De Montfort University (DMU) is located in Leicester, 150 km north of London. DMU is a large, modern and friendly university. We are the leading regional university in offering a wide range of innovative, creative and highly professional courses.

De Montfort University has over 18,000 students, of whom 2000 are international students. The compact and safe campus combines modern urban environments with scenic and historical spots. We offer academic excellence, a top reputation for research, good employment prospects and a lively cultural social life in a student-orientated city.

The city of Leicester has a long and prestigious history, which lives on through historical buildings, parks, churches, riverside walks, ancient walls, museums and galleries.

Teaching and learning is supported by continual first-class investment which ensures we provide our students with excellent state-of-the-art facilities. Research in the digital arts, e-sciences and technologies is thriving at De Montfort University, led by the Institute of Creative Technologies (IOCT) which is dedicated to innovative research into technologies for the creative industries.

Our five faculties offer over 400 courses, in subjects as diverse as fashion design, robotics, marketing, business and pharmacy.

The University is rated as ‘excellent’ for Accountancy, Business and Management, and Politics (Sunday Times University Guide 2006) and ranks in the top 20 for Architecture and Social Work (Times Good University Guide 2007). Successful completion of many De Montfort University courses can gain graduates exemptions from major UK professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIMA, CIM, RIBA, etc.

De Montfort University has a huge support team that will help with all aspects of student life. Some of the specific benefits provided to international students include guaranteed accommodation, an extensive orientation programme, airport pick-ups, excellent English language support and a wide range of scholarships.