About us
Campus and accommodation
Campus
Set on a tranquil 9.3 acre site in Markfield, Leicestershire, the Institute provides a welcoming surroundings conducive to study. The main campus includes one of the largest Islamic resources library in Europe. The main social space for students is in the main MIHE building, which also provides access to vending machines (for drinks and snacks), sink, microwave oven, refrigerator, kettle and other basic facilities. The campus also has sports ground facilities for students. There is also an on-campus prayer hall, known as the Markfield Mosque, for students, staff and visitors, open for all prayer times. An ablution area is conveniently located. The prayer hall can accommodate approximately 150 people (men and women). Jum’a khutbas are conducted by visiting scholars and Institute students and staff.
Accomodation
Please note that the Institute does not provide direct accommodation. Limited accommodation facilities are provided on the campus by the Markfield Conference Centre. You will need to contact them directly at 01530 244944 or email suleman@islamic-foundation.org.uk to make arrangements if you wish to stay on campus. The accommodation single room charges are £200 per month (for long-term stays, minimum 3 months). This charge includes costs for water and electricity for a single room with shared washroom and kitchen facilities. For long-term stays, some limited ensuite rooms might be available at £300 a month. If you do not wish to stay on campus for the full semester and want to stay for one or a few nights only, the cost will be £15 per night for a single room (shared washroom and kitchen facilities) or £20 for an ensuite room. If you rent property in Leicester, you will pay considerably more and must allow for all utility bills and travel costs.
Accommodation on campus consists of secure self-contained separate accommodation for female and male students. The accommodation blocks includes, single rooms with a washing basin, bed, cupboard, study table and access to WiFi (see the photos below). They also provide shared toilets, showers, washing machine and kitchen facilities, as well as a common room providing access to a microwave oven, refrigerator and TV. The accommodation blocks also has a limited number of ensuite rooms at a slightly higher cost and they do need to be booked in advance due to the demand for these. Local amenities, e.g., supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants/cafes, pharmacies and NHS GP practices are all within one mile distance from the campus.
Accommodation on campus consists of secure self-contained separate accommodation for female and male students. The accommodation blocks includes, single rooms with a washing basin, bed, cupboard, study table and access to WiFi (see the photos below). They also provide shared toilets, showers, washing machine and kitchen facilities, as well as a common room providing access to a microwave oven, refrigerator and TV. The accommodation blocks also has a limited number of ensuite rooms at a slightly higher cost and they do need to be booked in advance due to the demand for these. Local amenities, e.g., supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants/cafes, pharmacies and NHS GP practices are all within one mile distance from the campus.
One of the largest Islamic resources library in Europe
Students and staff of the Institute benefit from the on site library which contains over 40,000 books and 420 serials with 85 current journals. Students are able to use University of Leicester Library and De Montfort University Library for reference purposes.
How to find us
To get to MIHE by public transport from Loughborough, Nottingham, Birmingham, Derby and further afield you will need to go by train/bus to Leicester and then take a local bus as detailed below. By road MIHE is situated approximately two miles from junction 22 of the M1. When leaving the M1 take the A50 heading towards Leicester and follow signs for Markfield Conference Centre.
To get to MIHE from Leicester you will need to take the Leicester to Coalville Arriva bus number 29A or 29X from St Margaret’s Bus Station, Leicester. The nearest stop to MIHE is the Field Head Hotel on the main A50. From there you will have to walk for about 15 minutes down Launde Road which leads onto Ratby Lane and you will find MIHE on the left. The buses run every half hour and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Please check for more details and timetables at www.arrivabus.co.uk
There is also the 125 Midland Classic Service which also goes from Leicester to Coalville on a different route. This bus will drop you off right opposite the entrance to Markfield Institute but only runs a few times a day. Find a timetable here. If you have any questions or queries, please call their Customer Service Centre on 0116 305 0002.
To get to MIHE from Leicester you will need to take the Leicester to Coalville Arriva bus number 29A or 29X from St Margaret’s Bus Station, Leicester. The nearest stop to MIHE is the Field Head Hotel on the main A50. From there you will have to walk for about 15 minutes down Launde Road which leads onto Ratby Lane and you will find MIHE on the left. The buses run every half hour and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Please check for more details and timetables at www.arrivabus.co.uk
There is also the 125 Midland Classic Service which also goes from Leicester to Coalville on a different route. This bus will drop you off right opposite the entrance to Markfield Institute but only runs a few times a day. Find a timetable here. If you have any questions or queries, please call their Customer Service Centre on 0116 305 0002.
