De Montfort University Rankings 2026

• Since we studied during COVID we were not provided with campus placement. Off campus placements are very tough in UK. Starting salary for a fresh graduate starts from £25000 a year up to £60000 on full time.
• Major companies that hire from our program are Rolls Royce, Unilever, AstraZeneca, Barclays, shell, B&Q Ltd, Pearson PLC, Vodafone, BP, Diageo etc.

• I was in an off-campus accommodation. I found my accommodation through the Gumtree application. I was in a shared apartment which cost us £1200 including bills, and was shared by 4, so each one of us was paying £300 per month. I didn’t have any difficulties in finding the accommodation. I would recommend future students to look for shared accommodation.
• My apartment was around 1 mile from the campus, and I used to walk through Bede Park to reach the campus.

• Around 95% of them secure a job within 6 months of course completion.
• The average salary range that can be expected is between £27,000 and £38,500.
• After graduation students usually find jobs with the help of 1. Recruitment & Career Fairs—DMU hosts annual fairs with employers like HSBC, KPMG, Microsoft, IBM, Rolls-Royce, NHS, BBC, Deloitte, BMW, etc., and then also using 2. Networking & Alumni, Using DMU alumni connections, industry contacts, mentoring and events. Also through 3. Online Portals Applications via DMU Careers Portal, job boards, and external platforms like LinkedIn, naukri, indeed etc.
• Major companies that hire are EY, DELOITTE, PWC, KPMG, BARCLAY BANK, LLOYDS BANK, HSBC BANK, TESCO, SHELL etc

• I found my accommodation through the online platform Uni homes. I also joined telegram and WhatsApp groups for DMU students.
• Monthly rent was 450-480 pounds, and it included all bills, a furnished room with a bed, desk and wardrobe, and a shared kitchen and living area. It also had washing machine and microwave as well
• The only challenge i faced was high demand during intake season—rooms were getting booked pretty quickly
• I would recommend students to start searching early, getting into whats app telegram groups, finding people and taking a full house for rent- this way the rent would be much lower. Always ask for a virtual tour of accommodation.
• My accommodation was just a 6-8 min walk from the university. Most indian students prefer areas like Newarke close, filbert village, Upperton road, western boulevard, bede island and these locations are close to university and have grocery stores and restaurants nearby

• Honestly, international students face a lot of challenges while securing a full-time job within 6 months of graduation. Mostly employers ask for international work experience, which most international students don't have.
• Average salary range for most students in the Global MBA is between £25,000 and £40,000 p.a.
• Usually students take help from campus resources such as DMU's online portal and Career fair. Apart from this, you can connect with recruiting agencies/companies located in Leicester city center. The traditional way, LinkedIn, Monster.com, and Indeed UK can be some websites that can help students find full-time or part-time jobs.
• Some major companies that came to the career fair of DMU were JCB, HSBC, and BDO.

• I found my accommodation via a traditional google search. I also used Instagram to find the accommodation where I was living.
• My monthly rent was £900. This is quite an expensive option. My rent was too high but I was ready to pay the price for the facilities offered by the accommodation. The usual facilities like en suite, wifi, electricity bill, water bill, and heating bills were included in the rent, but what stood out about this accommodation and why I was willing to pay that price was because:
• I was living in a premium en suite room. In the room we were provided with the washer & dryer. So basically, each independent room (not shared) had its own washer & dryer in it. 99% of the time the washers and dryers have a separate room for the building residents to use them but in this case the washer & dryer were in each independent room. So no sharing the washer & dryer with other residences.
• They offered free breakfast (Monday-Friday) every week. This was a great deal for me personally. Although the breakfast wasn't lavish or anything, it was croissants and cornflakes. On special occasions we used to get lavish breakfasts.
• They also have free coffee in the accommodation always.
• Challenges faced by me:
• Since I was attending the January intake and due to personal reasons I could not book my accommodation early in my admission stage I had to book during December time. Now December is a time for Christmas and everyone's in vacation mood. The problem is that it becomes difficult sometimes to coordinate with them via emails and calls (since you're not in the UK yet). Due to the festive season and vibes, most of the staff members are either on leave or not in the mood so this factor can be challenging for you to either book yourself in. I faced a similar challenge.
• Suggestions:
• If you're an international student booking it from your home country, please make sure to ask for a virtual tour of the whole place (not just the showrooms) so that you can at least have an idea about the place before paying them. And don't worry, you can always ask them politely for the virtual tour via email or phone call; they won't deny it.
• Make sure to book your accommodation well in advance. And by advance I mean at least 4-5 months prior to living there. Why i suggest this is because all the good accommodations fill up fast, and it'll be quite difficult for you to get a place for yourself. A disadvantage of booking late is that sometimes these accommodations increase their prices for the late bookers to take advantage of their situation. So try to avoid that and if you can, then book 4-5 months in advance.
• Searching for accommodation is pretty easy, I'd say, because there are websites available for students to seek the right accommodation for them. But apart from the traditional methods, I'd also recommend using Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook groups to find the accommodation suitable for you.
• There's a service in the UK for international students where these students can order the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom sets before they even arrive in the UK, and these sets will be delivered to their accommodation that they've already booked.
  • These sets include: Dining plates set, Cutlery set, Cooking Pan set, Glass set, knives, Chopping board, bedsheet, Pillow, Pillow cover, Blanket, Towel set, Bathroom equipment, etc. You can customise these sets according to your preferences and the quality is also good. This service was really helpful for me and I highly recommend all students do that, as it can save you A LOT of time and you'll be stress-free from day one.

• Approximately 70% of DMU graduates secure employment within six months of graduation.
• The average salary varies depending on the program, typically ranging from £22,000 to £25,000 per year.
• Students commonly find jobs through campus recruitment fairs, internships, networking, and online job portals like Linkedin and Indeed.
• Some of my batchmates are working with Coca-Cola, Amazon and Deloitte.

• I used online platforms to find my accommodation.
• I had taken an ensuite room with a shared kitchen and living space at Castle Court by Unite Students. The monthly rent was around 500 pounds.
• I had to contact multiple sites to get my booking done. The availability of good properties was also an issue.
• Start seeking accommodation beforehand as the last-moment ones are highly-priced and you might not even get a suitable one if though you are willing to pay more.
• My accommodation was right next to the college campus. Most Indian students stay in student accommodations only.

• Most universities abroad do not have the concept of placements. Universities abroad organise career fairs in which various companies in and around the town and also across the country come to set up their stalls and educate students about career options in their company and their policies for the same so usually students are expected to attend the career fairs and collect brochures of the companies of their liking and interests.
• The average salary in the UK ranges from 50-60 thousand pounds a year for freshers.

• I opted for off campus accommodation but there were options of on campus accommodations as well. The off campus two bedroom apartment costed us 120 pounds per person per week. There was deposit of around 800 pounds with the owner which we got full refund when we vacated the apartment.
• The apartment had two bedrooms fully furnished with a study table cupboards, beds and chairs. The kitchen area has a dining table, a sofa, a refrigerator and a washing machine. All grocery stores were very nearby and this place was only 400 meters away from the college campus so it was very easy to walk to the classrooms.

• Less than 20 percent of my graduating batch secures employment within 6 months of completing their course in the field of study.
• The average salary range that most students in my program can expect to earn upon graduation is £24000.
• Students usually find job by networking and through online job portals. While we were students we went to pharmaceutical companies like Alma pharmaceuticals from University to learn more in this field in industrial level and to learn about job opportunities.

• I opted for a Off- Campus Accommodation. It's was a 3 bedroom apartment, just a 10 minute walk from University. I found that place with the help of an agent.
• My monthly rent was £400 (Total of £1200 for whole apartment). Only the water bill was included with the rent. The electricity bill and gas bill was shared among the tenants.
• It was a three bedroom house with tables and wardrobe in each room, Kitchen, Bathroom, toilet, a common area and a study room.
• It is quite challenging to find a affordable accommodation. My recommendation for future students is to stay in University accommodations. That is better for a student as they will provide better facilities and will be safer. And the accommodation will be near the University.
• My accommodation was just a 10 minute walk from University. And most of the South Indians stay in off- Campus accommodation and North Indians Stay in On-campus accommodations.

• There is an abundance in job roles in UK. They need skilled employees to run daily operations. They need people who are willing to work professionally and are well spoken.
• The percentage of people securing jobs are more than 50%.
• The average salary packages in UK ranges from £25,000- £40,000 which is good enough for beginners. Major companies recruiting students are FlintBishop, Starbucks, Mcdonalds etc.

• I found my accomodation on the DeMontfort University website only. They have collaborations with several student accomodation companies. My accomodation was Unite Students. It was somewhat expensive compared to other accommodations but facilities were excellent.
• I used to pay £650 per month. The staff was very helpful and informative. It was situated just behind the University. It took me 5 mins. To reach my building.

The placement was the only issue I had, they did not have companies that came for campus placements and the help the career team provided was very limited and not that helpful.

I chose this country since I did not require a Visa here. The reason I chose this University because it was the highest rated in the shortlist I had since I just had 2 years of work experience, I was limited to options. Overall it was a good experience since it was a very new experience, just had issues with getting a job.

There are a lot of opportunities, but you need to apply for them 6 months prior to finishing your course. Industries could vary, city where you get a job could vary. Need to be skilful to get a job or research opportunity.

This University ticked all the boxes that I had in mind for a great place to do career advancement for the next two years. One of the many things I like about this university is the enormous-beautiful-widespread campus, Its global rankings, the courses they offered, their UK rankings , employment opportunities after graduation, and finally a good life off campus as well.

Did not participate in any placement opportunities although received emails regarding multiple placement events happening online and on campus

Course curriculum had specific topics that interested me. Was research based.