Students have rated De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) among the five best universities in the UK for supporting them into work experience, continuing a three-year run of success in the national rankings.
Student news website The Tab this week reported that DMU had placed fifth in the Top Universities for Work Experience 2026–27 table, compiled by careers platform Higherin.
Based on reviews from students who have completed internships, placements and other forms of work experience, the rankings assess how well universities supported them in securing and undertaking those opportunities.
Dan Middler, Careers & Placements Manager at DMU, said: "Getting meaningful work experience while studying can make a real difference to students. It helps them understand what employers are looking for, develop their confidence and skills, and make more informed decisions about their future careers.
"At DMU, we work hard to make those opportunities available to students from all backgrounds, whether through internships, placements or other experiences that bring them into contact with employers.
"What makes this recognition particularly pleasing is that it comes from students themselves, reflecting their experiences of the support they received.
"To have been ranked among the UK's top five universities for work experience for three successive years is encouraging, and reinforces the importance of continuing to invest in practical opportunities that help students prepare for life after university."
The full rankings can be viewed on Higherin's website.
Higherin was formed in August 2025 through the merger and rebranding of RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship, two established careers platforms with an 18-year history of helping young people find work experience and career opportunities.
Oliver Sidwell, co-founder of Higherin, said: "A university that supports and helps students to find internships and placements can really impact a potential student’s decision of which uni they go to."
He highlighted the growing competition for graduate jobs, with some vacancies attracting more than 1,000 applications, making relevant work experience increasingly important.
DMU offers students guaranteed opportunities to gain work experience, supported by specialist careers teams across its faculties.
Among its initiatives are the Frontrunners scheme, which offers paid internships within the university, and Accelerated Career Enhancement (ACE) internships, providing six weeks of paid experience with employers.
Students can also access year-long industry placements, careers mentoring, CV and interview preparation, and personalised support to help them develop their professional skills.
The latest recognition follows DMU's Careers Team being named Employability Team of the Year at the 2024 targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards.
Posted on Thursday 12 November 2026