De Montfort University (DMU), a public university in the English city of Leicester, was established in 1870. The DMU previously went by the name Leicester School of Art, but in 1992, It received university status resulting in the Further and Higher Education Act. De Montfort University was established in the 13th century and is divided into four departments: Business and Law (BAL), Computing, Engineering and Media (CEM), Art, Design, and Humanities (ADH), and Health and Life Sciences. The name honoured the 13th-century Earl of Leicester, Simon de Montford (H&LS).
A total of 2700 international students from about 130 different nations enrol yearly. They offer 300 courses at various levels: foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate. The De Montfort University originated from The Leicester School of Art and was established in 1870 voluntarily. The University has around 27,000 enrolled students in full-time and part-time courses. The campus offers ten halls of residence comprising 3000 university accommodation rooms. Roughly 60% of the University's research activities were classified as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. The institute holds a Gold Rating in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework. The campus offers ten halls of residence comprising 3000 university accommodation rooms.
In addition, DMU is affiliated with various prominent universities in the UK and is associated with Commonwealth Universities. It caters to over 20,000 students and offers courses in dynamic domains such as Engineering, Art & Design, Mechatronics, Pharmacy, and MBA Global. The city centre, home to various stores, cafes, and vibrant nightlife, is only five minutes from the DMU campus. The University's QEII leisure centre also has a vast selection of facilities available to students, including a climbing wall, a 25-meter swimming pool, and a dance studio.