International Summer School

The DMU International Summer School is a non-credit-baring international experience programme for DMU international students, which aims to enrich studies, broaden cultural horizons and develop key skills valued by employers.

Why sign up for the International Summer School?

• Experience life on the DMU Leicester campus
• Enhance your current studies
• Meet students from all over the world
• Take advantage of trips to local places of interest or travel in your free time
• Gain international experience to add to your CV What is included in the Summer School?
• Welcome and Farewell events
• Academic taster sessions
• Industry visit
• Networking sessions, cultural workshops, sustainability sessions, employability workshops
• Day trips to places such as London, Harry Potter Studios and local landmarks
• Social events such as bowling, karaoke

What is the cost?

• £850 Summer School fee including accommodation
• Flights, visas and other travel arrangements are not included in this price 

What's included?

• Welcome and Farewell evening events
• Breakfast voucher for days on campus
• Taster lecture sessions and workshops on the Programme
• Planned social events and field trips as part of the Programme
• Industry related visits as part of the Programme
• A Certificate of Participation in the DMU Summer School Programme (non-credit bearing)

Additional costs

The following is not included in the £850 fee and will need to be paid for by the applicant:

• Flights to and from the United Kingdom
• Airport transfers
• Any visa related costs for entry to the United Kingdom
• Personal insurance such as travel or medical insurance or insurance related to sports activities you may participate in during your stay
• Other travel costs for personal visits
• Entry fees for recreational venues visited by students during the London Trip
• Food and beverages outside university hours when no activities have been planned (save for the set breakfast included in the program fee above)

How to apply

Applications are open to all prospective international students who are interested in studying at DMU. To apply, you must be aged 18 or over by the time the program starts. Your place on the program isn't secured until you pay your deposit, and places will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. More information about eligibility can be found in our terms and conditions. 

To apply, please complete our registration form. If you meet the eligibility criteria, a member of our team will get in touch to confirm your place and provide a payment link. Please note that your place is not secured until you use this link to pay your initial deposit.

For further information, view the full terms and conditions or email us at internationalsummerschool@dmu.ac.uk.