil/PhD Design - Research DegreeSchool of Design
- M.A./M.Sc. Design InnovationSchool of Design
- School of Design
- MPhil/PhD Design Research Degree
- M.A. Digital ArtsSchool of Visual and Performing Arts
- M.A. Digital DesignSchool of Design
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Energy and Sustainable Building DesignSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.A. Fashion and TextilesSchool of Design
- M.A. Fine ArtSchool of Visual and Performing Arts
- M.A. Interior DesignSchool of Design
- Leicester Media School
- School of Visual and Performing Arts
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Pharmaceutical Quality by DesignLeicester School of Pharmacy
- M.A. Product DesignSchool of Design
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Quality by Design for the Pharmaceutical IndustryLeicester School of Pharmacy
- School of Design
Social Sciences (22)
- M.Sc. Applied Accounting
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- School of Visual and Performing Arts
- Business and Law
- Business and Law
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Health PsychologySchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.A./PGDip./PGCert. Health and Community Development StudiesSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- Leicester Castle Business School
- Business and Law
- Leicester Media School
- Business and Law
- M.A. PoliticsBusiness and Law
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Psychological Well-beingSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.A. Social WorkSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- School of Humanities
- M.A./PGDip. Youth Work and Community DevelopmentSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.A./PGDip. Youth and Community Development StudiesSchool of Applied Social Sciences
Engineering & Technology (18)
- M.Sc. Air Transport Management
- MArch ArchitectureLeicester School of Architecture
- MPhil/PhD Architecture Research Degree
- Leicester Castle Business School
- M.Sc. Cyber TechnologySchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Electronic EngineeringSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Energy and Sustainable Building DesignSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Energy and Sustainable DevelopmentSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.Sc. Engineering ManagementSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Intelligent SystemsSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Intelligent Systems and RoboticsSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Mechanical EngineeringSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- School of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. MechatronicsSchool of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.Eng. Mechatronics (Hons)School of Engineering and Sustainable Development
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyLeicester School of Pharmacy
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Software EngineeringSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
Law (18)
- Postgraduate Diploma Architectural PracticeLeicester School of Architecture
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Business Law - International Business LawKNect365 Learning
- LL.M. Business Law and LawLeicester De Montfort Law School
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Employment Law and PracticeKNect365 Learning
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Environmental Law and PracticeKNect365 Learning
- LL.M. Food LawKNect365 Learning
- KNect365 Learning
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert International LawKNect365 Learning
- LL.M. Law
- LPC/LL.M. Legal Practice (Part time)Business and Law
- LL.M. Legal Practice (Top-up)
- School of Humanities
- LL.M. Medical Law and EthicsKNect365 Learning
- LL.M. Sports Law and PracticeKNect365 Learning
Medicine & Health (18)
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Advanced Biomedical ScienceSchool of Allied Health Sciences
- MSc./PGDip./PGCert. Clinical PharmacyLeicester School of Pharmacy
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Health PsychologySchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.A./PGDip./PGCert. Health and Community Development StudiesSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- Practice Certificate Independent Prescribing for PharmacistsLeicester School of Pharmacy
- M.A./M.Sc. Master's by ResearchSchool of Allied Health Sciences
- LL.M. Medical Law and EthicsKNect365 Learning
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Medical Leadership, Education and ResearchLeicester School of Pharmacy
- School of Applied Social Sciences
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyLeicester School of Pharmacy
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Pharmaceutical Quality by DesignLeicester School of Pharmacy
- M.Sc. Physician AssociatesSchool of Allied Health Sciences
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Psychological Well-beingSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Quality by Design for the Pharmaceutical IndustryLeicester School of Pharmacy
- MRes/PGDip./PGCert. Research Applied Health StudiesSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.Sc./PGDip. Specialist Community Public Health NursingSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.A./PGDip. Youth Work, Health and Community DevelopmentSchool of Applied Social Sciences
Computer Science & IT (12)
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Business Intelligence Systems and Data MiningSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. ComputingSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Cyber SecuritySchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc. Cyber TechnologySchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Data AnalyticsSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.A. Digital DesignSchool of Design
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Information Systems ManagementSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Intelligent SystemsSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Intelligent Systems and RoboticsSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Professional Practice in Digital Forensics and SecuritySchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Software EngineeringSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- Business and Law
Applied Sciences & Professions (9)
- School of Design
- M.A. Fashion and TextilesSchool of Design
- LL.M. Food LawKNect365 Learning
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Professional Practice in Digital Forensics and SecuritySchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.A. Social WorkSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- School of Design
- M.A./PGDip. Youth Work and Community DevelopmentSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.A./PGDip. Youth Work, Health and Community DevelopmentSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- M.A./PGDip. Youth and Community Development StudiesSchool of Applied Social Sciences
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (9)
- Business and Law
- Leicester Castle Business School
- School of Visual and Performing Arts
- School of Humanities
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Coaching
- School of Humanities
- LL.M. Sports Law and PracticeKNect365 Learning
Humanities (9)
- M.A. Creative WritingSchool of Humanities
- M.A. EnglishSchool of Humanities
- School of Humanities
- M.A. HistorySchool of Humanities
- MPhil/PhD Humanities - Research DegreeSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert Independent Study - Leicester Media SchoolLeicester Media School
- Leicester Media School
- LL.M. Medical Law and EthicsKNect365 Learning
- School of Humanities
Education & Training (4)
- M.A./PGDip./PGCert. Education PracticeSchool of Applied Social Sciences
- School of Humanities
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Medical Leadership, Education and ResearchLeicester School of Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Coaching
Journalism & Media (4)
- Business and Law
- M.Sc. Creative EnterpriseBusiness and Law
- MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert Independent Study - Leicester Media SchoolLeicester Media School
- Leicester Media School
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Advanced Biomedical ScienceSchool of Allied Health Sciences
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Data AnalyticsSchool of Computer Science and Informatics
- M.Sc./PGDip./PGCert. Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyLeicester School of Pharmacy
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- LLM / PgDip / PgCert Environmental Law and PracticeKNect365 Learning
- M.A./PGDip./PGCert. Health and Community Development StudiesSchool of Applied Social Sciences
About
History
De Montfort University (DMU) is a dynamic institution with a long and vibrant history of improving people’s lives through education.Originally founded as the Leicester School of Art in 1870, the university has evolved through many incarnations including the Leicester Colleges of Art and Technology and Leicester Polytechnic.
Education
At De Montfort University (DMU) we offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, tailored to meet the needs of today's employers.We work closely with industry to design engaging courses that will equip you with the skills and experience to kick-start your career and get ahead in the competitive job market. Take a look at the courses we offer and find the one that's right for you.
Research
De Montfort University remains committed to undertaking exciting, innovative and rigorous research, and promoting knowledge exchange activities of benefit to the economy and society. We will continue to engage pro-actively with users of research in order to maximise the impact of our work, locally, regionally, nationally and globally.
Career
DMU is one of the top 25 universities for graduate employment, so we know what is important when it comes to helping you get a job after graduation. Our graduates have gone on to work at world-leading companies such as: Warner Bros, HSBC, Nike, KPMG, BBC, Gucci, Abercrombie and Fitch, BMW, Levi's, NASA, Disney, Radio 1 and Adidas. Our dedicated careers consultants can help you make the best decision on the career path for you.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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Why Apply through Studyportals?
As a trusted application partner of De Montfort University we make sure you can apply easier to programmes from this university. By applying through Studyportals, you get dedicated application counselling, the option of applying to multiple programmes and better chances of being accepted to your programme. You can apply anytime and let us worry about the deadlines.
How to Apply?
Select a programme offered by De Montfort University and start the application process. You will have to answer a few questions about who you are and what you want to study and create your application account. After you load your required application documents, you will be contacted by one of our application counsellors. The counsellor will make sure you’ll have the best chances of getting into the university. Finally, Studyportals will apply on your behalf.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
601
2018
601
2017
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
By coming to De Montfort University (DMU) you are embarking on an exciting and life-changing adventure, but you may still need some support along the way.
As an international student, you will have a range of support available to you that begins before you set foot on campus and continues right up until the time you graduate.We can provide information and guidance if you're planning your journey, and there is information on our website about transport from different UK airports to DMU. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us - we'll be happy to assist.We can advise you on many of the issues related to living and studying at DMU.
Housing services
Students can be sure of a place to live when they arrive in the UK as we guarantee all new students a room in our safe, well-equipped halls of residence located on or very near campus.
All rooms are furnished and DMU provides a welcome pack that includes a duvet, pillow and sheets.
DMU aims to provide a room for all returning international students upon request (subject to availability). Returning overseas and EU students will have the same choice of halls as UK students.
Library services
With around 1,600 study places and more than 700 open access computers (Macs and PCs), our four campus locations provide a range of study environments to suit your needs whether you are working as a group, practising a presentation or working quietly on your own. Our research shows that there is a direct correlation between use of library resources which includes study support and degree outcomes.
ICT services
Following student suggestions in the National Student Survey, we made a major update to our wifi services on campus and introduced the international Eduroam, giving you an immediate improvement in performance, and putting an end to problems with the wifi network dropping out without warning.
Medical services
There is a Student Health Centre next to the campus that provides healthcare for students at DMU and their families. If your course lasts for 6 months or more, you should be able to register as a patient and we recommend doing this as soon as you have registered on your course.
Student Life
Campus life
Student life at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) isn't all about studying; you'll have plenty of opportunities to try new things and make friends through your course, accommodation, sports clubs and societies.
DMU's £8 million QEII Leisure Centre provides students, staff and members of the public with state-of-the-start facilities for reduced costs. Equipment includes a 25-metre six-lane swimming pool, sauna, climbing wall, sports hall, fitness suite with free weights area and a dance studio.
Sports facilities
Whether you want to try fencing, play ultimate Frisbee, continue your love of football, or give martial arts a go, 40 sports available, and if your sport isn't represented it's easy to set up your own.Every Wednesday there is the opportunity to take time out of studying to play sports, which is good for mental wellbeing, as well as making new friends and keeping fit and healthy.
Student clubs
You can pursue existing interests or develop new ones; university is the perfect time to try out new hobbies and activities. Societies often offer discounts and hold talks from experts in their field, and activities, meals and nights out are key events in the calendar.
There are more than 120 societies you can join based around activities and games, politics, culture, media, music and performance, religion and more. If you can't find the right one for you then you can even start your own.
Accreditation
- Member of the Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- A member of the Association of Business Schools (ABS)
- Financial Analyst (CFA) Society UK
- Accredited by Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia
- Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) accredited housing qualifications
- Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Accredited Learning Partner
- etc.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
A professional education institution located in Leicester, the department of study offers a lot of opportunities to find what the world is.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall life changing experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Modern university with a great range of facilities. Great location in the heart of the city. A huge library full of useful materials. Committed lecturers.