Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has five campuses stretching across east and central London, and offers full-time undergraduate programmes as well as a range of postgraduate options. Our history dates back to 1785, with the founding of England’s first medical school at the Royal London Hospital. Our roots can also be traced to the establishment of the People’s Palace in Mile End in 1887, which was designed to bring educational and cultural opportunities to the East End.
Three of their campuses are used for undergraduate study; their flagship campus in Mile End, where the majority of the Queen Mary academic schools are housed, and the Whitechapel campus for medicine and dentistry students. Medical students also practise their clinical skills at the West Smithfield campus (St. Bartholomew's Hospital). This East End University is home to 18,081 undergraduate students. The Mile End campus features the Westfield Student Village, with accommodation available across Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square.
The staff team totals over 4,000 people teaching over 270 courses. Queen Mary is one of just 24 UK universities represented by the Russell Group; was ranked in the UK’s top 10 for research excellence in 2014; and a mixture of former staff and students have been awarded eight Nobel Prizes.
The university was awarded silver in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework, and English, Drama, and Law ranked in the global top 50 (QS Subject rankings 2018).
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“I have immensely enjoyed every aspect. I love how enthusiastic the lecturers are.”
“I learn so much every day, very happy.”
“Interesting modules, friendly staff and a lively and interactive atmosphere.”
The university’s Careers and Enterprise team run programmes, workshops and career fairs throughout the year to prepare students for their entry to working life. 94% of QMUL 2015 graduates are undertaking paid work or further education within 6 months. Work placement schemes include QProjects and QConsult, which won Employability Initiative of the Year at the Guardian University Awards in 2014 and 2016 respectively. The University also runs QRecruit website for students in partnership with the Careers Group, which lists over 3,000 paid vacancies.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“We get a decent amount of advice on transferable skills, lectures often refer to skills relating to potential jobs or careers.”
“Allowed access to various graduate only jobs in Law.”
“Very good, constant emails about job prospects- I'm very pleased.”
Every student is allocated a personal tutor when they arrive who can advise on both academic and non-academic issues.
From September 2017, the university is introducing the QMUL Model as part of all undergraduate programmes. This innovative approach to degree-level study means that opportunities to develop a broader range of skills and experiences will be integrated into the academic curriculum. These include:
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“Lecturers are really animated, supportive and interesting.”
“My lectures are always interesting and my seminar teachers are very approachable.”
“Great lecturers, lots of reading, filmed lectures.”
QMUL’s Students’ Union (QMSU) runs a lively events programme offering a range of activities including day trips, live music, club nights, spoken word and more. Some highlights include gala balls, language lessons, graffiti painting and a floating cinema. The annual Student Awards Ceremony, run by QMSU, celebrates the achievements of students and groups who have made a positive impact in their field or on a community during their studies.
The Union runs many of the university restaurants, bars and student shops from which all profits are reinvested back into the Union. These profits help run initiatives such as QMSU Volunteering, allowing students to connect with and volunteer at a range of charities on a flexible basis, run community sports and hospital projects, and fundraise for causes that are important to students. They also run over 250 societies, 60 sports clubs and a variety of media outlets ever year.
Their ‘Hey Buddy’ mentoring scheme brings new and experienced Queen Mary students together to help them settle in and make the most of their time at university.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“The events organised are always tons of fun.”
“They're good in dealing with the students and catering to their needs.”
“Good representation and facilities.”
There are essentially 3 types of accommodation available for undergraduate students through QMUL:
Self-catered halls of residence at the Mile End campus (prices range from £96.18 to £197.89 a week).
Self-catered halls of residence at Floyer House for medical students in Whitechapel (£96.18-£169.40 a week).
Self-catered halls of residence at Dawson Hall in Charterhouse Square (£132.09-£152.67 per week)
Please see all options and details online.
A dedicated team of Residential Services and Support staff are also on site to ensure students are happy with their housing, from being clean, tidy and comfortable, to making sure they’re fitting in socially into their halls.
There are three London libraries at the disposal of QMUL students; the main Mile End library, the Medical and Dental Library at Whitechapel and the West Smithfield Medical Library at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. The main library in Mile End is a beautiful place to study. To help students with academic subjects and research, they subscribe to over 16,000 online journals and 142 databases. In addition, students have access to The Hive, a study space, and Senate House, the University of London Library in Bloomsbury.
There is also a health centre for students at the Mile End campus which has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, including a student health club called Qmotion. Qmotion is home to a whole range of gym equipment including a cardiovascular zone, a resistance zone and free weights. Student can use these facilities under guidance from trained gym instructors. There’s also a women-only gym area, as well as yoga and pilates classes. Membership for Qmotion is charged at subsidised low rates for students. There is also a second QMSU gym, Fitness to Practice, located at QMUL’s Charterhouse Square campus.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“They are mostly good. Labs are excellent, classrooms and lecture rooms are clean and well equipped.”
“Phenomenal.”
“Good - the library is 24 hours.”
With the City of London to their west, the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park to east, Canary Wharf and Docklands at south and beautiful Victoria Park to their north, students are in the perfect position to explore the capital, particularly the vibrant East End, now a world-renowned hotbed of creative and cultural activity.
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“Excellent, as London is.”
“Lots to do. Nice not being in central London, but still being in the city.”
“Fun, exhilarating and great.”
There are over 250 clubs and societies available to join at QMUL, overseen and funded by the Student Union. Their selection of extra-curricular group activities is marketed as “a great way to meet people with similar interests, develop new skills, make a difference and get involved in university life.”
The societies are split into the following categories:
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“The range available is great.”
“Best part of uni.”
“Many options you can choose from. Lots of events where you can meet people.”
For students seeking support during their studies, QMUL has a range of services available:
Queen Mary University of London students on Whatuni say:
“My academic adviser is fantastic and I know exactly where to go for personal support.”
“Very good, they're open to listening to worries.”
“Really good support.”
UK students:£9,250 per year
International students: Tuition fees can be found on the ‘Fees and Funding’ tab of each programme page.
However, fees may differ from programme to programme, so visit the QMUL website for further information.
Queen Mary University of London Bursary
Currently, undergraduate students are provided with £1,700 per year for household incomes less than £20,000; for household incomes between £20,000 and £35,000, undergraduates are awarded £1,000 per year. Household incomes are assessed by details submitted to Student Finance.
Queen Mary and Westfield Alumni Bursary
For 2018/19 entry, six bursaries are available to undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Science and Engineering or the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Eligible students must be assessed by Student Finance as having a household income of £42,875 per year or less, and must have been a permanent resident in the City of London or the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham or Hackney for at least three years. Recipients receive £1,250 per year for three years.
Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation Scholarship
For 2018/19 entry, ten scholarships are available for new first-year students at QMUL. Subject to confirmation eligible candidates must be under 25 years old at the beginning of their programme, a permanent resident in the City of London or Tower Hamlets (having lived there for at least three years), and have been assessed by Student Finance as having a household income of £42,875 or less. Successful recipients are awarded £1,250 per year for three years.
Unite Foundation Scholarship
Successful recipients are offered accommodation for each year of their studies at Rahere Court in Mile End. Eligible students must have applied to begin their degree in September or be studying at QMUL on their first full-time undergraduate programme; they will also be either a Care Leaver or estranged from their parents, have Home/UK fee status, and be in receipt of or applying for student finance.
Derek Shuttleworth Educational Trust Partnership
For 2018/19, one scholarship is available. Students must be in the first year of their course, have been assessed by Student Finance as having a household income of £42,875 or less, and have been a permanent resident of the London Borough of Hackney for at least three years. The successful recipient receives £1,000 per year for three years of study.
Sally Sainsbury History Scholarship
Three scholarships are available for 2018/19 entry. Eligible students must be in the first year of their programme in our School of History, have been assessed by Student Finance as having a household income of £42,875 or less, and have been a permanent resident in the City of London, Tower Hamlets, Newham or Hackney for at least three years. Successful recipients receive £1,250 per year for three years.
Science and Engineering Excellence Scholarships
Designed to reward academic excellence across the Faculty, Science and Engineering Excellence Scholarships are worth £3,000 per year of study (up to £9,000 for a 3-year degree or £12,000 for MEng/MSci students, subject to satisfactory progression) and open to Home/EU students who achieve A*AA at A-Level or equivalent (see online for further details). For 2018/19 entry, there are 100+ Scholarships available across all science and engineering programmes
The John Abernethy (Barts) Scholarships
For 2018/19 entry, three scholarships are available for medical and dental students who achieve three As at A-Level in one sitting. Students are provided with £5,000 per year of their degree, subject to satisfactory progress throughout.
The Steel Charitable Trust Scholarship
For 2018/19 entry, one scholarship is available. Students must select QMUL as their firm choice, be a permanent resident in Luton, have been assessed by Student Finance as having a household income of £42,875 or less. Successful recipients receive £6,000 per year as a fee waiver for three years, subject to satisfactory progression
For further information, visit the QMUL website.
QMUL ranked 5th in the UK for their percentage of 3* and 4* research outputs (REF 2014).
The new QMUL Model integrates broader opportunities into our academic programmes, allowing students to prepare themselves for their future career, broaden their horizons, and build new skills while they study.
The institution offers more than 270 undergraduate and 300 postgraduate programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL’s research is often found leading the news agenda. Subjects frequently featured include medical breakthroughs, cancer research, bioengineering, environmental issues, public health, historical and political analysis, culture and society, technology, engineering, cybercrime, law and business, among others, while researchers also act as advisers to organisations both at home and overseas. Recent high-profile research stories include:
QMUL considers every application on its individual merits, and admissions selectors are normally happy to consider a wide range of academic, vocational and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.
Entry requirements vary between programmes, visit the QMUL website for further information.
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