Rankings of De Montfort University

De Montfort University, abbreviated as DMU, was founded in 1896 in the small city of Leicester, East Midlands. This university enjoys particularly strong post-graduation employment statistics, which can be explained by their commitment to work experience placements for all students on any courses. International students are well taken care of here. They receive orientation courses intended to provide advice and guidance on living in the UK, and free English language classes are provided to bring all new students up to speed.

Latest ranking updates for De Montfort University
  • March 2025: Publication of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies). Ranking position #501.
  • March 2025: Scimago Institutions Rankings update. De Montfort University achieves place 837.
  • January 2025: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) with De Montfort University in position 501.
  • December 2024: De Montfort University ranks 412 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.
#65
University Guru Meta Ranking
of De Montfort University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 31 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #42 
    • #52 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #18 
    • #19 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #29 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #32 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #21 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #26 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #51 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #35 
    • #205 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #81 
    • #103 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #58 
    • #67 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #11 
    • #149 
    Artificial Intelligence
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #69 
    • #88 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #69 
    • #90 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #245 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Design

    • #42 
    • #51 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #18 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Education

    • #71 
    • #89 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Engineering

    • #15 
    • #19 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #42 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #51 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #45 
    • #1023 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #52 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #56 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #64 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #34 
    • #40 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #74 
    • #88 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #72 
    • #89 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #201 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Mathematics

    • #44 
    • #54 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #42 
    • #50 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #18 
    Health Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #50 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #32 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #41 
    • #50 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #52 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #64 
    • #78 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #304 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #61 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #58 
    • #70 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #59 
    • #73 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #212 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #32 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #53 
    • #64 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #80 
    • #100 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #88 
    • #110 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #89 
    • #111 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #61 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #23 
    • #34 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #37 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #57 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #28 
    • #34 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #40 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #54 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #75 
    • #89 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for De Montfort University

Health Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#18 
Medicine & Health
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#18 
Design
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Arts Visual & Performing
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Engineering
Politics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#32 
Social Studies & Humanities
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#40 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#40 
Journalism & Media Studies
Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#50 
Natural Sciences
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#54 
Mathematics
English The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#58 
Languages & Literature

Student Ratings for De Montfort University

4.0
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 513 student ratings
Google logo Google ratings
4.0 (based on 513 student ratings)

“The opportunities are extensive both academically and socially, thanks to the clubs that the Student Union runs, which are usually linked in some way to particular course subjects . I have enjoyed my time at DMU.”

“The campus has facilities of a high standard that actually makes you want to use them, the Kimberlin library for example, which is where I spent most of my hard study hours. I also spent a lot of time in the QEII Leisure Centre to get some exercise in between. The only thing I would ask to be improved is the level of support given by some teachers, as they didn’t seem to want to sit down with me for a feedback session when I asked for them.”

“Societies and clubs are varied and well-resourced. DMU’s diversity is one of the university’s strong points, and these clubs are the best way to start meeting different kinds of people straight away.”

About De Montfort University

PROS

  • Ranked among the top 150 in all of England, according to QS World University Rankings. This can assist students when applying with certain employers.
  • Students highlight that the facilities allow learners to study in comfort, as well as unwind in their free time. Some popular examples include the Kimberlin Library, the QEII Leisure Centre with its swimming pool, Beaumont Park, and more.
  • DMU is a culturally diverse university, which helps international students to settle in more quickly and feel at home.

CONS

  • Some students have complained that online support is slower than expected, citing that they sometimes have to wait 48 hours to receive feedback.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1870
Telephone:
+44 116 255 1551
Address:
The Gateway
LE1 9 BH, Leicester
England UK
Website:
https://www.dmu.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
  • Welcome to Leicester
  • International student Prabhav talks about his time at DMU
  • DMU students from around the world
  • DMU Vloggers: Arpith’s reasons to study at DMU
  • Joanna’s top five reasons to choose DMU

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 234 students of De Montfort University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for De Montfort University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 77.6

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of De Montfort University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
19290
postgraduates:
4010
Total:
23300
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
5675
Computing:
2160
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
1775
Creative Arts and Design:
1685
Nursing and Midwifery:
1610
Sociology:
1430
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
1330
Law:
1315
Biosciences:
1155
Psychology:
950
English Studies:
610
Performing Arts:
605
Architecture, Building and Planning:
550
Education and Teaching:
360
Allied Health:
280
Social Policy:
175
Politics:
160
Materials and Technology:
160
History:
135
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
5
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
1335
China:
1065
Nigeria:
355
Pakistan:
145
Kuwait:
130
Saudi Arabia:
105
Thailand:
70
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
60
Cyprus (Non-European Union):
55
Egypt:
50
Bangladesh:
50
United Arab Emirates:
50
Malaysia:
40
Korea (South):
35
Ghana:
30
Zimbabwe:
30
Qatar:
30
Kenya:
25
Turkey:
25
United States:
20
Canada:
20
Cameroon:
20
Russia:
20
Iran:
15
Sri Lanka:
15
Jordan:
15
Morocco:
15
Brunei:
10
Vietnam:
10
Norway:
10
Switzerland:
10
Lebanon:
10
Philippines:
10
Algeria:
10
Nepal:
10
Oman:
10
Indonesia:
10
Bermuda:
10
Tanzania:
10
Colombia:
5
Brazil:
5
Jamaica:
5
Ecuador:
5
Barbados:
5
Peru:
5
Iraq:
5
Japan:
5
Sudan:
5
Iceland:
5
Ukraine:
5
Botswana:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Ivory Coast:
5
Libya:
5
Mozambique:
5
South Africa:
5
Bahrain:
5
Uganda:
5
Zambia:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Singapore:
5
Taiwan:
5
Uzbekistan:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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De Montfort University ranks #65 in England UK in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 379 universities in England UK.

De Montfort University ranks #2 in Leicester in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Leicester.

De Montfort University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 31 rankings of De Montfort University.

De Montfort University achieved #101 in THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for De Montfort University.

De Montfort University achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #2 in (Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism). See all subject rankings for De Montfort University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings De Montfort University ranks #2 among universities in Leicester and #65 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of De Montfort University.

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