Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Masters) - MEng (Hons)

De Montfort University

The campus is amazing and so are the staff. I wish there were more events though (at the student union with like music etc)

Best aspects: As a current Mechanical Engineering student at De Montfort University, my overall experience has been very positive. The teaching quality, especially in engineering modules, is excellent. Lecturers break down complex topics like dynamics, mathematics and electronics in a clear way, and they consistently provide additional support during workshops and labs. Practical sessions are one of the strongest parts of the course — the labs, equipment and software access (including MATLAB, SolidWorks etc.) truly help us apply theory to real engineering problems. The campus itself is modern and comfortable. The Vijay Patel building, Food Village, and the library (Kimberlin) create a very motivating study environment. The campus is compact and everything is within walking distance. The international support team at DMU is genuinely helpful — from enrolment to accommodation guidance, they respond quickly and make the transition smoother for overseas students. Student life at DMU is also great. The Students’ Union organises many events, societies and part-time opportunities. Leicester is a diverse and friendly city, which makes it easy to feel at home even as an international student. Public transport is convenient, and the city centre, supermarkets and restaurants are all close to the campus. Worst aspects: There are a few areas where improvement would make the experience even better. Some engineering workshops feel slightly crowded during peak hours, so increasing lab availability would help students gain more hands-on time. Additionally, clearer communication before assignment deadlines and more sample solutions for practice questions would support students academically. Accommodation costs in Leicester have been rising, and more affordable student housing options provided through the university would benefit many students. Also, some administrative processes (ID card printing, timetable updates, etc.) can feel slow during busy periods. Overall: DMU is a great place to study mechanical engineering — supportive teachers, strong practical learning, a friendly campus environment and a multicultural city. With a few improvements in workshop capacity and admin speed, the university experience would be even better. But overall, I am happy with my choice and would recommend DMU to future students.

The facilities at De Montfort university for engineering are some of the best in the country with flight simulators and machinery available for students to work on for personal and university projects. The worst aspect is the transparency around timetable release dates could be improved.

There’s a lot of new experiences for international students and a big support for classes in different aspects like language, labs, etc

The university food hub is expensive which can be a drain on money it would be nice to see the prices reduced. The support from lecturers for assignments is really good and makes studying enjoyable