Some MBA classes really do happen in a castle. De Montfort University restored the medieval Great Hall of Leicester Castle and uses it for its business school's events and postgraduate teaching. Most day-to-day classes are on the main DMU campus nearby, by the River Soar. The school teaches business, accounting, finance, marketing and management at undergraduate and master's level, with a large international cohort.
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Official website: dmu.ac.uk
De Montfort University
Great Hall of Leicester Castle, plus main campus
Leicester city centre
£16,000 – £19,000
International students, undergraduate and taught master's
£10,000 – £12,500
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.
BA (Hons) Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc International Business and Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MSc Accounting and Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Postgraduate teaching and events in a restored medieval hall.
A January start for many master's courses.
A city-centre campus a short walk from the station.
Graduates join retail, logistics, finance and public-sector employers in the Midlands.
Placement years are available on most undergraduate courses.
Graduates can stay on the UK Graduate visa to look for work.
Undergrad
14 Jan UCAS
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
DMU's campus sits between the river and the city centre, close to the cathedral where Richard III was reburied. Most halls are within walking distance.
Leicester is affordable, with a large South Asian community and good Indian food along Belgrave Road. London is about 70 minutes 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
Undergraduates apply through UCAS by 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling; apply about three months ahead of September or January to allow for the CAS and visa.
Undergraduate courses start in September. Many master's courses and the MBA also start in January.
You'll apply for a Student visa. De Montfort University gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Business management, accounting and finance, international business and the MBA are popular. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree, usually a 2:2 or equivalent, and IELTS 6.5; the MBA also asks for work experience.
DMU offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, open to business school applicants. Check the current awards on the university's funding pages.
