De Montfort University

Whether it’s great shopping, sport, music or art, you’ll find it in the multicultural student hub of Leicester. Right on the doorstep of our central campus, the diverse and welcoming student-friendly city centre boasts amazing nightlife, bars, restaurants, museums and a huge range of independent food stores. Leicester is one of the UK’s top 10 affordable student cities.

The De Montfort Students Union also features many inclusive student groups and societies so you’re sure to make new, life-long connections with like-minded students. 

Whether you’re Leicester born-and-bred, or calling the city home during your student journey, we can’t wait to help you find your people and show you just how much there is to explore.  

Our award-winning campus offers a safe space to live and study with easy access to accommodation, shopping and nightlife - all of this being on offer in the city centre. Prioritising sustainability and inclusivity throughout campus, we aim to create a friendly and supportive environment where students can thrive. Modern, purpose-built facilities and study spaces utilise industry-standard equipment and our Kimberlin Library boasts a wide range of resources with supportive staff on hand to help.  

Our campus also features the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre, a fully equipped gym and leisure centre boasting a climbing wall, dance studio, 25-metre swimming pool and a packed programme of workout classes for all abilities and fitness levels.  

The DMU Food Village is on hand for breakfast, lunch and dinner, providing a vibrant place to eat and socialise and our Riverside Café overlooks the beautiful canal and landscaped grounds of our Vijay Patel building.