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4.04.24.01361 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsGreat student support but sometimes the facilities aren’t the best
Student support was amazing and students always get help when they need it. Student union could be improved. I never really knew what they did
18-24 years
First gen student
The location the fact everything is close, diversity and food and opportunities
18-24 years
First gen student
The university has a great location. As Leicester is in the East Midlands, everything is quite central and there is good transport services so it is easy to travel. De Montfort University is only within a 10 minute walk from Leicester City Centre, so again convenient for travelling but also great to quickly pop into the city between lectures or go down for the evening. Surrounding DMU Campus are various accommodations, supermarkets, Gyms and local takeaways and pharmacy. Everything is within walking distance which also helps with affordability too. I would like it if there were more student activities to do in the day time rather than the evenings. Granted I know this can't please everyone but I would enjoy it more if there was a mix, and I would also like it if there were more events at the Union such as Quiz nights, Bingo nights, movie nights etc throughout the academic year and not just Freshers
The tutors are really supportive and helpful if u have any questions there’s a lot of independent work to do but the tutors are happy to help with any of it there’s great facilities and it’s quiet enjoyable the only downside is u do have to purchase a lot of the equipment urself which can be a bit expensive but other than that it’s a great university with great staff and facilities
18-24 years
Student support is fantastic! The library is an excellent place to study and the student accommodation is well kept and excellent quality.
There are many good facilities and events which in my opinion is great for student's life experience, also there are lots of support from academic to mental health, having a personal tutor who knows you the most personally can be great so you can receive specific helps. One thing that I'm not enjoying is that having an irregular timetable which differs day by day week by week, it's difficult to find a part time job that could fit in my timetable.
The Education Studies department have been amazing at providing enriching content, study support, and academic enhancement. The library has a variety of sources and there is always support at hand However, as a member of a society, the DSU have been a challenge in making sure that it runs smoothly
Campus facilities are accessible. Close to town and good access to transport through trains or buses.
Offers great facilities especially in the field that I am
DMU is a perfect university especially as an international student almost all the accommodations nearby are easy and reasonably priced and it’s right next to city center so you can pop around and get things in between classes. My professors are amazing and cover a wide range of topics from all sorts of differing background and I’m super lucky to be a student here.
18-24 years
First gen student
Better wifi needed A cheaper shop on campus More variety of food
very good university, I really like the block system for me it's great to study like that it helps me a lot
Great central location Good tutors Good support Could have cheaper food options and parking
De Montfort University has been an amazing place to study. The lecturers are knowledgeable and genuinely care about helping students, whether it’s with coursework or personal challenges. The campus itself is modern and well-equipped, with great study spaces and labs that make it easy to focus and get things done. DMU is incredibly diverse and inclusive, so you always feel like you belong, no matter where you’re from. The university also puts a lot of effort into helping students prepare for their careers, offering guidance with internships and job opportunities, which has been really valuable for my future.
Worst - vijay Patel arts building not open till midnight / library closing at 2 am. Best - staffs, infrastructure, cozy in the lib area
Great lecturers and amazing facilities
18-24 years
Reliable and Simple communication with teaching staff is great whilst i cant help shake off a sense of a lack of security around the campus especially at night
The sports clubs are great. However when it comes to opportunities inclusion for international students, the support is not adequate and rather poor
4.4
18-24 years
The best aspects of my university experience at de Montfort uni has been the support from staff members and lecturers as well as a high amount of opportunities to get involved with extra curriculars/ part time work. The university have been very welcoming and provide students with lots of information about their studies and work outside of your course. The downside/ worst aspects I have found of my uni experience so far is the minimal amount of student events that have been disability friendly, I have photosensitive epilepsy and therefore have missed out on a majority of all student events including the welcoming parties and Halloween events/ team socials as many are held at clubs or in the student union where lighting makes me unable to attend due to the risk of having a seizure. I think this could be improved by having more inclusive events for people with extra needs or sensory overload with lowered or no lighting and at different times in the day :)
My course is an in person course and is taught in block teaching, I am enjoying the block teaching approach as it is a lot easier to manage the workload and assignments when focusing on one topic at a time. We are in 2 days a week from 9 until 1, I find these hours suitable however id like to have a few more hours in person even if these lessons are voluntary to give students the option to have more in person teaching time or time to work alongside a lecturer
De Montforts location is right in the heart of Leicester. Leicester is a great city with lots of great shops, food places and diverse culture. There are beautiful parks and nature areas as well as high end shops in the shopping centre Highcross. There are also lots of student areas and nightlife such as Clubs, bars, and entertainment such as cinemas and crazy golf.
I have enjoyed staying in new wharf hall for my first year at uni, it is great value for the facilities available and was recently updated so everything is up to date and modern. I have found the safety of the hall to be great and accommodating, I expressed my safety needs as an epileptic and I was given safety corners and a room with access to disabled facilities. The area around the hall is close to the university, supermarkets and the unis gym facilities with less than a 10 minute walk for each. Communal spaces such as the bathrooms are cleaned by staff members which has been amazing and are always kept at a high standard, students are expected to keep the kitchen clean and the facilities in the kitchen are easy to use and up to date with facilities such as air fryers and induction hobs. Overall I am happy with my accommodation and the safety, facilities, and general living.