De Montfort University (DMU) is a dynamic institution with a long and vibrant history of improving people’s lives through education.
History
Originally founded as the Leicester School of Art in 1870, the university has evolved through many incarnations including the Leicester Colleges of Art and Technology and Leicester Polytechnic. Our reputation for quality and distinctiveness in teaching and research is a direct result of our heritage. Many modern DMU courses have their roots in the late 19th century and early 20th century, when the School of Art and Leicester Technical School began training apprentices for local industries such as boot and shoe manufacture, furniture making and design, hosiery and textiles manufacture, engineering, printing and book binding.
Employability With an emphasis on employability and many courses professionally accredited, DMU has a strong record of graduate achievement.
DMU graduates’ prospects are well above the national average, with more than 95 per cent of summer 2015 graduates now in work or further study, according to the annual Destination of Leavers in Higher Education report.
