De Montfort University

De Montfort University (DMU) is a dynamic institution with a long and vibrant history of improving people’s lives through education.

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.

Our reputation for quality and distinctiveness in teaching and research is a direct result of our heritage. Many modern DMU courses have their roots in the late 19th century and early 20thcentury, when the School of Art and Leicester Technical School began training apprentices for local industries such as boot and shoe manufacture, furniture making and design, hosiery and textiles manufacture, engineering, printing and book binding.

The university has grown and evolved over the years, but it is still dedicated to providing inspirational teaching to students and it has a significant impact on the world around it.

 

Location

Leicester, England (UK)

 

School & Faculty

  • Leicester Castle Business School
  • Leicester Media School
  • School of Computer Science and Informatics
  • School of Engineering and Sustainable Development
  • Leicester Business School
  • Leicester De Montfort Law School
  • Leicester School of Architecture
  • School of Visual and Performing Arts
  • School of Design
  • School of Humanities
  • Institute of Creative Technologies
  • Department of Politics and Public Pollicy
  • School of Allied Health Sciences
  • School of Applied Social Sciences
  • The Leicester School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Leicester School of Pharmacy

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Rankings

Rankings Subjects / Topics Resources
Top 60 Art & Design in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
Top 70 Best Universities in the UK Times Higher Education Rankings 2024
Top 250 Law in the world Times Higher Education Rankings 2024
Top 40 Fashion and Textiles in the UK The Guardian University Guide 2024
TEF Silver Award Teaching Excellent Framework Ratings 2023