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4.04.24.01361 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsOne of the standout strengths of my university experience has been the supportive academic environment. The lecturers and tutors are not only knowledgeable but also approachable and genuinely interested in helping students succeed. The campus facilities—especially the library and study spaces—have also been excellent, creating a productive environment for both individual and group work. Another positive aspect has been the diverse student community, which has allowed me to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. This has broadened my perspective and made group discussions more enriching. The availability of extracurricular opportunities, like societies, volunteering, and workshops, has also added a valuable dimension to my uni life, helping me grow beyond academics. While the academic side has been strong, there are areas that could be improved. One key issue is communication and clarity around course content and deadlines. Sometimes updates about coursework, lecture changes, or exam formats come too late, which leads to unnecessary stress. Additionally, although there are mental health and wellbeing services available, wait times can be long, and it would be beneficial to expand these services to support more students, especially during exam periods. Another improvement could be made in providing more affordable food options on campus, as current prices can be a barrier for students on a tight budget. Overall, the combination of quality teaching, strong resources, and a welcoming community makes this uni a great place to study. With a bit more focus on timely communication and student welfare, it has the potential to be even better.
18-24 years
First gen student
That with the course you are able to get lots of different experiences in lots of different aspects and this starts at the very starts of 1st year.
25-34 years
First gen student
The best would have to be the facilities themselves and the diverse range of societies on offer at DMU. The Staff at least for my course are extremely understanding and helpful.
Best - diverse Worst - none
Tutors are very supportive and attentive to students' needs.
+great learning facilities such as library +great helpful and engaged staff +if experiencing difficulties in personal life - university helps as much as possible -I found any negative aspects to write
The block teaching system
The best aspects would be the facilities and the campus itself is a great place to learn and study. It could be improved by making sure that there is enough support for societies and clubs on campus.
Nice everything
25-34 years
Some of the buildings at De Montfort University are well maintained, particularly the Vijay Patel Building, which is primarily used by arts students. However, the facilities where my lectures take place — namely the Portland and Clapham Buildings — are in poor condition. These buildings are not properly cleaned, lack adequate power outlets for students to use their laptops, and do not even provide access to a fresh water fountain. The situation has worsened this year following the redundancy of approximately 200 staff members. While most universities across the UK offer at least nine hours of lectures and workshops per week, our timetable has been reduced to only five hours. This reduction appears to be a direct consequence of staff shortages caused by these redundancies and students are left to read hundreds of pages and learn by themselves. It is concerning that, despite these issues, university management has chosen to invest in establishing campuses abroad, such as in Dubai, seemingly using funds contributed by current students. It is disheartening to see financial resources directed toward international expansion rather than improving the facilities, staff support, and student experience on our main campus. As a student paying nearly £10,000 per year in tuition fees, I feel that the quality of education and campus life provided does not reflect this level of investment. Furthermore, due to the reduced number of teaching staff, it now takes tutors several weeks to respond to student emails, as they are struggling to manage the increased workload resulting from the redundancies.
De Montfort University is a great place to study! The campus has a welcoming atmosphere, and the lecturers are supportive and passionate about their subjects.
I am currently studying MSc International Business Management at De Montfort University, Leicester, and I am really enjoying my experience. DMU uses a block teaching method, and they are pioneers in this approach. I find it very effective because it allows me to focus on one module at a time for better understanding. The course is highly relevant to my future goals, and the teaching style is engaging and interactive — with weekly lectures, seminars, and workshops that make learning more practical and enjoyable. The only downside is that the workload can feel intense during each block, since all assessments come close together. However, this also helps build time management and focus, which are valuable skills for the future.
45-54 years
First gen student
It has great facilities and everything is up-to-date. It is in a prime location and the city centre is in walking distance. The environment around the university is incredibly nice and clean. The library has got group study areas for students to work on their projects. It also has a silent study room for students who need to get away from the noise. The only downside is students are allowed to talk, joke and laugh in the studying areas around the shelves. It is normal to be noisy in the group study rooms but never around the bookshelves. This is the only one thing should be considered to improve.
Student support services are really good
I had a great experience at dmu since 1 month the people are very good and friendly
The best aspect is getting to live in a new city and meet new people and study a course which is very interesting and fulfilling!! However I would say a bad aspect is moving away from home and finding ways to get used to the new lifestyle away from family and learning how to do things completely alone in a new city.
i think it’s really good as a university and to make friends
The new people that you meet is the best aspect and the worst is getting used to not living with your parents
Close to town centre Block learning method to easily absorb all the knowledge
4.4
Facilities are incredible everything always works, I think there could be more to do with support for students as sometimes I find it hard trying to talk to any of them. And student union is very poor no events on ever that are for the “student life” when visiting mates at other unis there student union is always full and have various events on every week
Lecturers can be poor and completely disinteresting going on massive diversions that have no relevance. I also find it hard to understand many of the lecturers and what they are trying to say. This is vital for enjoyment of the course.