Leicester City And De Montfort University Strike Up New Deal

- The deal builds on a relationship between the two parties that stretches back five years 

- As part of the deal the Club will offer up to 100 work placements at King Power Stadium for DMU students as well as ticket giveaways 

- DMU will open an office in Thailand as part of a move that could see scholarships offered to students wishing to study in Leicester 

- #DMUGlobal students will have opportunities to work with King Power charities in Asia 

Leicester City’s links with De Montfort University (DMU) continue to grow with the news they have agreed a deal to become the Club’s Official Higher Education Partners. 

The improved partnership further solidifies a relationship between Leicester City and DMU that stretches back five years and which has brought significant benefits to both parties. 

The Foxes remarkable run to the top of the Barclays Premier League has ensured that the Club’s name has been on the lips of billions around the globe, and now thanks to the new deal, DMU will continue to see its involvement with Leicester City grow on a number of levels. 

This means that up to 100 of the university’s students will have the opportunity to undertake work placements at King Power Stadium in order the enhance their career prospects, while there will be ticket giveaways and DMU branding inside and out of King Power Stadium. 

On the football side, the DMU student football trials will take place at the Club’s state-of-the-art facilities, while students will be treated to first team player appearances on campus during term time. 

The impact of the new partnership with DMU will also reach Thailand, the home of Leicester City’s parent company, King Power International, where scholarships could be offered to King Power employees as well as DMU students being given the chance to work with King Power charities in Asia.

 This will also see DMU further strengthen its ties with the Foxes by opening a Bangkok office in order to work directly with international students seeking an opportunity to study in Leicester, while efforts will be combined between both parties on the Government’s GREAT international trade campaign. 

Academically, DMU will also offer expert English language support for the Club’s flourishing International Academy students. 

Leicester City Chief Executive Susan Whelan said:“We’re extremely proud of our growing partnership with DMU – a relationship that brings together two great Leicester institutions, proudly representing this city in front of a global audience. 

“Extending the fine work carried out domestically between both parties to Bangkok – home of the Club’s parent company, King Power – is a great opportunity for us to strengthen the growing affinity that exists between the people of Leicester and the people of Thailand.” 

Professor Dominic Shellard, Vice-Chancellor of DMU, said:“The benefits that this partnership will bring to DMU students are extraordinary, in terms of gaining vital industry experience, continuing DMU’s dedication to the public good with charitable and voluntary work, overseas travel through #DMUglobal, and cheering on Leicester City in the Premier League. 

“I don’t think there will be another university in the country that can offer these sorts of opportunities in partnership with a Premier League football club. 

“We are delighted to be working with a business that shares our passion for having a truly global impact and are sure that our new partnerships, here in Leicester and in Asia, can mirror the success that Vardy and Mahrez have enjoyed on the pitch this season.”