De Montfort University

There is always something new and exciting taking place at DMU, and prospective students need only visit the news pages of the university's website to see exciting stories about student achievements, new research projects, funding opportunities and more.

The university continues to invest in its facilities to ensure that students always have contemporary learning spaces, utilising the same equipment and software that students will use when moving forward with their career.

This can involve new buildings such as the VJ Patel Building which houses the Arts Design and Humanities faculty at a cost of £58million GBP, but often includes minor improvements too – such as the new sustainable heating sources planned for the Leicester Media School to help make DMU more eco-friendly. This is just one example of how DMU is constantly evolving to meet the needs of a changing world.

Learning spaces are renovated on a regular basis to maintain the high standards across campus. The campus also boasts of impressive libraries, with the Kimberlin Library open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The university has also been recognised as a top-20 university for its employability initiatives, with recognition for the work done to help students transition into their future careers.

De Montfort University is highly regarded for the quality of its teaching. Students can expect to learn in contemporary facilities, working with expert faculty who have extensive experience within their subject field and as educators – not just knowing the topic inside-out, but knowing how to best present that information to students too.

The university has recently switched to a new approach to learning, called Education 2030, which is a block-learning format. Students will study fewer modules at any one time, with the aim being that they can enjoy a more focused learning style, receive feedback faster, and benefit from a better study/life balance at the same time while retaining knowledge in the process.

The university is rated by QS – an internationally-recognised higher education evaluator – as a 5-star ‘excellent' institution. Only 15 other universities in the UK, and 100 around the world, have also received this accolade in recognition of their quality, making DMU part of a prestigious list.

De Montfort University is split into four main faculties, with each one being home to individual schools and departments. Each faculty offers a wide selection of courses working closely with relevant employers and industry partners to ensure students are ready to transition into the world of work or further study upon graduation.

The Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities is home to many of the more creative qualifications at the university, ranging from traditional to those that break new ground and push boundaries.

The Faculty of Business and Law offers a selection of courses, ranging from accounting to politics.

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences helps to train the next generation of healthcare professionals, with many courses accredited or endorsed by the relevant professional bodies in the field.

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media covers a huge array of subjects, from cyber security to video game programming.

The entry requirements for study at DMU can vary by course, but students can find the typical entry requirements needed for undergraduate and postgraduate study on the university's website. The requirements are broken down by country so that students can see exactly what is needed based on their own education system.

Students who are close to meeting the minimum requirements but fall just short are encouraged to contact the university. There may still be the opportunity for students to apply, with the option of taking on an initial shorter course before progressing onto the main undergraduate qualification.

All courses at DMU are taught and assessed in English, so students will have to meet minimum standards for the language if they are from a non-native speaking country by providing a certificate of their score. The IELTS scores required vary from 6.0 to 7.5 depending on the subject– equivalent test scores from other organisations will also be accepted. DMU holds pre-sessional English courses through the summer. They're suitable for students who would like to brush up on their language, while those who have not sat the IELTS test can make use of a free English Language Date Test.

DMU campus has an eclectic mix of both very modern and historical buildings, between the on-campus facilities and the surrounding city centre amenities it offers everything that a student could need to enjoy a healthy study/life balance. This starts with the classrooms and academic spaces, which are comfortable and equipped with contemporary IT facilities. There's also a 24-hour library on campus.

Student accommodation is plentiful and all within easy walking distance of the main campus facilities. There are nine different halls of residence owned by the university, prices to suit all budget types starting from GBP 95 and GBP 156 per week. Halls are all self-catered, international students are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, students have the option to choose from shared kitchens or studio flats.

The university also has leisure facilities to help students unwind around their studies. This includes the QEII Leisure Centre, a modern facility on campus for students and staff that includes an extensive fitness suite, Olympic size swimming pool, rock climbing wall and more. The Watershed and Beaumont Park are the other main leisure facilities, primarily used by sports clubs but available to all students.

International students applying for an undergraduate degree at DMU will pay annual tuition fees between GBP 14,750 and GBP 16,336, depending on the chosen course. A minimum 50 percent payment will be required before students arrive in the UK, with the option to split the remaining fees across two instalments in November and January for October enrolees, or March and May for students beginning their studies in January.

There are a number of scholarships available to international students to help with the financial burden of university study. The primary scholarship for international students offers eligible students an automatic discount on their tuition fees of up to GBP 3,000 providing they pay before allocated dates.

There is also a sustainability scholarship, for high-calibre students who are committed to helping the university achieve its Sustainable Development Goals. This can offer a discount on tuition fees of up to GBP 5,000 per year.

If students graduate DMU and wish to move onto a postgraduate degree at the same institution, they will enjoy a 20 percent discount on postgraduate fees.