We’re a campus-based university in the city centre, with the hub of activity in Leicester right on your doorstep – and we’re one of the few universities in the UK where you’re getting the best of both worlds.
Leicester has been named the fourth most vibrant city in the UK, putting it ahead of the likes of Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and London (Top Cities Vibrancy Report, 2022), as well as the best city in the East Midlands to live and work (Good Growth for Cities Index, 2022).
Leicester is an excellent place to find work and has been named among the country’s start-up hotspots (Capital on Tap), with DMU named one of Britain’s top 10 universities for the most student and graduate start-ups. Leicester has also been named the UK’s third most progressive city in tackling social and environmental issues (Bankrate UK).
Arts and culture are renowned across our city, home to the biggest comedy festival in the country, live performances at Curve theatre, plus the Phoenix and Showcase cinemas.
Leicester’s Highcross offers a great shopping experience, and the Lanes – a maze of quirky and Instagrammable streets – complements this with a wealth of independent options. And, as a DMU student, you will have access to a range of discounts and offers to help make the most of the city.









