De Montfort University
(DMU)
About
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree awarding body. The name De Montfort University was taken from Simon de Montfort, a 13th-century Earl of Leicester.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 23,655
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 47%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | =92 | 39.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =187 | 39.7 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =366 | 39.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =709 | 39.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-360 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-520 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of De Montfort University?
De Montfort University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =1,060.
When was De Montfort University founded?
De Montfort University was founded in 1992.
What are the top subjects at De Montfort University?
Top subjects at De Montfort University include: Artificial Intelligence, Public Administration, Computer Science, Law & Legal Studies, Politics.
Where is De Montfort University located?
De Montfort University is located in Leicester, United Kingdom.