Queen Mary University of London (commonly shortened to Queen Mary) is one of the leading institutions in the world for further education. Split across five campuses in central and east London, its heritage dates back to 1785 when the first medical school in the UK was formed at the Royal London Hospital.
Queen Mary University of London is a place where differences are celebrated and unique perspectives are essential. Come and join a community where individuality fuels progress, while distinct experiences shape a richer, more dynamic learning environment.
Students will be part of a community of over 31,000 learners from around the corner and across the world, with over 170 nationalities represented on five campuses in London and beyond, and half of the student community being international learners. A top 100 university (U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2024–25) ranked 24th worldwide for research (Times Higher Education 2025) and 110th in the world according to QS (QS World University Rankings 2026), Queen Mary offers a university experience as unique each of its students.
Queen Mary is a member of the Russell Group of universities in the UK, which means it is committed to outstanding research and teaching. The university has been ranked joint 7th in the UK for the quality of its research. Across the University, 92% of Queen Mary’s research was assessed as internationally excellent or world-leading in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF). Students of Queen Mary can choose to be involved in some of the most ground-breaking and pioneering research projects.
The award-winning careers service provides students with the opportunity to book one-to-one careers appointments with trained advisors, look through over 2,000 work experience opportunities and attend events to meet employers from all over the UK.
Innovation and quality are both extremely important at Queen Mary, and so it is never an institution to stand still. Investment is made regularly to both expand the horizons of the university and to improve the existing facilities, so that students are always using the latest technologies and study methods in their field.
The university also partners with some of the largest institutions and employers around the world. It recently announced a new partnership with Health Education England to provide a pilot scheme for a new way of learning for medical degree students.
Another new training programme has been developed in-line with some of the largest biotechnological companies in the world, which will ensure that AI technology is weaved into the study programme of its next generation of biological scientists.
These are just some of the examples of how the university constantly reinvents, reinvests and forges new partnerships to offer students a pioneering education.
£14,092 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
£20,569 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
Each year, Queen Mary supports undergraduate and postgraduate students through a range of different scholarships opportunities. This includes a number of competitive Queen Mary bursaries and scholarships, in a range of subject areas, as well as external sources of funding. Queen Mary is pleased to offer the Global Talent Scholarship for high achieving students worth £5,000 for postgraduate and £12,000 for undergraduate students joining QMUL in September 2026. There is a limited number of scholarships available to students who meet the eligibility criteria and apply by the deadline. Further details can be found on the university’s website.
The full range of scholarships can be viewed on the university’s website, including all eligibility criteria needed to apply. The list is extensive but can be filtered to the level of study, subject and country of residence to help students find a suitable scholarship.
Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. The QM database shows what's on offer, the eligibility criteria for each, and how to apply. Some may have conditions depending on the course, school or faculty.
Application processes for scholarships can be competitive and students should also be aware of application deadlines for external scholarships.
The entry requirements to study at Queen Mary will vary depending on the chosen course. As such, students are advised to research their subject in advance and make sure that they are on target to be successful when it is time to apply.
The full list of courses and their requirements can be found on the university’s website. All undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS and postgraduate applications should be made online.
International students are welcomed at Queen Mary. Students can check with the university whether their qualifications are sufficient to meet the requirements of their course.
Students whose first language is not English must also be able to demonstrate they have a strong written and spoken command of the language. All courses are taught and measured in English. The requisite scores on recognised English tests vary depending on the school for which the student is applying – more information can be found on the website.
As one of the 24 Russell Group universities in the UK, Queen Mary is committed to being at the forefront of research as well as offering an exceptional learning and teaching experience to all students, along with outstanding networking opportunities and employability skills.
Students who attend Queen Mary will find that courses are taught in a multitude of ways. Alongside traditional lectures there will be smaller-group teaching through seminars and workshops, classes, and for medical and materials courses, there will be problem-based learning (PBL) sessions.
All students will be able to complete work in a variety of ways, with essays, group projects, reports and reading expected through almost every course at the university. Many will also require a final-year dissertation. Academic support is available to help students bridge the gap between university and their previous studies.
Queen Mary is made up of a wide variety of departments, each of which falls into a number of schools governed by three main faculties. Each faculty is responsible for ensuring the highest standard of education.
The faculty consists of a range of Schools including the School of Business and Management, School of Economics and Finance and the School of the Arts. Students who wish to study law, politics or linguistics will also fall under this umbrella. The faculty has a number of research centers, including the Criminal Justice Centre, the Centre for Catalan Studies and the Centre for Globalisation Research.
In the QS subject rankings 2025, English language and literature, and law were ranked in the global top 50.
The faculty offers a wonderful range of scientific and technical programmes both for undergraduate and postgraduate study. From materials sciences to mathematics, astronomy through to behavioral science, there’s a magnificently diverse range of subjects offered to students, alongside globally renowned teaching and state-of-the-art facilities.
The faculty has invested over GBP 50 million in the past few years to ensure that students are taught using the most advanced teaching methods in first-class laboratories.
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 Trust 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.
It is nationally and internationally recognised for research, attracting GBP 40 million annually in research income. Dentistry was ranked 9th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026.
Queen Mary is home to one of the largest self-contained student campuses in central London. Across the various campuses that make up the university, students will find every facility they need.
As well as lecture theatres, laboratories and an extensive 24-hour library, it has shops, restaurants, a bar, gym, bank and accommodation all on site. Students can experience Queen Mary’s campus through their campus tour video or visit the campus in person.
Queen Mary’s 24-hour Library in Mile End recently underwent a GBP 1.5 million refurbishment, providing even more study and computer spaces. Medical and dental students can make use of the specialist medical libraries at Whitechapel and West Smithfield.
The Student Health Service can be found at the Mile End campus, which caters for all physical and mental wellbeing needs of students at the university.
The university has its own health and fitness center called QMotion, situated on the Mile End campus. There’s also a smaller gym at the Charterhouse Square campus that Medicine and Dentistry students can use.
The Hub is home to a majority of the Union's activities at Mile End with the Union Reception, bookable spaces for student groups and societies, social spaces and more. Barts and The London Students’ Association (BLSA) have their own set of facilities at the Whitechapel campus for medicine and dentistry students.
Queen Mary University of London has a total of 2,928 bed spaces to offer to new applicants at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Queen Mary offers guaranteed accommodation for all new undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation students as long as they meet the criteria.
London, Bethnal Green, UK
