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CONTACT US:Global Mobility OfficePortland BuildingDe Montfort UniversityThe GatewayLeicesterLE1 9BHUKT: 44 (0)116 257 7613E: studentexchange@dmu.ac.ukW: www.dmu.ac.uk@DMUglobalSTUDY ON EXCHANGE AT DMU

CONTENTS03 WELCOME TO DMU04 WHY CHOOSE DMU?05 WHERE IS DMU?06 LEICESTER08 CAMPUS MAP10ACCOMMODATION11 FACILITIES12 STUDENT SUPPORT14 GETTING INVOLVED15 FACULTIESWELCOME TO DMUDe Montfort University (DMU) has a vibrantand friendly international community, andwe welcome applications from students atour partner institutions to study with us onexchange for a semester or year. Currently,our population encompasses staff andstudents from more than 130 nations; weare immensely proud of this diversity andwelcome students from all over the world.Alongside the outstanding teachingenvironment, we offer students anunforgettable student experience withgreat extra-curricular activities offeredthrough De Montfort Students’ Union(DSU), and a range of exciting festivals,celebrations and on-campus events forstudents to get involved in, which area great way to meet new people andmake friends.We hope that this guide gives ourpartners and potential exchangestudents an insight into the fantasticopportunities awaiting them at DMU!Global Mobility Office

WHY CHOOSE DMU?WHERE IS DMU?Here are just a few reasons why you should chooseto study on exchange at DMU.1. Academic excellence – DMU achieved Gold,the highest ranking possible in the 2017 TeachingExcellence Framework, for outstanding learningand teaching.Aberdeen2. Internationally renowned – DMU is ranked inthe top 3% of world universities and is a truly globaluniversity – with students from more than130 countries.3. Great location – just over one hour by train fromLondon, Leicester is a multicultural and welcoming city.The city has been named as one of the top 10 cities inwhich to live and work in England.Glasgow4. Outstanding facilities – DMU offers outstandingfacilities, industry-standard equipment, state-of-the-artstudio spaces and modern accommodation. Our campusis a mix of traditional and modern buildings, creating theinspiring environment that our students deserve.Belfast5. Student experience – volunteer in the community with DMULocal, or become an active member in one of over 130 sportsclubs or DSU societies to make the most of your timeat DMU.DublinEdinburghNewcastleupon TyneLeedsManchesterLiverpoolYorkSheffieldEast MidlandsBirminghamCardiffDMU, tedLondonLondonGatwick

LEICESTERLocated in the centre of England, Leicester is wellconnected to major cities such as London, Nottinghamand Birmingham. Leicester is less than half anhour from East Midlands International Airport, andBirmingham, Luton and London Stansted airports areall within reach. There are also good transport linkswith London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports.As a city university, the DMU campus is less thanfive minutes’ walk from hundreds of shops, cafés,restaurants, pubs, clubs, cinemas, gig venues and aworld-class theatre. Leicester has been named asone of the best cities in which to live and work inthe UK, according to the 2016 Good Growth forCities Index.SPORTLeicester City defied all expectations to be crowned champions of thePremier League and Leicester Tigers are one of the most successfulclubs in English rugby. The city is also home to Leicestershire CountyCricket Club and the Leicester Riders professional basketball team.ENTERTAINMENTLeicester has a thriving music scene attracting big-name bands and artiststo venues such as the O2 Academy and De Montfort Hall. The city has alsohas an array of theatres, cinemas and annual festivals for you to enjoy whilststudying here.GREEN SPACESOn campus you can relax in green spaces or by the canal. Beyond the citycentre, you can visit Abbey Park with the remains of Leicester Abbey or BradgatePark with wildlife and ruins of one of the oldest brick-built country houses inEngland.FOOD AND DRINKLeicester’s multiculturalism is reflected in the diverse range of restaurants in the city,in particular the Belgrave area of the city – known locally as the ‘Golden Mile’ –is renowned for serving some of the best curries in the world. In addition, as auniversity city, Leicester has a thriving nightlife offering everything from high-endcocktail bars to traditional English pubs.

38CAMPUS1835 1Art Factory 15The Glassworks 30Portland Building 2Bede Hall(hall of residence) 16Hawthorn Building(Health and Life Sciences) 31 3Bede Island(Technology Leicester Media School) 17Heritage Centre(based within Hawthorn Building)Queen’s Building(Technology School of Engineering andSustainable Development and LeicesterMedia School) 4Campus Centre Building 18Heritage House 5Chantry Building 19 6Clephan Buildingand Courtyard Studios(Arts, Design and Humanities andTechnology)Hugh Aston Building(Business and Law) 20Innovation Centre 21John Whitehead Building 22Kimberlin Library 23Leicester Castle Business School 7Edith Murphy House(Health and Life Sciences) 8Eric Wood Buildingand Learning Zone 24Liberty Park(private hall of residence) 9Estates Development Building 252Main campus car park 10Estates Services Buildingincluding Security Office 26Mill Studios 11Filbert Village(private hall of residence) 27Newarke Point(private hall of residence) 12Food Village 28New Wharf(hall of residence) 13Forensic Science Facility 29 14Gateway House(Technology, Student Gateway)PACE Building(Performance Arts Centrefor Excellence) (Arts, Designand Humanities) 32The Greenhouse andAccommodation Office 34The Philip Tasker Building(Leicester International PathwayCollege) 35The Queen Elizabeth II DiamondJubilee Leisure Centre 36The Venue@DMU 37Trinity House 38Victoria Hall(private hall of residence) 39Vijay Patel Building(Arts, Design and Humanities, TheConfucius Institute, The Centre forEnglish Language Learning and TheGallery) 40Waterway Gardens(hall of residence) 41Watershed Centre MThe Magazine Gateway Pedestrianised area7M36529174363416302715193721The Grange(private hall of residence) 3323289331392612382044214312232101325240412411

ACCOMMODATIONAll exchange students at DMU are guaranteedaccommodation at our Liberty Court halls ofresidence (close to campus) if they complete theirapplication before the given deadline.All of our halls are self-catered and fully furnished,offering shared kitchens, laundry facilities andinternet access. With on-site or on-call security, hallsalso have on-site managers, CCTV and/or electronicdoor entry systems.The price of accommodation is likely to range from 118 to 130 per week for an en suite room.If you prefer to find private rented accommodation,SULETS is the recommended lettings agency and isjointly owned and run by De Montfort and LeicesterStudents’ Unions. SULETS offers a fair and transparentservice to all students, and there are no agency, registrationor reservation fees to pay.FACILITIESDMU has invested 136 million transforming itscampus into one of the finest higher educationcomplexes in the country. Some of the highlightsawaiting you at DMU include: The new Vijay Patel Building, whichhouses sector-leading facilities, includingprofessionally equipped art and designworkshops Our Hugh Aston Building, with lecturetheatres, high-spec IT labs, and a dedicatedLaw environment complete with mockcourtroom, client interviewing room and library State-of-the-art facilities for Health andLife Sciences with laboratories dedicated tothe study of pharmaceutical technologies,clinical sciences, pharmaceutical chemistryand microbiology The Kimberlin Library, which offers 24-hourstudy facilities throughout the year andonline access to thousands of resourcesand publications Our Student Union received a 3millioninvestment to turn it into a fantastic hub forstudents to relax and socialiseWhen you need to take a break, DMU has arange of open spaces and social meeting areas,as well as an exciting array of places to eat anddrink, including our new Food Village, RiversideCafé, Newarke Café and the Students’ Union.

STUDENT SUPPORTDMU is a friendly and welcoming university thatoffers support, advice and guidance to exchangestudents whilst at DMU.EXCHANGE STUDENT SUPPORTWe have dedicated staff within the Global Mobility Office(studentexchange@dmu.ac.uk), located in PortlandBuilding, providing support before, during and afteryour time at DMU. In cooperation with the InternationalStudent Support Team exchange students can benefitfrom services such as international welcome week, airportpick-ups and a ‘buddies’ scheme which matches you with acurrent DMU student to help you settle in.FACULTY SUPPORTEach faculty has its own Student Advice Centre, the first pointof call for all learning support enquiries. They help with printingand binding work, lending equipment and offer advice on ITsoftware and e-learning resources. This is also where you handin and collect coursework.DISABILITY SUPPORTWe want students to have a high-quality experience and reach theirfull potential during their time at DMU. Our Disability Advice andSupport (DAS) Team offers services tailored to the specific needs ofstudents with physical and sensory disabilities, medical conditions andSpecific Learning Differences (SpLD).MENTAL HEALTHWe welcome students with mental health conditionsand make every effort to deliver the support they need to reach their fullpotential. We ask students to notify our Mental Health Inclusion Team assoon as possible so it can help to manage and minimise the impact of anymental health difficulties on studies and also to guide students towards themany support services available.RELIGIOUS SUPPORTThere is both a Christian prayer room and a Muslim prayer room (with washingfacilities) on campus. Anyone can visit the chaplaincy for non-denominationalreligious support advice alongside spiritual, pastoral, moral and social care, tostudents of all faiths and none.