Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has a long and illustrious history dating back to 1785, with the establishment of the London Hospital Medical College - England’s first medical school. The university is a member of the University of London and is also a member of the prestigious Russell Group.
Queen Mary is often ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the UK and the top 10% of universities in the world. It is renowned for its world-leading research, ranking 5th in the UK for the percentage of 3* and 4* research outputs (REF 2014). Nine former Queen Mary staff and students have won Nobel prizes.
Queen Mary is also one of the most diverse of all the Russell Group universities. From its formative years, right through to today, inclusion has been at the forefront of the university’s philosophy and the university actively recruits students from under-represented backgrounds. Today, Queen Mary is home to over 28,000 students from over 160 nationalities, studying across the university’s campuses in London, Europe, and Asia. Of the undergraduate students based on the university’s London campuses, 90% are from state schools and 70% are BAME students.
The university offers over 130 undergraduate courses in a wide variety of disciplines, delivered through three faculties: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry; and Faculty of Science and Engineering. Many courses have flexible module options, allowing students to specialise within their chosen subject and many courses offer the option to spend a year in industry or studying abroad; allowing students to gain valuable experience that could kick-start their careers. Students studying at Queen Mary have access to world-class study facilities and receive a superior level of support, both academic and personal. They are also given plenty of opportunities to meet new people, make a difference to their community, and develop new transferable skills.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“I love studying here. There is a really strong sense of community with lots of support from staff and peers. The lectures are well organised and structured! And highly enjoyable I would recommend this uni to a friend for sure.”
“Despite Covid, I’m extremely happy with my quality of teaching — my main concern for my university experience! My department adapted very well to online teaching, and also encouraged collaboration/interaction via writing retreats and group calls. I’d highly recommend Queen Mary for their English course, as there are so many module choices to choose from. I also had the option of choosing a module from an appropriate alternative department.”
“I really enjoy my time at my uni. However, I would have preferred having face to face teaching but I know they tried to make the best they could to help all of the students so I’m very grateful and I can’t wait for my second year!”
Queen Mary offers over 130 undergraduate courses in a wide variety of disciplines, delivered through its three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences; Medicine and Dentistry; and Science and Engineering.
Many degrees include elective module options, which allow students to specialise in niche areas. Many degrees also come with multiple study options; students can choose between a full-time, three-year degree or can opt for a degree with an integrated year-long industry placement or a year studying abroad. Queen Mary also offer students the opportunity to learn a second language alongside their degree. Languages offered include Chinese, French, German, and Japanese.
For students who lack the qualifications for entry onto a degree in their chosen subject, Queen Mary offers a number of courses with integrated foundation years. The foundation year helps prepare students for study at degree level.
Students are taught by expert practitioners, many of whom have real industry experience and/or are active researchers in the field. Students are equipped with a solid grounding in their chosen discipline and are inspired to develop their own ideas.
Students are given plenty of contact time, with teaching methods including lectures, small group tutorials, practical workshops, and laboratory work or field trips where appropriate. Every student is also allocated a personal tutor when they arrive who can advise on both academic and non-academic issues.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“My lecturers were amazing - I thoroughly enjoyed having online lessons taught by such enthusiastic individuals specialising in their fields.”
“I had a good amount of contact hours, with enough time to conduct pre-reading and further research, as well as take part in extracurricular activity and meet with friends. All my lecturers adapted to online teaching incredibly well.”
“They’ve been brilliant and done everything they can in a pandemic.”
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Queen Mary will accept a wide range of academic, vocational and professional qualifications on the majority of their courses, including but not limited to: A-Levels; BTECS (Level 3); Access to Higher Education Diplomas; Extended Project Qualifications; T-Levels; International Baccalaureate; and Welsh Baccalaureate awards. Some courses require specific subjects to have been studied at Level 3 and that some Level 3 subjects (such as General Studies and Critical Thinking) are not accepted.
The university understands that students may be studying a combination of two or more of the above qualifications and will make offers on a case-by-case basis, taking this into account.
Queen Mary is dedicated to inclusion and widening participation, especially in the local community. As such, the university considers every application on its individual merits, and admissions selectors are normally happy to consider work experience and other appropriate experiences and skills as part of an application from students who may not have the academic qualifications required for entry.
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ASK A QUESTIONQueen Mary offers students an ample amount of accommodation across its campuses in Mile End (undergraduate), Whitechapel (Medicine and Dentistry), and Charterhouse Square (Medicine and Dentistry). In total there are over 2,600 rooms available.
Students have a number of options to choose from, including standard rooms with shared bathrooms, en-suite rooms, single en-suite studios (with private kitchenette), and twin rooms. There are a number of specially designed rooms for those with disabilities or impairments. All student bedrooms are divided into flats that share a fully-fitted kitchen and dining area.
There are onsite launderettes within easy reach and there is a daily cleaning service of all communal areas. There is also an onsite Residential Services team and onsite security to ensure students are happy and secure in their chosen accommodation.
Fees for a single room accommodation are from £5,078.60 (£132.65 per week), to £8450.51 (£220.64 per week) over 38.3 weeks in 2021-22. Fees include all utility bills, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance.
Queen Mary continually invests in state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. On-campus highlights include:
To support students’ self-directed study, there are three libraries at Queen Mary (Mile End library, Medical and Dental library, and West Smithfield Medical Library). Students can also access Senate House, the University of London’s library.
In addition to world-leading academic facilities, Queen Mary is home to world-class social and wellbeing spaces. The Qmotion health club is a recent addition to the Mile End campus and is equipped with a wide range of high-quality gym equipment plus spaces for fitness classes. The main Mile End campus is also home to two shops, four cafes, two restaurants, a bar, plus plenty of outdoor space in which to relax and socialise in.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“There’s plenty of study space within teaching facilities and in the library. I also work in the SU cafés sometimes. Lots of outdoor space with wi-fi access and close to printers too!”
“For drama there is plenty of space; a theatre, rehearsal rooms etc. Everything is incredibly accessible.”
“Services and facilities are immaculate, with ease of access and helpful tools and guides, primarily for first year students.”
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Queen Mary's Advice and Counselling Service provides a number of health and general services that are free, confidential and unbiased.
Students can make appointments (either online, on the phone, or face-to-face) with a trained counsellor. They also provide immediate support for students in crisis and can refer students for specialist treatment from other NHS services.
The Advice and Counselling Service provides plenty of written advice (via the Queen Mary website) on a range of issues, such as money and funding, finding work, accommodation, and coping with bullying or domestic violence. There is specific advice on the Queen Mary website for EU and International students and for students who have physical and mental disabilities. Students in need can book a face-to-face meeting with a welfare advisor.
The Queen Mary Students’ Union QMSU also offer a number of guidance services, including an Academic Advice Service, support for student carers and student parents and dedicated Multi-Faith spaces on campus.
Student healthcare is provided by the NHS and available to students living on campus or within Tower Hamlets. Doctors and nurses are based in the Geography Building (Mile End campus) every weekday during term time.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“Wellbeing and study groups are regularly held, alongside emphasised support from assigned advisors. These advisors are particularly helpful as they provide mental health support as well as academic support. Accessing information and help from the uni regarding disabilities is also very quick and easy.”
“We have really good services for personal help. There are many schemes such as the Buddy Scheme to help first years settle in, opportunities to become Hall Reps when you’re in first year to better your experience living on campus, and mental health and dyslexia/ADHD, etc. services readily available on campus and via email to make anyone feel supported.”
“Good, there’s always someone to talk to regarding your problems.”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEQueen Mary is often ranked as one of the top universities in the world. Not only is it a member of the University of London federation, but it is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities – often regarded as the elite of UK universities. Nine former Queen Mary staff and students have won Nobel prizes.
Students on all courses will receive a world-class education and gain a highly-regarded qualification for their CV. There are several undergraduate subject areas in which Queen Mary excels, however:
For Dentistry, Queen Mary is ranked 5th in the UK*;
For Medicine, Queen Mary is ranked 8th in the UK*;
For Law, Queen Mary is ranked 10th in the UK*.
(*Complete University Guide 2022).
Queen Mary is renowned globally for being a research-intensive university. In the REF 2014, 90% of Queen Mary's research was rated 4* (outstanding) or 3* (very considerable) in terms of its impact, reach, and significance. The university’s world-leading research not only has an impact on communities around the world, it highly influences and enhances the teaching students receive, ensuring it is highly relevant.
Queen Mary's Students’ Union (QMSU) is run by a small group of elected executive officers. It is their role to support all students and make sure that their time at university is the best it can be.
The executive team make sure that the student voice is heard and the opinions of students are included when important decisions are made by the university’s leaders. Supporting them are the SU’s school and course representatives, who act as a liaison between students and staff, helping to realise the improvements students want to see on-campus.
In addition to this, the QMSU is home to a number of student advisory services, providing free and impartial guidance on a range of academic and non-academic issues.
QMSU also ensures students have plenty of opportunities to socialise and have fun. The QMSU manages over 300 sports clubs and societies which are open to all students. They also provide plenty of opportunities for students to participate in projects and campaigns they are passionate about or undertake volunteering work. In addition, they organise a wide range of fun, social events for students to enjoy.
The QMSU building houses two grocery shops, a fitness centre, a multi-faith centre, and several cafes and bars where students can socialise with their fellow students.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“It’s really good, there’s always help if you need it.”
“They do a good job.”
“Great student union, brings up appropriate issues and always hold events.”
Queen Mary understands the importance of extra-curricular activities for enhancing the student experience and, as such, supports a wide array of clubs and societies for its students. In fact, there are currently over 300 clubs and societies available to join at Queen Mary, managed and funded through the QMSU.
Sports clubs include popular sports such as American Football, Golf, Football, Netball, Rugby, and Tennis but also includes some more unusual sports such as Alpine (climbers and hikers), Capoeria, Fencing, Go-Karting, Kendo, Muay Thai, and Parkour.
Many of the sports clubs have both competitive and recreational teams, offering the chance for students of all abilities to play. The competitive teams compete in different leagues, either BUCS, LUSL, the Queen Mary intra-university league, or all three.
Societies are split into the following categories: Academic; Arts, music and performance; Campaigns and politics; Culture; Education, employability and enterprise; Faith; Recreational; and Social.
Societies include Alternative Music, Baking, Feminist, Korean, Philosophy, Sign Language, Board Games, Book Club, Chess, Cinema, Cocktail, Coding, Comedy, Debate, Engage, LGBT+, Mature Students, and Students with Disabilities.
There really is something for everyone at Queen Mary; however, if students can’t find a society they want to join, the QMSU team will fully support them in either starting a new society or even restarting an old one.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“Amazing.”
“Society for every type of activity and group.”
“Very good variety of societies. a lot of social stuff to do.”
Queen Mary has five campuses based in East London, which is, without doubt, the most vibrant and culturally diverse part of the city. Whether it’s food, music, art, performance, fashion or nightlife – East London is a thriving hub of activity with new ideas and tastes to experience every day.
The campus is well-connected to the rest of the city. Just a short bus or tube ride away are the bright lights of the West End with its seemingly endless array of shopping, theatre, dining, and nightlife options, plus it is easy to get to all of London’s most famous sights and attractions. The campus is also close to the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, with the London Aquatics Centre and plenty of beautiful green spaces to relax in.
London is a thriving global tech and financial hub, and is also home to thriving creative industries, making it the perfect place to kick-start a successful career. The campus is less than 20 minutes away from the City of London and Canary Wharf business areas, and the West End, with plenty of opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience whilst studying.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“There are bars, restaurants, supermarket, coffee shop, cafeteria, food stalls every week in the uni and also outside there's several places like Nandos. Events in uni held very frequently, student union always doing something, Stratford only 2 stops away, and central London only couple stops.”
“Good transport links and close to the central meaning it’s easy to get to places. Brilliant local nightlife.”
“QMUL is near to many small- and some medium-sized supermarkets and well connected to the city for other things. There is plenty of accommodation in Mile End, Bow and Limehouse for the cheaper areas or parts of Shoreditch are not too far away if students want something a bit nicer. There is a doctor's surgery on campus and other health services nearby.”
The Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise team provide support and guidance to all students in choosing their career, gaining work experience, and finding a graduate job. They run events and group workshops, offer one-to-one appointments, and have plenty of online resources to help students locate opportunities, create their CVs, and prepare for interviews.
Queen Mary's in-house temp agency QTemps offers a number of temporary paid work experience roles on campus, enabling students to earn money, gain experience and build workplace skills.
Through the university’s QMentoring programme, students can connect with either a member of the Queen Mary alumni community or a business professional. The scheme is designed to help students learn about different career paths and gain useful advice on finding their dream graduate role.
For students with entrepreneurial aspirations, the team run specialised workshops and offer support for starting a business. They also provide funding opportunities of between £500 and £10,000 to support students’ business endeavours.
93% of Queen Mary's UK graduates are undertaking paid work or further education within six months (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020).
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“The QMUL careers team are constantly sending out great opportunities for all students according to each faculty and I appreciate all the work they do!”
“In first year there were many networking events on campus, many talks by people on different career paths to come and advise us. Obviously there hasn’t been any of that in virtual university, but the School of Mathematical Sciences often reaches out with internship opportunities exclusively available to our department/uni.”
“Provided a breadth of opportunities regarding future careers, as well as in-uni career guidance and support. Guest speakers have also been very useful with direction towards future career prospects, especially those who are alumni guest speakers.”
Queen Mary is dedicated to inclusion and actively recruits students from under-represented communities. To help disadvantaged students achieve their aspirations, the university offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries, including:
Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation Scholarship
10 scholarships of £1,250 per year for three years are available for new first-year students at Queen Mary. Subject to confirmation, eligible candidates must be under 25-years-old at the beginning of their programme, a permanent resident in the City of London or Tower Hamlets, and have been assessed by Student Finance as having a household income of £42,875 or less.
Economics and Finance Excellence Scholarship:
The School of Economics and Finance has 15 Excellence Scholarships available to Home, EU and Overseas students. The scholarships are available for 13 eligible degrees and each scholarship is worth £3,000 in the first year of study. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence — applicants will typically need predicted grades of at least A*AA at A-levels, IB 40 points, or the equivalent in order to be considered for an award.
The John Abernethy (Barts) Scholarships
Three scholarships worth £5,000 per year of the degree are available for Medicine (2) and Dentistry (1) students who achieve academic excellence at A-Level (three As). If students undertake an intercalated degree at Queen Mary, they will also receive the bursary for their intercalated year.
For further information, visit the Queen Mary website.
UK students starting a full-time undergraduate degree in 2023 will pay fees of £9,250 per year. This includes any foundation years being undertaken as part of the degree.
Tuition fees for International students starting a full-time undergraduate degree in 2023 will vary depending on the course being undertaken. Tuition fees can be found on the ‘Fees and Funding’ tab of each course page on the Queen Mary website.
UK students taking a year in industry as part of their degree programme will pay £1,850 for this year. International students taking a year in industry as part of their degree programme will pay £3,700 for this year.
Some courses require additional costs, to cover sundries such as field trips and equipment. Details of these costs can be found on the individual course pages on the QMUL website.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
ASK A QUESTIONAs well as a wide range of courses, studying at Queen Mary University of London offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at Queen Mary University of London.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
