De Montfort University

🥇 Ranked #1 globally for overall student satisfaction by the International Student Barometer (2024)
🏆 Named Best Careers Employability Team in the UK by Target Jobs (2024) — ahead of Russell Group competitors
💼 92% undergraduate and 90% postgraduate employment within 15 months of graduation
🌍 2,700 international students from 130 countries with courses designed around global employer skill needs
🤝 Frontrunners placement scheme and Unitemps platform embed paid work experience into every student’s journey
📍 Leicester is one of the UK’s most multicultural and affordable cities — with a strong creative and tech economy

The employment rate at De Montfort University is 97% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

Post-study work permit options at De Montfort University in the United Kingdom depend on your qualification level: All graduates can work for 18 months after graduation;

PhD graduates can work for 3 years after graduation.

Note: If you are a doctor or nurse, or you work in health or adult social care, you may be eligible for the Health and Care Worker visa (lower cost and does not require IHS)
 

De Montfort University offers international students a comprehensive range of support services, including:

• UK Student visa guidance and CAS support through DMU's International Student Advisory Service (ISAS)

• DMU International Scholarships available for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate international students

• Academic skills workshops, English language support, and tutoring through the Library and Learning Services team

• DMU-managed student accommodation in Leicester with international student floors and welfare support staff

• Career development, employer connections, and graduate employment support through the DMU Careers team

Some of the rankings of De Montfort University include:

#601-800 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

#120 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)

De Montfort University is accredited by the Office for Students (OfS) and Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at De Montfort University is approximately GBP 16,800. The median fee for a postgraduate degree or diploma at De Montfort University is approximately GBP 18,100.

Work permissions for international students at De Montfort University in United Kingdom depend on your study level:

• For Diploma or certificate courses, students can work up to 10 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks.

• For Degree courses, students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks. 

No separate work permit is required. Part-time students cannot work. Students can't set up their own business or be self-employed (freelance).

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at De Montfort University for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

We do not have any courses from De Montfort University that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.