The Gold Teaching Excellence Framework award has been given to De Montfort University. The university is renowned for its programmes in engineering, pharmacy, and art and design. The institution supports students' entrepreneurial endeavours by supporting a number of student-founded enterprises each year.

Due to its dense student population, the city draws well-known DJs, bands, and classical performers. The city hosts the Leicester Comedy Festival every year, which features well-known stand-up comics. The Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leicester City Football Club, and Leicester Tigers Rugby Club are also based in the city. They are all collaborators with De Montfort University.

The professional and passionate student support staff at De Montfort University provides assistance with research, essay writing, and exams. Students can communicate with the faculty running the seminars and drop-in sessions by visiting the university's library to use one of the various information resources.

Undergraduate students who choose De Montfort University firmly are provided with guaranteed housing. Conditions must be met. In 13 residence halls with more than 4,000 rooms, the institution offers students a selection of high-standard housing.

The university provides fully furnished, self-catered housing with a number of en suite rooms, shared kitchens, internet access, and laundry facilities. All DMU resident halls adhere to the Universities UK national student housing code of practise.

Students have access to CCTV, on-site managers, on-call security, and ID card access in every hall.

The city's transportation options include a network of roads and coaches. From Leicester to London St. Pancras, students can travel by high-speed rail, arriving at their destination in an hour. The East Midlands Airport or Birmingham Airport are the two options for students who desire to take a flight to another city.