The University origins go back to 1870 when it was known as the Leicester School of Art, fast forward to 1992 and De Montfort University (DMU) was granted university status, taking its name from Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, who established the first parliament in 1265.

De Montfort University Faculties

Today, DMU has around 20,000 students divided across its four faculties:

• Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities 
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
• Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media 

The university places a strong emphasises on career-relevant skills with many courses endorsed by professional bodies and teaching is tailored to fit with current industry practices. Its common for students undertake a work placement, taking advantage of connections with a variety of organisations that include Deloitte, the NHS, and the BBC.

DMU’s campus is a five-minute walk to the city centre, where students can find a range of shops, cafes and a thriving nightlife. The university’s leisure centre has a wide range of facilities open to students including a climbing wall, a 25-metre swimming pool and a dance studio.