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De Montfort University
De Montford University (DMU) is located in Leicester. It was founded in 1870 with the Leicester School of Art, but it was not until 1992 that De Montford was granted university status and degree awarding powers. The university took its name from Simon De Montford who established the first parliament in 1265. De Montford University has over 26,000 students across undergraduate and post-graduate level.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the De Montfort University.
Rankings
De Montford University ranked 85th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2027.
Employability
97% of graduates from De Montford University are either in employment or further study 6 months after graduating from De Montford University
Fees
For UK students the fees are £9,790 for the full academic year. For international students the fees range from £17,600 to £18,600 depending on the specifics of the course.
Bursaries
There are a full range of scholarships and bursaries offered by De Montford, find out more here.
Accommodation
De Montford University guarantees a room to all new undergraduate students, provided that they meet the deadlines to apply for accommodation and have accepted their firm offer via UCAS. De Montford has three university owned accommodation sites: Bede Hall, New Wharf Hall and Waterways Garden. Waterways Garden accommodation is primarily given to NHS students, due to their different timetables and working hours. Prices range from £89 per week to £185 per week, depending on the accommodation type. There is also an array of privately owned accommodation that the university offers in partnership with these accommodation providers. Find out more here.
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Students' Union
De Montford Students’ Union is a student run body that represents the interests of all students. When joining university students are automatically enrolled in the union and are encouraged to join in with union events. There are an array of student run societies and volunteering opportunities that students at De Montford University can join.
Famous for
De Montford University has one of the largest numbers of Teacher Fellows in the UK and has been awarded a Centre of Excellence due to its outstanding performance practice teaching.
News
Additional precautions include removing pointed knives from university halls and kitchens. The university also launched its Speak Out initiative to simplify reporting for harassment, hate, and sexual misconduct. DMU has been officially shortlisted for University of the Year. Often called the "Oscars of higher education", this nomination recognizes the impact of DMU’s Empowering University strategy and its campus-wide block teaching rollout.
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"Brimming with independent cafes, a plethora of vintage shops and three universities’ worth of students thrown into the populous, there are always new hidden gems to find in Leicester, and plenty of fun to be had".
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