Leicester

Yes, it is hard to get into the University of Leicester as the acceptance rate here is around 39% as per an unofficial source.

To raise the chances of admission, Indian students should have at least 75 to 85% in class 12th for the Leicester UG courses and for PG courses, these students would need a UK 2:1 Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. 

Yes, students can transfer from DMU Dubai to its Leicester campus, after completing the first or second year of their studies. To apply for a campus transfer, complete the DMU Transfer form on dmu.ac.uk and send the same to the university via email.

To be eligible for a campus transfer at De Montfort Uni, students need to meet the conditons below:

• Must have completed or are in the process of completing the current year of study
• Pass all modules where results have been declared
• Have a clear attendance record per the DMU Dubai policy
• Have a clear financial record
• Have no significant issues as per the Personal Tutor

The University of Leicester is ranked well in the UK as well as internationally. As per the QS Rankings 2026, this university has been ranked #36 in the year 2026. Globally, this ranking was #314. 

The Guardian ranks the University of Leicester at #40 in the year 2026 which is an improvement from what it was in the last year (#34).

Yes, an interview or a portfolio review is required for some courses at the De Montfort Uni Leicester. Programs that come under the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Humanities are usually the ones that require students to share a portfolio and give an interview.

Yes, DMU Leicester does refund the initial deposit made if the visa gets cancelled or they fail to meet the entry requirements.

However, if a student changes their mind or fail to meet the maintenance requirements, the university may retain the deposit.

To request a refund students need to use the DMU Deposit Refund Request Form.

Students from Punjab, Haryana, UP, and those using a Medium of Instruction (MOI) from any other state, need to pay GBP 10,000 (INR 12.6 Lakhs) before requesting a CAS letter.

Students from other Indian states using any English test score need to pay a minimum 50% of the tuition fee.

Yes, students can defer their entry to the De Montfort Uni in Leicester. Students facing issues with the UK student visa will be automatically deferred to the next possible intake.

In other cases, students can request for a deferral by contacting the Faculty Student Advice Centre or the Immigration Compliance Team.

Yes, Leicester is more affordable for Indian students to live in compared to London. Rated one of the most affordable cities in the UK for Indian students, the average monthly cost of living in Leicester for Indian students ranges between GBP 650 and GBP 1,100 (INR 82.2 K and INR 1.4 Lakhs). 

It costs between GBP 900 and GBP 1,350 (INR 1.13 Lakhs and INR 1.7 Lakhs) to study in London.

1 GBP = INR 126.55

Yes, Indian students can pay their tuition fee in 2 installments at the Uni of Leicester. At least 50% of the annual fee is paid at the start of the course. The rest is paid as per the installment plan mentioned below:

Yes, DMU University Leicester offers most Indian UG students a placement year as part of their studies. The placement year is usually in the 2nd or 3rd year of the programme and offers students the chance to work at some of the best companies in the UK and get work experience before they even graduate.

Students can get in touch with one of the Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for more details.