De Montfort University

Overview:

• Founded in 1870 as Leicester School of Art
• Received university status in 1992
• Named after Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester
• Over 25,000 students from over 140 countries
• Campuses in Leicester, Bedford, and Dubai

Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines, including football, basketball, and rugby
• Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union

Academics:

• Over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
• Faculty of Science and Technology
• Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
• Academic support services include academic skills workshops, writing support, and peer mentoring
• Unique academic programs include:
  • Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility
  • Centre for Cyber Security
  • Centre for Health and Social Care Research

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked in the top 100 universities in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023)
• Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
• Specialized facilities such as the National Centre for Computing Education and the Centre for Cyber Security
• Strong industry connections with over 1,000 employer partners
• Notable alumni include:
  • Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
  • Sir Peter Soulsby, Mayor of Leicester
  • Baroness Floella Benjamin, actress and politician

Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center with a range of services
• Accommodation services with a variety of options
• Library resources with over 500,000 books and journals
• Technology support with access to computers and software
• Career development services with workshops, job fairs, and internships