De Montfort University
De Montfort University is a public university in Leicester founded in 1870 as Leicester School of Art, which gained university status in 1992. It is on the register of student sponsors and takes undergraduate applications through UCAS.
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One record matters more than any ranking when reading a university page: the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits an institution to issue the CAS a student visa requires. De Montfort University is on it. The visa itself is set out at UK visas and immigration.
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What kind of university is De Montfort University?
De Montfort University is a public university in Leicester, founded in 1870 as Leicester School of Art, gaining university status in 1992. It is named after Simon de Montfort, who called England's first representative parliament in 1265.
The campus stands in the Newarke area south of Leicester city centre, among medieval buildings, as a single site. Teaching rooms, the library and the students' union building are within walking distance of one another.
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Which subjects stand out at De Montfort University?
The subjects De Montfort University is known for are art and design, business and law, computing and engineering, media production and health and life sciences. Those headings correspond to the university's four faculties, and each publishes its own entry requirement.
art and design
fashion, graphics, interior design and fine art
business and law
business, finance and marketing in Leicester Castle Business School, with LLB law
computing and engineering
computer science, cyber security and game development
media production
media and broadcast programmes
health and life sciences
nursing, midwifery, pharmacy and biomedical science
Programmes are searched from the university's own course catalogue, where each page carries the entry requirement, the syllabus and the fee in one place.
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What are the entry requirements at De Montfort University?
De Montfort University admits undergraduates on A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification; a Turkish high school diploma alone is not accepted for direct entry. Postgraduate admission rests on a bachelor's degree and each programme publishes its own requirement.
On English language ability the admissions pages take IELTS Academic at 6.0 as the baseline for undergraduate programmes; some departments publish a component score requirement or a higher threshold. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Which documents are required?
Degree certificate and transcript
with a certified English translation
Proof of English
IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic
Personal statement
your own account of why you chose the course
Reference letter
one at undergraduate level, usually two at postgraduate level
Passport
so the identity details match the application
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How much are tuition fees at De Montfort University?
De Montfort University publishes the international tuition fee on each programme's own page; there is no single central tariff. The student visa fee and the annual immigration health surcharge are added on top, and the university offers its own scholarships to international students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa application (from outside the UK) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge (per year) | £776 |
| Maintenance to evidence, outside London (monthly) | £1,171 |
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What is campus and student life like in Leicester?
The campus is a single site in the Newarke area south of Leicester city centre, among medieval buildings, with teaching rooms, the library and the students' union within walking distance. Leicester sits an hour and a quarter from London by train.
Leicester is one of the most diverse cities in England and carries a large student population across two universities. Halls are placed around the campus, and room types and prices are published on the institution's accommodation pages.
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How is an application to De Montfort University made?
Undergraduate applications to De Montfort University go through UCAS with up to five programme choices, and the equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Postgraduate and doctoral applications are submitted through the university's own online portal.
- Programme choice: the course catalogue gives the department, the requirement and the fee.
- Documents: transcript, diploma, personal statement, references and English language evidence.
- Submission: UCAS for undergraduate study, the university's portal for postgraduate.
- Offer: conditional or unconditional, with the conditions stated.
- CAS: issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
The step after the CAS is the student visa itself, and its published conditions are set out at UK visas and immigration.
How does the application timetable run, month by month?
| Period | Step |
|---|---|
| May–September 2026 | Researching courses, sitting the English test and preparing documents |
| September 2026 | UCAS applications open |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge |
| 13 January 2027 | Equal consideration deadline for undergraduate applications |
| February–May 2027 | University decisions and firming up choices |
| June–August 2027 | Meeting conditions, receiving the CAS and applying for the Student visa |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to De Montfort University directly with a Turkish high school diploma?
A Turkish high school diploma is not accepted on its own for direct entry to an undergraduate programme. Applicants complete a foundation year, or hold A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification.
Which English language tests are accepted?
IELTS Academic is accepted and the level required is published on each programme's page, with 6.0 as the undergraduate baseline. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Does De Montfort University issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. De Montfort University appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits it to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies a student visa application requires.
When is the undergraduate application deadline?
The UCAS equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Applications arriving after that date are considered where places remain on the programme.
Sources
- De Montfort University — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- De Montfort University — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- UCAS — The equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 and an undergraduate application carries up to five programme choices.
- GOV.UK — The student visa application fee, the annual immigration health surcharge and the maintenance figure an applicant evidences are published by the Home Office. — 26 August 2026
