NCUK University Partner
De Montfort University
De Montfort University (DMU) calls itself “The Empowering University.” Its community of academics, students and advisers is built around helping students reach their goals, with courses designed and taught by expert academics to build the skills graduates need in competitive job markets. DMU positions itself as a top choice for international students studying with, or applying through, NCUK.
DMU is a campus-based university in the centre of Leicester, offering “the best of both worlds” by combining campus and city life. The campus has been significantly transformed in recent years and is within walking distance of the city centre, with named buildings including the Vijay Patel Building, home to the Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre.
The university describes a student-centred, innovative and inclusive approach, with employability and modern facilities at the centre of its offer. Its campus is vibrant and extracurricular, with more than 150 student clubs and societies and students drawn from more than 130 countries.
Leicester itself adds to student life, from the Leicester Comedy Festival and Curve Theatre to the King Richard III Visitor Centre and National Space Centre, plus one of the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India and partnerships with Leicester City FC and Leicester Tigers that bring student offers. DMU also describes itself as the only UK higher education institution that is a global hub for UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.
25th
in the UK (Uni Compare Top 100 University Rankings 2025)
7th
most eco-friendly university in the UK (People and Planet University League 2023/24)
Global Hub
for UN Sustainable Development Goal 16, described as the only UK higher education institution holding this status
Student life and careers
More than 150 clubs and societies give students connections and a supportive environment, alongside access to Leicester’s culture, nightlife and jobs.
The Careers Team offers guaranteed access to work experience opportunities, flexible career support, placement years through #DMUworks, and digital careers tools, alongside faculty-level careers teams, job fairs and networking events. The DMU Global initiative supports international experiences for students.
Student support
A dedicated support team covers students before, during and after their studies, including personal tutors, workshops, language support, counselling, health services and disability support. International students receive visa and immigration advice, orientation and a buddy system.
Accommodation
Named accommodation options are Newarke Point and Bede Hall, covering a range of budgets, with amenities including Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and communal spaces.
Facilities, sport and sustainability
Facilities include state-of-the-art labs and modern lecture halls, plus sports facilities; the Vijay Patel Building has its own workshops and studios, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre includes a pool, fitness suites and sports halls. Sport ranges from social leagues to competitive teams such as the DMU Falcons American Football team and the DMU Swimming and Water Polo Club, with DMUactive offering free weekly sports sessions for all students.
DMU’s sustainability work focuses on energy use, waste and sustainable transport, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and involving staff and students in environmental initiatives.
City life in Leicester
Leicester offers arts and culture including the Leicester Comedy Festival and Curve Theatre, plus local attractions such as the King Richard III Visitor Centre and the National Space Centre, one of the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India, and partnerships with Leicester City FC and Leicester Tigers that give students access to offers.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to De Montfort University, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.