De Montfort University is a modern university in the centre of Leicester, England, separate from the University of Leicester. It is best known for fashion, design, business, computing, pharmacy and law, with a large international student community. Choose it for a creative or applied degree in one of the UK's most affordable and diverse cities.
Leicester, United Kingdom
Official website: dmu.ac.uk
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Among the UK's leading programmes, with strong industry placements
Leicester is among the cheapest UK cities for students
Over 5,000 from 130+ countries
£16,000 – £19,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£9,000 – £11,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on dmu.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MSc Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MBA (Global)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MSc Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Fashion Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Fashion and textiles — a leading UK school with industry placements at major brands.
Leicester Castle Business School — in a medieval great hall in the city centre.
Cyber security — a National Cyber Security Centre-certified programme.
City-centre campus beside the River Soar, a five-minute walk from the station.
Fashion and design graduates work at Next, ASOS, Boohoo and design studios across the UK.
Computing and cyber security alumni join the East Midlands' software firms and national employers.
Business graduates go into management and finance roles in Leicester, Nottingham and Birmingham.
Pharmacy graduates enter the NHS and community pharmacy chains.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is a compact city-centre site beside the River Soar, with the Vijay Patel art and design building, the library and the students' union within a five-minute walk.
Leicester is a mid-sized city with some of the UK's lowest student living costs, a famous Golden Mile of Indian restaurants and Diwali celebrations. London is just over an hour by train.
CAS from De Montfort University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. De Montfort also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computing, data analytics, the MBA, cyber security and project management. Fashion and design courses are September only.
You need a Student route visa. De Montfort issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computing, data analytics, the MBA, cyber security and project management are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to CCC, with fashion requiring a portfolio.
Yes. De Montfort offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
