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4.04.24.01361 Student reviews
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18-24 years
First gen student
The best aspect is that everything is perfect teachers are very cooperative and understanding. Environment is neat and clean. So far there is jot any worst aspect about uni from me.
18-24 years
All the teachers are helpful and ensure all students understand the contents. They approach us to ask how we find the lessons, the topics etc. making us feel supported.
The library is great and has good resources, learning zone has all of our slides which helps me expand my knowledge. The down side is that we get taught once and sent off the learn the rest but we are told where we can find more information about the subject. Overall the University is not the best but definitely not the worst University out there.
I love DMU, from day one I have felt supported on my course.
Best aspect for me is the variety of support that DMU has to offer, they have amazing facilities both for study and enjoyment. For me best thing to improve would be to fix the laptops system, you can only borrow them for 3 hours at a time but I know people who have lessons which are 4 hours long.
There is ample library space and facilities. I think they could be clearer on how to access support, and also there should be more healthy food options on campus
The location and the services on offer. More so regarding the teaching could be improved
18-24 years
First gen student
Very confusing trying to navigate the campus as first, theres so much on it! But it's very nice here, like having a mini city inside of our city. It's possibly the nicest part of the city as a whole.
Studying at DMU is great. The campus is in the perfect location - close enough to the city, food shops and train station plus there is a plethora of accommodation available thats close to campus too!! My niche course is the best if you're interested in working in the arts industry. My lecturers are ultra supportive, always there if I need them and also very passionate and experienced in their field.
One of the best things about my uni experience has definitely been the people. Most students are really friendly and open, and it’s easy to have good conversations or get help when you need it. The lecturers and tutors are also genuinely nice and want to see you do well you can tell they care and try to help when you reach out. On the other hand, I think there’s room for improvement in how support is given beyond the academic side. For example, when it comes to internships and grad jobs, it often feels like we just get sent links instead of real guidance. It would be great if there were more one-on-one sessions that were compulsory, where staff could help students work out their next steps or check in on how things are going career-wise. Lastly, even though I’m in my third year, I’ll admit that making friends at uni can still be tricky sometimes. It’s not always easy to connect with new people in the university environment, especially if you’re not naturally outgoing. I think creating more casual or small group opportunities to meet people outside of lectures would really help with that.
The best aspects - the campus is really big and my course has amazing studios and workshops and really good facilities. There is a lot of support from the staff such as from the careers team and international student help. The worst aspects - not a lot of activities and things to do in the city and student participation is very low in events that are held.
It’s a very calm and interesting environment with support from the community ensuring we make the best out of our time while helping us with our career path
One of the best parts of my university experience has been the strong sense of community and academic support. The lecturers are approachable and genuinely invested in helping students understand the material, not just pass exams. The practical, hands-on elements of the course—especially lab sessions and research projects—have really helped me apply theory to real-world contexts. I’ve also appreciated the opportunities to collaborate with peers from different backgrounds, which has improved my communication and teamwork skills. One area that could be improved is the scheduling and workload management—sometimes multiple major assignments are due within the same week, which can make it difficult to balance quality and deadlines. Additionally, access to specialised equipment or lab space can be limited during peak times, so better timetabling or increased availability would help students make the most of practical learning opportunities.
it’s an amazing campus with many additives like a subway corner shop and on campus coffee and food
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.
Career team is supportive however some of the staff (academic staff) is not!
Central city-campus location DMU is right in the heart of Leicester, meaning students get the vibe of city life plus the conveniences of campus-facilities. One write-up notes: “You can be in the city centre within five minutes’ walk – so when you come to study here, you’ll get the best of both worlds.”  That means access to shops, cafés, cultural venues, transport, as well as the university buildings—good for both study and life balance.
Having a university in the city centre means the accessibility has always been good. Getting between lectures and seminars has never been a problem. The student support seems to be lacking in comparison to everything else. I sometimes work in the student union but at times it feels underutilised. Sometimes there are talks or events there but I find it quite strange how little it is used when it is directly in the centre of campus. The support from tutors is not outlined very well for students so I have asked my peers for help far more than my personal tutor. I like the feature being present but I feel that the information about personal tutors should be easier to find.
4.4
Everything is fine
Everything is fine