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Before applying, make sure to research the academic entry requirements for your course, which you can find on the entry criteria section of your course page.

Apply via an agent

You may choose to apply through any of ºÚÁÏÍø’s contracted agents in your country. They will assist in applying.

Apply directly to ºÚÁÏÍø via PDF application form

Students from Sub-Saharan Africa can apply directly to ºÚÁÏÍø by completing the PDF application form and sending it to ssafrica@dmu.ac.uk along with your supporting documents (Transcripts and Certificates, Personal Statements (SOP), English Language evidence and Passport).

Apply directly via the ºÚÁÏÍø Application Portal

You can apply directly to ºÚÁÏÍø via the . The application checklist provided below will help you to apply directly. For assistance in using the portal, see the Online Portal guidance document.

UCAS

(University and Colleges Admissions Service) is an online application system where you can apply for undergraduate courses at ºÚÁÏÍø using the Institution Code: DEM/D26.x

Applicant checklist

Academic transcripts

You need to submit your latest academic transcripts for the application to be considered. Some courses in the Arts, Design and Humanities faculty may require a portfolio as part of the application. More information can be found on the portfolio advice page.

Proof of English language proficiency

For the full list of suitable documents, please visit the country-specific entry requirements page and your course page.

Personal statement

Your personal statement will usually be about 500 words. As well as telling us a bit more about you as an individual, you should explain your motivations for pursuing your desired course at ºÚÁÏÍø and in Leicester, and how the course will benefit your career or academic aspirations.

Applicants with a two-year gap in their undergraduate education or a five-year gap in their postgraduate education are generally expected to submit an enhanced personal statement.

You may also be asked to complete an EPS if you have previous visa refusals, or your application is perceived to carry a high risk. 

However, if you are a sponsored student by a government body, or, if you are a national of one of the countries listed in , you are exempt from submitting an EPS.

References

Generally, a referee will be somebody who has known you in an academic or professional setting.

Your referee must explain why they think you will be suitable for the course. It should include the date, your details and the details of the referee along with their signature.

The contact email address of the referee must be an official email address and not a personal one (for example, Gmail).

Copy of your passport

A scanned copy of your passport will be required to proceed with your application.

Unconditional Offer – If you meet all the requirements on the entry criteria for your course, you will receive an unconditional offer. This means you can proceed with the next steps to get to the UK. These will be explained on your offer letter.

Conditional Offer – You will be able to see your conditions on your offer letter. You should submit evidence to demonstrate that you have met these conditions to the university to receive an unconditional offer.

Reject – If your application does not meet the entry criteria, it may be rejected.

Refer - Where possible, you will be referred to other courses that you may qualify for, or, you may be referred to the ºÚÁÏÍø International College.

Individuals of certain nationalities have a higher likelihood of unsuccessful visa applications. As such, the university requires students from India, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Ghana, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Iran and Afghanistan to attend a credibility interview process in their conditional offer letters.

During this process, you will be tested on your abilities to demonstrate your knowledge of studying at ºÚÁÏÍø as an international student.

In addition to this, document checks will include: