De Montfort University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at De Montfort University. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
De Montfort University enrolled 7,355 international students in 2024/25, making up 31.8% of the student body (up 5.1% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2,810 | 19,650 | 14.3% |
| 2015/16 | 2,820 | 20,905 | 13.5% |
| 2016/17 | 3,665 | 23,205 | 15.8% |
| 2017/18 | 4,710 | 25,695 | 18.3% |
| 2018/19 | 5,460 | 26,565 | 20.6% |
| 2019/20 | 6,995 | 29,095 | 24% |
| 2020/21 | 6,170 | 27,535 | 22.4% |
| 2021/22 | 8,075 | 28,335 | 28.5% |
| 2022/23 | 9,770 | 27,915 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 8,735 | 25,245 | 34.6% |
| 2024/25 | 7,355 | 23,155 | 31.8% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 3,115 | +1171% |
| China | 1,035 | +19% |
| Pakistan | 695 | +4533% |
| Nepal | 505 | +10000% |
| Nigeria | 410 | +193% |
| Sri Lanka | 210 | +4100% |
Want to know what De Montfort University graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at De Montfort University.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does De Montfort University have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows De Montfort University enrolled 7,355 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of De Montfort University's students are international?
International students made up 31.8% of the student body at De Montfort University in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at De Montfort University growing?
International enrolment at De Montfort University has grown by 5.1% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of De Montfort University's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at De Montfort University, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from De Montfort University work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including De Montfort University, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.