De Montfort University, Public university in Leicester, England
De Montfort University is a public university in Leicester, England, spread across several buildings in the city center. The four faculties cover arts and design, business and law, health and life sciences, and computing and engineering, supported by research centers and workshops.
The Leicester School of Art was founded in 1870 and went through several name changes before gaining university status in 1992. The transformation took place as part of a nationwide education reform that turned polytechnic colleges into universities.
The name honors Simon de Montfort, who shaped the English parliament in the 13th century as Earl of Leicester. Today students from over one hundred countries shape campus life and use modern libraries and sports facilities open to all.
The campus is a short walk from Leicester railway station, making the area easy to explore on foot. Public spaces such as cafes and exhibition rooms are usually accessible during term time in daylight hours.
The Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities offers specialized programs in lingerie design and footwear production, drawing on the regional textile industry tradition. These programs attract students focusing on fields taught at only a few British universities.
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