About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is a Russell Group research university with campuses in Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square. Over 31,000 students from 170+ countries study medicine, dentistry, law, science and humanities in an inclusive, community-focused environment.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 31,000 total students
- • 12,000 international students
- • 350 student societies
Location
- • Located in London
- • Public university
- • Established 1887
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
MedicineDentistryLawBusiness ManagementComputer Science
Student-Staff Ratio
14.1 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Science & Engineering
School of Engineering and Materials Science, School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physics and Astronomy, School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
School of Business and Management, School of Economics and Finance, School of Law (Centre for Commercial Law Studies), School of Politics and International Relations, School of Languages, Linguistics and Film
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Blizard Institute, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, William Harvey Research Institute
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: AAA including required subjects for Medicine, Dentistry and Law
Alternatives: IB 34 points with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, Gaokao Tier 1 with 85% overall, US High School Diploma with GPA 3.5 plus 3 AP scores of 4 or 5
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 92
UCAT for Medicine applicants • Interview and situational judgment assessment for Dentistry • LNAT recommended for Law
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or international equivalent
GPA: 3.2
IELTS: 7
R 6.5 / W 6.5 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 100
Two academic references • Research proposal for PhD applicants • CV and professional statement for MBA
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £20,000
- Postgraduate: £20,000
- Foundation: £19,500
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £11,000
- Food: £2,800
- Transport: £1,500
- Entertainment: £1,400
- Other: £900
- Total: £17,600
Scholarships
Global Excellence Scholarship
MeritAutomatic tuition fee discount for high-achieving international undergraduates.
Value: £3,000 (Tuition-only)
International fee status • A level grades AAA or equivalent
Deadline: 2025-06-01
Queen Mary Global Talent Scholarship
InternationalPartial fee waiver for taught master's students demonstrating leadership potential.
Value: £5,000 (Partial)
Offer holder on a full-time master's programme • Personal statement highlighting leadership or community impact
Deadline: 2025-05-15
Barts Medicine Scholarship
Need-basedSupport for international medical students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Value: £7,000 (Partial)
Firm offer for MBBS • Evidence of financial need
Deadline: 2025-04-30
Campus & Facilities
Mile End Road, London E1 4NS
Lakeside Mile End campus with modern labs, 24/7 library and Students' Union village.
Size: 84 acres
Facilities
Academic
Advanced Robotics Lab, Blizard Institute translational research labs, QMotion engineering workshops
Student Life
Students' Union Hub, Qmotion Health & Fitness Centre, Multi-faith centre
Libraries
Mile End Library
24/7 central library with 1,200 study spaces and extensive digital collections.
24/7 in term time
Whitechapel Library
Specialist medical and dental resources with clinical skills areas.
08:30-22:00 (Mon-Fri)
Sports Facilities
Qmotion Fitness Centre
Gym, climbing wall, squash courts and group fitness studios.
Outdoor pitches
3G football, rugby and cricket pitches at Chislehurst Sports Ground.
Student Services
International Advice and Compliance
Visa, BRP, bank and arrival support for overseas students.
internationaloffice@qmul.ac.uk
Academic Skills Enhancement
Workshops, peer mentoring and writing tutorials.
studyingskills@qmul.ac.uk
Accommodation
Mile End Residences
University-managedOn-campus ensuite cluster flats with social study areas overlooking Regent's Canal.
Cost: £185 - £245 (per week)
Ensuite rooms • Shared kitchen • 24/7 security
Distance: On campus
Contract: 38-50 weeks
Aspire Point
PrivateHigh-rise studios and shared flats with panoramic views 15 minutes' walk from campus.
Cost: £215 - £315 (per week)
Gym • Study lounge • Cinema room
Distance: 0.7 miles
Contract: 51 weeks
Shoreditch Works
PrivateBoutique co-living suites for postgraduates with coworking spaces and roof terrace.
Cost: £250 - £340 (per week)
Private bathroom • Co-working lounge • Bike storage
Distance: 1.5 miles
Contract: 44 weeks
Guaranteed accommodation for new international undergraduates who firm accept by 30 June; apply via the Housing Hub portal and rank hall preferences.
Housing advisers offer pre-arrival webinars, airport meet-and-greet and advice on private rentals.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 350
Teams: 65
Cultural Activities
- Festival of Communities — Every summer
- Welcome Fair on the Green — Every September
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: internationaloffice@qmul.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)20 7882 3333
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
110
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 91%
Further study: 5%
Unemployed: 3%
Average Salary
£34,000
six months after graduation
Top Employers
NHSBarclaysGoogleAllen & OveryPwC
Career Services
- QM Careers & Enterprise: One-to-one coaching, employer networking and start-up incubator.
- InQUBEate accelerator: Eight-week venture support for student founders with mentors and seed grants.
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
London City Airport
9 km • 25 minutes via DLR and Jubilee line
Public Transport
- Tube: Mile End station served by Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines. • £2.80-£3.70 per journey with Oyster
- Bus: 24-hour routes 25, 205 and night buses connecting campus to the City and Stratford. • £1.75 per journey
Local Area
East London's Mile End and Whitechapel neighbourhoods combine canalside parks with creative start-ups and diverse food scenes.
Cost of Living: High
Attractions: Victoria Park, Brick Lane, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Shopping: Westfield Stratford City, Roman Road Market, Canary Wharf malls
Entertainment: BOXPARK Shoreditch, Genesis Cinema, Hackney Wick arts venues
Additional Information
Accreditation
Russell Group, AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
Partnerships
- Clinical: Barts Health NHS Trust — Shared teaching hospitals and research trials across East London.
- Industry: Alibaba Cloud — Cloud computing innovation hub supporting data science curricula.
Research Highlights
- Genome-wide insights into COVID-19 — QMUL researchers co-led global genomic studies influencing treatment pathways. (2023)
- AI-assisted legal analytics — Centre for Commercial Law Studies developed AI tools for contract review adopted by Magic Circle firms. (2022)
Notable Alumni
- Mo Farah — Double Olympic champion who studied at QMUL's School of Business and Management (2005)
- Mandy Chessell — IBM Distinguished Engineer and Fellow (1987)
- Peter Higgs — Nobel Prize-winning physicist who predicted the Higgs boson (1954)
- John Vane — Nobel Prize in Physiology for prostaglandin research (1946)
Metadata
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