How to Apply to Study at De Montfort University (DMU)

De Montfort University (DMU) is a university in Leicester, UK, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses, with additional campuses in Dubai and London. To apply, start by finding your course on the DMU website, then follow the route that matches your level of study: undergraduate applications generally go through UCAS, while postgraduate and research applications are usually made directly to the university. If you are applying late or missed your grades, DMU's Clearing service is open and lets you secure an offer by phone or WhatsApp.

Step 1: Find the course you want to study

DMU's course search lets you filter by what you want to study and by level of study. The levels listed on the site are:

• All levels
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Foundation

Use the course or subject field to search by name, then narrow by level. This matters because the application route, entry requirements and start dates differ by level.

Step 2: Apply through the right route

The DMU site confirms the levels of study available and that Clearing is open for securing an offer, but it does not list detailed entry requirements or deadlines on the homepage. Check the individual course page for those before you apply.

Step 3: Use Clearing if you are applying late

Clearing is open at DMU, and the site gives two direct contact routes:

• Call: 0116 257 7000
• WhatsApp (link provided on the Clearing page)

This is the route to use if you are applying after the main deadline, if you have changed your mind, or if your results were different from what you expected. Have your qualifications, grades and the course you want to discuss ready before you call.

Step 4: Get to know DMU before you commit

DMU offers several ways to check whether the university is right for you:

• Open Day — the site advertises an Open Day on Saturday 14 November, bookable online
• Campus tours — self-guided or organised tours of the Leicester campus
• Chat with a DMU student — ask current students direct questions
• Order a prospectus — printed or digital course and university information
• Going to university: a parent's guide — a resource aimed at parents supporting applicants

These are useful if you are deciding between universities or want to confirm details like block teaching, accommodation and the careers service before applying.

What DMU highlights about itself

The site notes that DMU has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2026, describes its careers and employability service as award-winning, and refers to itself as "The Empowering University." It also mentions block teaching as its approach to learning, and lists campuses in Leicester, Dubai and London.

Common points to check before applying

• Entry requirements — confirm these on the specific course page, not the homepage
• Application deadlines — UCAS deadlines differ from direct postgraduate deadlines
• Campus choice — Leicester, Dubai and London may offer different course availability
• Level of study — foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate routes are not interchangeable

If you are unsure which route applies to you, the Clearing phone line and WhatsApp contact are the fastest way to get a direct answer from the university.