United Kingdom Ranked #801 to #850
QS World University Rankings 2026
Ranked #601 to #800
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Ranked #117
The Guardian University Guide 2026 (overall)
Rated 8th best overall
postgraduate study by students in the 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in Leicester, England, founded in 1870 and offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and international pathway study options for international students. It delivers campus based teaching in Leicester and also offers postgraduate study at DMU London in Whitechapel, Zone 1. For international students, DMU publishes international tuition fee bands, requires a tuition fee pre payment (commonly at least 50 percent for many applicants) before issuing a CAS, and offers university sourced accommodation with weekly price ranges and a first year accommodation guarantee for new international students. Key benefits include an OfS Teaching Excellence Framework overall Silver rating, an established international student support environment, and practical campus facilities such as a major library and a full sports and leisure centre.
ACHIEVEMENTS
DMU’s evidenced achievements include externally assessed teaching quality outcomes, student reviewed recognition for postgraduate provision, and a track record of teaching excellence awards for staff, alongside a large portfolio of professionally accredited courses and a distinctive block teaching model reported by the university.
- Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) overall rating: Silver (OfS assessment).
- Postgraduate study rated 8th best overall by students in the 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards.
- DMU reported 17 National Teaching Fellows (as of August 2024 report).
- DMU reported around 170 courses accredited by professional bodies.
- DMU block teaching student survey results reported by DMU: 90 enjoyed focusing on one module at a time and 86 felt it supported work life balance (Student Experience Tracker Survey 2024).
FACILITIES
DMU is a city centre campus with core learning, student services, and sport facilities designed to support study, wellbeing, and student life. Facilities commonly include learning spaces, library services, student support hubs, specialist buildings, and sports and leisure infrastructure. Key facilities can be accessed on campus as part of daily student life.
- Kimberlin Library, Leicester Campus
- Campus Centre and Students’ Union, Leicester Campus
- Vijay Patel Building, Leicester Campus
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre, Leicester Campus
- DMU Museum, Leicester Campus
LOCATION
Leicester Campus
The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH, United Kingdom
DMU London Campus
Whitechapel, Zone 1, London, United Kingdom
NEWS
INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED
Intake
PRE UNIVERSITY
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
IELTS: 5.5
UNDERGRADUATE
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
IELTS: 7.5
POST GRADUATE
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
IELTS: 6.5
Programmes
List of all foundation programmes
- International Foundation Certificate in Business and Law
List of all year one programmes
- International Year One in Business and Management
List of undergraduate programmes
- Biomedical Science BSc
- Forensic Science BSc
- Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc
- Health Studies BA
- Human Communication Speech and Language Therapy BSc
- Medical Science BMedSci
- Criminology and Criminal Justice BA
- Criminology and Criminal Justice with Psychology BA
- Criminal Investigation with Policing Studies BA
- Education Studies BA
- Education Studies with French or Mandarin BA
- Education Studies with Psychology BA
- Psychology BSc
- Psychology with Criminology BSc
- Psychology with Education Studies BSc
- Psychology with Health Studies BSc
- Social Work BA
- Youth Work and Community Development BA
- Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc
- Pharmacy MPharm
- Animation BA
- Architecture BSc
- Architectural Technology BSc
- Design Crafts BA
- Design Products MDes
- Fine Art BA
- Furniture Design BA
- Game Art Design BA
- Graphic Design and Illustration BA
- Interior Design BA
- Interior Design MDes
- Photography and Video BA
- Product and Furniture Design BA
- Product Design BA/BSc
- Contour Fashion BA
- Fashion Buying with Design BA
- Fashion Buying with Marketing BA
- Fashion Design BA
- Fashion Textiles and Accessories BA
- Footwear Design BA
- Textile Design BA
- Creative Writing BA
- English BA
- History BA
- Arts and Festivals Management BA
- Dance BA
- Drama Studies BA
- Performing Arts BA
- Accounting and Business Management BA
- Accounting and Economics BA
- Accounting and Finance BA
- Accounting and Finance MAccFin
- Advertising and Marketing Communications BA
- Business and Management BA
- Business and Management MBus
- Business and Marketing BA
- Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation BA
- Business Management and Economics BA
- Business Management and Finance BA
- Business Management and Human Resource Management BA
- Business Studies (Economics/Finance/Strategy) BSc
- Economics BA
- Economics and Finance BSc
- Economics and Politics BA
- Finance BSc
- Human Resource Management BA
- International Business BA
- International Marketing and Business BA
- Marketing BA
- Business and Globalisation BA
- International Relations BA
- International Relations and Politics BA
- Politics BA
- Public Administration and Management BA
- Business Law LLB
- Business Management and Law BA
- Law LLB
- Law and Criminal Justice LLB
- Law and Economics BA
- Law, Human Rights and Social Justice LLB
- Business Information Systems BSc
- Computer Games Programming BSc
- Computer Science BSc
- Computer Security BSc
- Computing BSc
- Computing for Business BSc
- Forensic Computing BSc
- Information and Communication Technology BSc
- Intelligent Systems BSc
- Software Engineering BSc
- Communication Arts BA
- Film Studies BA
- Journalism BA
- Media and Communication BA
- Media Production BSc
- Electronic Engineering BEng
- Electronic Engineering MEng
- Mechanical Engineering BEng
- Mechanical Engineering MEng
- Mechatronics BEng
- Mechatronics MEng
- Mathematics BSc
- Physics BSc
- Physics MPhys
- Audio and Recording Technology BSc
- Music Technology BSc
- Music, Technology and Innovation BA
- Music, Technology and Performance BA
List of postgraduate programmes
- Psychological Well being MSc
- Youth and Community Development Studies MA
- Youth Work, Health and Community Development MSc
- Accounting and Finance MSc
- Accounting and Finance (distance learning) MSc
- Advertising and Public Relations Management MSc
- Business Law LLM
- Business Economics and Business Finance MSc
- Business Economics and International Relations MSc
- Business Economics and Marketing MSc
- Business Economics and Risk Management MSc
- Diplomacy and World Order MA
- Finance and Investment MSc
- Forensic Accounting MSc
- Graduate Diploma in Law GDL
- Intercultural Business Communication MSc
- International Business and Corporate Social Responsibility MSc
- International Business and Entrepreneurship MSc
- International Business and Finance MSc
- International Business and Human Resource Management MSc
- International Business Law LLM
- International Business and Management MSc
- International Relations MA
- Law LLM
- Legal Practice Course LPC
- Masters of Business Administration (Global) MBA
- Management of Human Resources MA
- Marketing Management MSc
- Project Management MSc
- Risk Management MSc
- Strategic and Digital Marketing MSc
- Architecture MArch
- Architectural Design MA
- Architecture and Sustainability MSc
- Cultural Events Management MSc
- Design Innovation MA/MSc
- Design Management and Entrepreneurship MA
- Digital Design MA
- English Language Teaching MA
- Fashion Management with Marketing MA
- Fine Art MA
- Interior Design MA
- Performance Practices MA
- Photography MA
- Photographic History MA
- Product Design MA
- Business Intelligence Systems and Data Mining MSc
- Computing MSc
- Creative Technologies MA/MSc
- Cyber Security MSc
- Cyber Technology MSc
- Electronic Engineering MSc
- Energy and Sustainable Development MSc
- Energy and Sustainable Building Design MSc
- Engineering Management MSc
- Forensic Computing MSc
- Information Systems Management MA
- Intelligent Systems MSc
- Intelligent Systems and Robotics MSc
- Mechanical Engineering MSc
- Mechatronics MSc
- Software Engineering MSc
List of other programmes
- International Business Management MSc (delivered at DMU Leicester)
- International Business with Sustainable Management (delivered at DMU London)
TUITION FEE & LIVING COST
TUITION FEE
APPLICATION FEE
£20 to £26
PRE UNIVERSITY
UNDER GRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE
£10,600 to £16,195 per year
£16,800 to £17,300 per year
£18,450 to £21,300 per year
Living Cost
Approximately £1,171 per month
ACCOMODATION
on-campus
Bede Hall, DMU owned and managed
Bede Hall is a DMU owned and managed hall available for 2025/26 entry and is self catered. It offers standard student hall facilities and is part of DMU sourced accommodation.
- Weekly price range (all DMU halls): £95 to £161 per week
- CCTV, secure entry and 24 hour security
- Up to 100mb broadband, contents insurance included, laundry and bicycle storage
on-campus
New Wharf Hall, DMU owned and managed
New Wharf Hall is a DMU owned and managed hall available for 2025/26 entry and is self catered. It offers standard student hall facilities and is part of DMU sourced accommodation.
- Weekly price range (all DMU halls): £95 to £161 per week
- CCTV, secure entry and 24 hour security, up to 100mb broadband
- Contents insurance included, laundry, bicycle storage, car parking
off-campus
Castle Court, Unite Students contract
Castle Court is listed by DMU as university sourced accommodation and is within the DMU halls portfolio. It provides high speed internet access included in rent and on site security features.
- Limited car parking available with a published charge for 2025/26
- CCTV, secure door entry system, 24 hour security presence
- Laundry and bicycle storage, contents insurance included
GALLERY