DMU Facts

An Introduction To DMU

The basics
Three centres - Bedford, Leicester and Milton Keynes - each with their own distinct character
Seven faculties offering over 400 courses
More than 23,000 students and 3,300 staff
Strong network of Associate and Linked Colleges.

The future
£50 million investment across the University.

Excellent employment prospects
94% of DMU students in employment or further study within six months of completing their course*
Highly rated by employers - especially for Business and Information Technology**
Excellent links with business and industry.

High quality teaching
High standards recognised in recent Quality Assurance Assessments:
Politics gained the highest possible score of 24
Sport and Leisure scored 23
Land and Property Management scored 23
Psychology scored 22
Nursing, Midwifery and Health Studies scored 22
Dance and Drama scored 22
The leading post-1992 university for research
Over 1000 research students and 500 staff involved in

Research
First class libraries and IT access
Mentoring and learning support.

Brilliant student lifestyle
Both locations student focused and cosmopolitan
All campuses within walking distance of town centres
Great bars, restaurants and nightlife
High standard of living at low cost
Brilliant cultural scene
Excellent transport links.

Superb student support
200 student representatives supporting student decision-making about DMU.

Quality accommodation
Rents among the lowest in the country
Halls of Residence within walking distance of campuses.

* HEFCE Performance Indicators 2000
** Signposts to Employability survey, The Guardian, 2001.