NCUK University Partner
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London is a research-intensive university that aims to open opportunity to anyone with the potential to succeed. It has over 33,000 degree students and close to 4,500 staff, with students from more than 170 nationalities, and also has a presence in Malta, Paris, Singapore and China.
Most undergraduates are based at the Mile End campus beside Regent's Canal, with medicine and dentistry taught a short walk away at the Whitechapel campus, across five London campuses in total.
The university is ranked 17th in the UK and 103rd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027), and 7th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024).
17th
in the UK, QS World University Rankings 2027
103rd
in the world, QS World University Rankings 2027
7th
in the world for international outlook, THE World University Rankings 2024
3,000+
student bedrooms across Mile End, Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square and West Smithfield
Global Talent Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Worth £3,000 for highly qualified undergraduate offer holders.
Global Talent Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught)
Worth £3,000 for highly qualified postgraduate taught offer holders.
Children of Alumni Award
Worth £1,000 off year-one overseas fees for children of international alumni.
Queen Mary Global Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Worth £2,000 for postgraduate applicants with a UK first-class bachelor's degree or overseas equivalent; no separate application needed; recipients are notified by email from the Science and Engineering Faculty Office.
Student life
The university describes a friendly, inclusive global community in central London. Its Students' Union supports over 300 clubs and societies, plus events throughout the year.
Careers
The Careers and Enterprise team offers advice, workshops and networking, built around the EAST framework (Explore, Acquire, Showcase, Transition), alongside enterprise support for students starting their own businesses.
City life
Students are close to central London landmarks, markets and West End theatre.
Student support
A confidential advice service covers money, mental health and legal rights, the Learning Development team supports academic skills, and the Global Opportunities Office provides pre-departure, orientation and ongoing support for international students.
Accommodation
Almost 3,000 bedrooms are spread across Mile End, Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square and West Smithfield, and new undergraduate and postgraduate students are guaranteed accommodation in halls or with partner providers, subject to eligibility.
Facilities, sport and sustainability
Facilities include the Graduate Centre for postgraduate learning, the Blizard Building research labs, the Qmotion Health and Fitness Centre, and the School of Law Legal Advice Centre, which offers pro bono advice.
More than 60 sports clubs are managed by the Queen Mary Students' Union, alongside societies such as Robotics and Film.
The university runs a "Green Mary" sustainability initiative and aligns its work with several UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to Queen Mary University of London, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.