Highlights
- De Montfort University (DMU) was founded as Leicester School of Art in 1870, became a technique school in 1969, and then gained as an university.
- The university is one of the UK"s three most modern universities, according to The Sunday Times 2010 Universities Guide.
- The university offers more than 500 courses from preparation to graduate level across 4 faculties as well as a comprehensive English Preparatory Program.
- The University has excellent connections with industry and has the opportunity to find jobs in the future.
Why De Montfort University?
Here are the reasons why students choose De Montfort University:
Quality in education
Excellence in research
English support programs
Business life programs
High graduation rate
Accommodation in Campus
Award-winning student support service
Undergraduate programs
A friendly atmosphere
A modern campus
Location and Access: The school is located in Leicester. Leicester is just 75 minutes from London St Pancras and the Eurostar hub, which means you"re only 4 hours from Paris. The city"s train and highway links also provide easy access to other cities.
A small detail on the campus: According to the Research Assessment Exercise ranking, the university is ranked 59th among 115 universities.
Student Statistics: DMU has a 10% international student population. 125 nations are represented in the school. The number of female students in the school is more than half.
Program Options: One of the most well-known features of DMU is to prepare students for the job market. When you graduate with the school"s programs, you will be ready to work. English Preparatory programs are the popular programs among the international students of the school.
Education Standards: The school has received an outstanding Performing Arts Center of Excellence (PACE), with its success in the arts. We can definitely say that it meets the requirements of the business world with its training programs. You will learn and gain experience at the same time.
School Facilities: The library has wireless internet, work spaces for groups, cafeteria and multimedia centers. DMU, which is ranked in the top 10 in National Student Survey.
Sports Facilities: The John Sandford sports center on the campus of the DMU is also close to the dormitories. This sports center offers indoor sports facilities; such as basketball, netball, squash, badminton, aerobic.
Living Expenses: Weekly room rents are around 60 GBP.
Nightlife in the City: There are many entertainments organized by the student union.
Who is among the graduates of De Montfort University?
- Charles Dance OBE, actor
- Engelbert Humperdinck, singer
- Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards
- Ken Shuttleworth, architect
- Alan Lloyd, pharmacist
- Andy Gotts, photographer
Rating
Highlights for International Students
Institution code: D26
UCAS course code: N420
Duration: Three years full-time, four years with a placement.
Fees and funding: For 2019/20 tuition fees will be £12,750
Apply for the Vice-Chancellor"s Sports Scholarship, worth up to £6,000.
Entry criteria
- A typical offer is 104 UCAS points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level or equivalent (eg BTEC)
Five GCSEs at grades A–C including English Language and Maths
Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent)
- English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications at grade C
We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course
- International Baccalaureate: 24+ Points
Mature students
We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.
English language
If English is not your first language, an IELTS core of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.
Highlights for international students
Institution code: D26
Duration: Three years full-time
Fees and funding: For 2019/20 tuition fees will be £12,750
Entry criteria
Typical offers 112 UCAS Points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level
Five GCSEs at grades A–C including English Language and Maths
International Baccalaureate: 28+ Points.
Mature students
We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.
English language
If English is not your first language, an IELTS core of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.