Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University is one of the UK’s leading higher education providers and a research-led London university. Home to around 26,000 students and nearly 4,500 staff, Queen Mary University is a multicultural zone for exchanging ideas. The university is known for its diverse community with staff members and 44% of its students from more than 160 nations across the world.

The university is ranked by the QS Subject rankings 2018 to be among the world’s top 50 for its subjects like law, English, and drama. It also offers a range of subjects in areas like social sciences, humanities, law and science and engineering. Its research expertise is widely acknowledged, which has made a strategic difference to its ambitions. Queen Mary is also one of the 24 Russell Group institutions in the UK and has received a high student satisfaction rate for its career-focused courses.

Queen Mary’s history dates back to the year 1785, when the first medical school of England was formed. The university has produced eight Nobel Prize winners amongst its former students and staff. It has campuses across five locations in London and at various sites across Asia and Europe.

Also, Queen Mary is committed to investing in amenities for the benefit of its students. It has already invested GBP 105 million to build new facilities on campus, including the Graduate Centre. Being part of the prestigious University of London, the institution establishes a deeper connection with several partners worldwide, giving a range of academic benefits to its students.

Queen Mary students are assisted with academic and financial support from the team; they are supported with career counselling too. The Students’ Union strives to give an active and dynamic life to its students, by providing them the opportunity to explore more than 300 societies as well as 60 sports clubs.

Queen Mary is made up of a number of faculties, schools and departments:

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is noted for outstanding success. In the QS subject rankings 2019, drama, English and law were ranked in the global top 40. It offers degrees in a wide range of disciplines – from law and politics, to film studies and literature. Its research grant funding is around GBP 7 million annually, and more than GBP 1million is invested in scholarships for research students.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Queen Mary has a distinguished tradition in science and engineering. The faculty provides research and teaching excellence across engineering, science and mathematics through its five academic schools.

The faculty has invested over GBP 50 million into its buildings, equipment and teaching practices in the past few years to ensure that its students are taught using the most advanced teaching methods in first-class laboratories.

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is a faculty of Queen Mary. Through partnership with its linked trusts, notably Barts Health NHS Trust, and its associated University Hospital Trusts – Homerton, Newham, Whipps Cross and Queen’s (Romford), the school’s research and teaching is informed by an exceptionally wide ranging and stimulating clinical environment.

According to the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is placed within the top seven UK institutions in all three Units of Assessment – Clinical Medicine; Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care; and Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy. It is nationally and internationally recognised for research and attracts GBP 40 million annually in research income. Dentistry and Medicine are ranked 12th and 9th in the UK respectively by The Guardian University Guide 2019.

Queen Mary University of London produces the pioneers and influencers of the future. Its graduates go on to start successful international businesses, bring about social change and make key discoveries in their fields. Their alumni have gone onto work for a range of recognised organisations across the world, including the UK Parliament, NHS, Lloyds Banking Group and the BBC.

Careers support

Queen Mary has developed a host of opportunities and support services to help students every step of the way. It helps students with everything from writing a CV, learning a language, to exploring academic research careers.

International student support

The university’s QMPlus programme helps international students who may have questions about working in the UK during and after their studies. They can also help provide information for students who want to work abroad after graduation.

Developing a career in the capital

Whether students would like to work for a charity, apply for an internship, or even launch their own business, the university’s employability expertise and networks in the capital will put students in the best position to start their career.

Work experience

The university’s position between The City, Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park means it has built relationships with lots of organisations, both local and international, all ready for students to explore and gain work experience. Queen Mary offers paid and voluntary positions on campus as well.

Industrial experience

A number of the university’s science and engineering and economics and finance degrees are available with industry experience. These degrees give students the chance to combine academic study with real-world, practical, problem-solving skills in a professional context. There are placement opportunities in both the public and private sectors and featured companies have included: Microsoft, Disney, L’Oréal, Goldman Sachs and IBM.