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De Montfort University Leicester

ยท Public University

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Public University
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De Montfort University Leicester: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    De Montfort University Leicester is a public university in Leicester, England. It suits students who want a UK public university with a long local history and a broad academic identity, but the current programme catalogue is not published in the available details.

  2. What you can study

    De Montfort University Leicester is a public university in Leicester, England. The available details do not list subject areas or degree programmes, so the programme catalogue is still being compiled; check the university website for the current list of courses.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions route and check the website for entry requirements, required documents, English language conditions, deadlines, and visa guidance. If a programme has its own requirements, those should be confirmed on the course page before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee range in the available details; confirm the current tuition fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Leicester will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending, so check current local costs before you budget.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The available details do not state the language of instruction, so confirm that on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, English language requirements, accommodation options, and any deposit or arrival deadlines.

  6. How it compares

    There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom. De Montfort University Leicester is one of them and stands out for being a public university in Leicester with origins tracing back to 1870, so it sits among the countryโ€™s long-established institutions rather than newer providers.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about De Montfort University Leicester

What type of institution is De Montfort University Leicester?

It is a public university.

Where is De Montfort University Leicester located?

It is in Leicester, England, in the United Kingdom.

When did the university gain university status?

It gained university status in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act.

How many universities are there in the United Kingdom?

There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom.

Overview

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in Leicester, England. The university traces its origins to the Leicester School of Art, founded in 1870, and gained university status in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act. It is named after Simon de Montfort, a 13th-century Earl of Leicester who played a major role in the constitutional development of England.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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