Overview

De Montfort University (DMU) is a British university situated in the multi-cultural city of Leicester. With a central location in the UK, the university's modern, vibrant campus is an ideal base for international students to travel and explore the country while they study. Ambition, innovation and community are at the heart of DMU's teaching and research.

DMU offers an outstanding range of courses designed to meet the needs of international students in today's global job market. The university's dynamic, forward-looking attitude has enabled DMU's five faculties to foster strong partnerships with local and international business, institutions and research bodies, meaning students are offered the best work experience placement with major UK companies such as the BBC, Orange and Jaguar Land Rover. International students form around ten per cent of DMU's 23,000 student population. More than 100 countries from around the world are represented on campus, forming a diverse student community, vital to the intellectual and cultural success of DMU.

Leicester Business School,based in the newly opened £35-million landmark Hugh Aston building for Business & Law, was ranked seventh for overall student satisfaction in the Times Good University Guide 2010.

DMU was in the top three of all modern universities and ranked 57th out of 122 institutions in the Sunday Times University Guide 2009. In 2005, DMU was awarded Centre for Excellence status for its distinguished reputation in Performing Arts. . DMU's strong links with industry create highly employable graduates who work at reputable companies such as Audi, Sega, Next, Reebok, Dyson, Habitat, H&M and Conrad Design. The university is an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Approved Learning Partner with Gold Status. Many courses offer exemptions from a number of professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIMA, CIM, IDM and CIPD.

Location & Facilities

Location
Leicester is a vibrant, modern and diverse city located in the middle of the UK. Access to other parts of the UK is easy, as the city has excellent transport links, Leicester to London by train takes just 75 minutes. Three billion pounds of regeneration has created a wide range of restaurants, designer shops, music venues, multiplex cinemas, theatres and much more.

Facilities
DMU has invested £186.5 million in the city campus since 2000.. The brand new Hugh Aston building,home to the faculty of Business and Law, not only has state-of-the-art facilities, but has transformed the campus with an attractive open space for students, staff and the general public to meet. There are currently more than 2,000 computers available across the university and free internet access is available in faculty buildings, Student Services and the 24-hour Kimberlin library,

Accommodation
All DMU accommodation is modern, safe and conveniently located on, or close to, the city campus. The Student Services housing team work hard to try and secure all international students an offer of a place in student accommodation throughout their academic course. DMU's Student Housing Office can provide lists of available property in the area and give advice on contracts and tenancy agreements.