De Montfort University was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree awarding body, and the name taken from Simon de Montfort, a 13th-century Earl of Leicester credited with establishing the first Parliament of England in 1265. De Montfort University has approximately 27,000 full and part-time students with four faculties: Art, Design, and Humanities (ADH), Business and Law (BAL), Health and Life Sciences (H&LS) and Computing, Engineering and Media (CEM). It was awarded Gold rating the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework.
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De Montfort University was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree awarding body, and the name taken from Simon de Montfort, a 13th-century Earl of Leicester credited with establishing the first Parliament of England in 1265. De Montfort University has approximately 27,000 full and part-time students with four faculties: Art, Design, and Humanities (ADH), Business and Law (BAL), Health and Life Sciences (H&LS) and Computing, Engineering and Media (CEM). It was awarded Gold rating the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework.
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Students at De Montfort University have noted the diverse and dynamic qualities of the university, as well as its high rate of graduate employability, and dedication to helping students achieve the lifestyle and career aspirations they work towards. The university campus has excellent facilities, which enhance the academic experience and improve student learning outcomes, and students love the many opportunities for extra-curricular recreation, health and fitness, and socialising. Leicester is a great and affordable place for students to live and study, which is a huge draw.
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De Montfort University was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree awarding body, and the name taken from Simon de Montfort, a 13th-century Earl of Leicester credited with establishing the first Parliament of England in 1265. De Montfort University has approximately 27,000 full and part-time students with four faculties: Art, Design, and Humanities (ADH), Business and Law (BAL), Health and Life Sciences (H&LS) and Computing, Engineering and Media (CEM). It was awarded Gold rating the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework.
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Students at De Montfort University have noted the diverse and dynamic qualities of the university, as well as its high rate of graduate employability, and dedication to helping students achieve the lifestyle and career aspirations they work towards. The university campus has excellent facilities, which enhance the academic experience and improve student learning outcomes, and students love the many opportunities for extra-curricular recreation, health and fitness, and socialising. Leicester is a great and affordable place for students to live and study, which is a huge draw.
Students at De Montfort University have noted the diverse and dynamic qualities of the university, as well as its high rate of graduate employability, and dedication to helping students achieve the lifestyle and career aspirations they work towards. The university campus has excellent facilities, which enhance the academic experience and improve student learning outcomes, and students love the many opportunities for extra-curricular recreation, health and fitness, and socialising. Leicester is a great and affordable place for students to live and study, which is a huge draw.