De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree awarding body. The name De Montfort University was taken from Simon de Montfort, a 13th-century Earl of Leicester.
| Acronym | DMU |
| Motto / Slogan | Excellence and Zeal |
| Colour | red and black |
| Mascot | Rosie and Monty |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 90 |
| Location | Leicester, England, United Kingdom |
| Address | De Montfort University The Gateway Leicester LE1 9BH UNITED KINGDOM |
Discovering gateways of opportunity that empower students, staff and our community to create a fairer society.
Creating a community of participation, fairness and collective responsibility; transforming individual lives and championing a fair and sustainable society.
De Montfort University's (DMU) overarching objective is to transform individuals through high-quality education and research, empowering them to make a positive impact on the world.
At DMU, the block teaching approach is a gamechanger. This distinctive method means you'll focus on one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results. They are one of only a few universities in the country where you’ll benefit from this approach. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than lots of exams all at once, you’ll have a better study-life balance so you can enjoy student life and get to know your tutors and course mates.
At DMU, university isn’t just a new beginning - it’s where you start building the future you want for yourself. Your degree is a powerful tool, and with the support of their award-winning Careers Team, you'll gain the skills, connections, and confidence to seize opportunities and shape the future you want.
As a DMU student you will benefit from opportunities to live, study and volunteer abroad. With one of the fastest-growing campuses in Dubai, a brand new one in London, the first British university in Kazakhstan and Cambodia, and a long-established campus in Leicester, DMU is a leading global university.
DMU is the first UK university to achieve a Silver Race Equality Charter Award for their work to improve equality, challenge racism and build an anti-racist community.
Check the entry requirements page for more information on the accepted qualifications.
Check the entry requirements page for more information on the accepted qualifications.
Applications are made via the Online Application Portal.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : (+44) 0116 207 8443
Professor Katie Normington joined De Montfort University as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive in 2021, having previously served as Deputy Principal (Academic) at Royal Holloway, University of London.
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Originally founded as the Leicester School of Art in 1870, the university has evolved through many incarnations including the Leicester Colleges of Art and Technology and Leicester Polytechnic.