Student Admissions Policy

This policy details De Montfort University’s (DMU) aims for the recruitment and admission of students at all levels of study. It also explains the guidelines that are used to select and admit new Home and International students to DMU courses.  

DMU’s recruitment and admissions aims align with its institutional Mission, Vision, and Values (The Empowering University Strategy).

Our recruitment and admissions practices are an integral part of our strategic management and form the foundation of the excellent student experience we are committed to providing.  

DMU aims to provide an inspiring and supportive learning environment which fosters the ambition to achieve and transforms our students to become highly sought-after graduates who are fully equipped with skills for employment and for life, enabling them to make a real difference in society. We aim to recruit and retain students who will fully engage with, and demonstrate the necessary motivation, quality and ability to benefit from their chosen programme of study.  

We are committed to the provision of a professional, transparent, consistent and fair admissions service which is in line with good practice as defined in the Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) UK Quality Code for Higher Education (Quality Code (qaa.ac.uk)). 

Partner students

This policy applies to all recruitment and admissions activities for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, including Home, International, and students admitted via collaborative partnerships.

Details of the management of recruitment, selection and admissions for Transnational Education provision and De Montfort University International College (DMUIC) are set out on an individual contract basis.