De Montfort University

De Montfort University is a public university located at the Gateway House in Leicester. It is known for providing skills to prepare students for lucrative careers alongside inviting employers of both national and international status at their graduate fairs. The University provides quality education that has been fused with relevant and opportunistic subjects of many study fields. De Montfort University has a multicultural environment where creativity and intelligence surround life on campus.

The University originated as the Leicester School of Art back in 1870, and over the years it has merged with colleges like the Leicester College of Art and Technology and Leicester Polytechnic. Most of the contemporary courses offered here were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries when the School of Art and Leicester Technical School started their training progress to cater to the needs of the locals who were mainly into businesses such as furniture, hosiery, textile, engineering, printing, and bookbinding. The De Montfort University was officially given university status on 26th June 1992.

• De Montfort University has been given a Gold standard, which is the highest standard for any university to be declared by the Teaching Excellence Framework.
• The University offers a one-year job placement after graduation with full-time pay for most of the courses offered within the university.
• The global program at De Montfort University allows all students from every corner of the world to be part of a global experience, which hugely benefits students.
• The International Student Support Team offers many services that come in handy for international students. A few services they offer are global welcome week, free airport pick-ups, schemes to match fresh students with ongoing students to assist in settling in a new environment, and free English language studies. Most of the academic services are offered for 2 hours per week for undergraduate students and 3 hours a week for postgraduate students.
• De Montfort University has strong connections with top national as well as international employers like BBC, Caterpillar, Deloitte, HP, and NHS, which provide students with huge opportunities during their time of study at the university and possibly after graduation.

De Montfort University offers exceptional programs for career advancement and industrial familiarity to utilize the experience of the student towards the best outcome they can offer. Within each degree provided here there are thrilling opportunities for all students. To top that, there are continuous activities to suitably guide graduates with their careers. Again, students as members of the ‘DMUforlife’ flagship program are provided with various opportunities that will open doors to internships, networking events, employment exhibitions, online services, and resources.

According to the Higher Education Statistics Authority (last updated in 2017), the employability rate of graduates from De Montfort University is 97.3%.

Notable Alumni:

Some of the notable alumni of de Montfort University are:

• Keeley Emma Donovan - an English journalist and broadcaster currently working with BBC as the weather presenter for television and radio stations of North England.
• Lewis Walton Moody - a retired English rugby union player who was part of the winning team of the 2003 World Cup. He was also known by the nickname of  “Mad Dog” because of his passion for the game as well as his competitive nature. He has won five premiership medals in his career and in 2012 but had to retire from the sport due to a knee injury, which did not permit him to continue any further.
• Michael Edwards - an English ski-jumper and Olympian who represented Great Britain in the Olympic ski-jumping, and held on to the record for 13 years. He also held another record for jumping over 6 buses in speed skiing.
• Akram Hossain Khan - an English dancer and choreographer from Bangladesh with a background in classical kathak training and contemporary dance. He has won many awards including international, national, and doctorates, from the year 2000 until 2016, for his outstanding performance and choreography skills in the UK.

Student Services:

Students can find part-time jobs that will support them financially during their studies. There is a job agency for students known as Unitemps that is available on-campus. Jobs through Unitemps can help students pay off their living expenses. Hence, students are encouraged to register with Unitemps to be able to apply for jobs anywhere within their reach. Students can also contact or visit the career service in the university when they need help in writing CVs, cover letters, preparing for interviews, and more.

Accommodation:

The accommodation provided in this University is very modern and within close distance to both the campus and the city centre. There are 10 options of self-catered halls of residence with prices ranging from £99 – £185.61 to choose from.

Medical Services:

The University has incorporated a Student Health Centre de Montfort Surgery to offer students medical services when they require it. Students can register at the surgery to be eligible for a wide range of NHS benefits in the UK. Students who are not entitled to the NHS are advised to get health insurance before leaving for the UK.

Sports Facilities:

The University has been investing millions of pounds into their sports facilities for the students. These investments include sports centres, outdoor parks, FA standard grass and artificial pitches. The sports clubs in the University usually take part in various competitions and local leagues across their regional areas. They provide proper discipline and order to achieve an acceptable standard for their sports activities.