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4.03.94.0514 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsIt has a lot of diverse subjects and there are many different types of people . You are bound to make a friendship that feels lifelong. The cafeteria is a big social gathering with a lot of different types of food. We also have a bar on campus which is such a nice chill spot with friends and also a cafe next to it if you want a layed back vibe.
It’s very diverse and accommodates everyone.
St Mary’s is a great place to do primary education!
Great people and very interesting lectures.
It’s so great and has a family feel
At St Mary's University the best aspects of uni life are the sports facilities they provide as well as the learning areas a study zones for students to complete work. Some of the less positive aspects of this uni would be the fact that the admin staff in areas such as registry are slightly lacking in communication skills towards students making it hard too resolve problems which may come up.
Food: limited options, bad quality and overpriced
The tutors, class size, and commuter lounge.
It’s the perfect size and not too big but not too small. Lots of places to study and social spaces as well. Very community focused and a real sense of belonging.
Best Aspects: St Mary’s has a really warm and friendly community atmosphere — lecturers are approachable and genuinely care about students’ progress. The campus feels safe, welcoming, and not too big, so it’s easy to get to know people and feel part of things. Many courses offer good support, small class sizes, and practical, career-focused learning, which makes it easier to stay engaged. The location in Twickenham is also lovely — close to London but with a relaxed, green environment. Areas for Improvement: Honestly, none — St Mary’s provides a positive, well-rounded university experience in every aspect.
Best aspect are the small classroom sizes which enable more personal and effective teaching. All the students and especially teachers are friendly. I think the only downside would be its less central location!
The best aspect of the university is the course structure and availability of staff and teachers when ever a person needs and they always think ahead of time to guide students in the best possible way which is the most astonishing aspect of studying here. People are welcoming and friendly truely it feels like being home away from home.
The university is very welcoming and supports students as much as they can. Encouraging students to study in a positive environment by providing career opportunities, events to cheer us up, and etc. However, as a student who commutes and many other students that live far from uni, we struggle with affording public transport monthly and train delays / cancellations that are out of our control. It will be extremely appreciated if the university offers some transport grants to help ease with the cost and worries.
The location is very good a central, easy to commute to with good transport links only a few bus stops from Twickenham high street. There is a lot of support available and lecturers are kind and caring offering amazing support.
Lectures are amazing, facilities are great. Amazing university with loads of support.
35-44 years
The student wellbeing team and the lecturers are caring and knowledgeable. Everyone I’ve met is down to earth and resources are well thought out and accessible. Here, the staff want students to succeed and it shows. I do not feel like a number. And as a mature, neurodivergent student, the idea of university was particularly daunting. I’m glad I made the leap. The campus is beautiful and has a range of facilities, including a woodland area, an amazing gym and a library that is my favourite place on the whole site. People are generally friendly and there are decent transport links. Parking for students that commute would be an improvement. That said, they have a commuters lounge that enables students who live off campus to have a home away from home. Top tier institution where being human is the first thought.
I really like the place and most of the teachers and staff, but I feel the program in the first year is a bit slow sometimes and most of the time it doesn't feel like a university level. Also most teachers are too gentle but lack a more strict approach that is sometimes necessary, specially in my course of study. Also the facilities although amazing lack cleaning. But I'm being very thorough in my comment, except for the cleaning part, because in general it's a very nice experience and I'm learning a lot. Something that does bother me more is that the staff have a very capitalistic aproach and you have to pay for a lot of extra things that should be included, specially because I'm an international student and pay £17100 per year! Of course I'm not going to pay for nothing extra but it's infuriating. And there's absolutely no support for international students, all the help goes to home students that pay half of what we pay, and in most cases they're parents support them completely.
Best is the facilities and the staff. So good, always inovating and approachable at least jn my experience. Student union is a bit and miss, some people are great and approachable and others seem to be there just to have their role in a CV for future jobs to take notice.
Really like the campus and the people
4.2
18-24 years
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