De Montfort University

Es. 1870 | Excellentia et Studium

Es. 1870 | Excellentia et Studium

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

28,335

Student Faculty Ratio

17.33

Internationality Factor

28%

Avg Tuition per Student

£7,300

Net assets (2024)

£301.6 milion

Total Income

£243.0 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

De Montfort University (DMU), located in Leicester, boasts a rich heritage, having provided high-quality education for over 150 years. The university offers an optimal blend of modern facilities, a supportive academic environment, and excellent teaching standards. Expert input from leading employers and professional bodies continuously enriches the academic offerings at DMU, ensuring that students receive education that is relevant and career-focused.

DMU holds a prestigious 5-star rating for excellence by QS, an internationally recognized evaluator of higher education performance. This places DMU among a select group of 15 universities in the...

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The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female55%

Male45%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic50%

Non-academic50%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree69%

Postgraduate (taught)22%

Other undergraduate7%

Postgraduate (research)2%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

To enroll in a postgraduate degree at De Montfort University, applicants generally need an undergraduate law degree at 2:2 or above (or equivalent). However, students with relevant industry or professional experience will also be considered. Additionally, students must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement. Individual merits are considered for each application, so prospective students should contact the admissions department for more information. For PhDs, a master's degree is preferred but not always mandatory. To find out more about the latest entry requirements and key dates, visit the university's website.

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1870

Leicester School of Art is founded.

1897

Leicester Technical School is founded.

1969

Both institutions are merged to form Leicester Polytechnic.

1992

Leicester Polytechnic gains university status, becoming De Montfort University.

Public Figures

Richard Armitage

Alumnus, British actor known for his work in The Hobbit trilogy and Hannibal TV series

Mahmoud Mohieldin

Alumnus, Senior Vice President of the World Bank Group

Maggie Philbin

Alumnus, British science and technology presenter