Queen Mary University of London

Students' Union

The QMUL Student’s Union (QMSU) is a student-run organisation of which all enrolled students become members. The student’s union fulfils many roles within the university, including acting as the representational voice of the student community, communicating between organisational staff and students, campaigning for student issues and providing advice and services. Medicine and dentistry students will also become a member of the Barts and London Students’ Association (BLSA).

In addition to guidance and advice, the union also co-ordinates the running of social spaces, gyms, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, and organises a lively timetable of events and social activities for all QMUL students. The union is run by elected student course representatives, part-time officers, and executive officers who take a year out from studies to take up a full-time position in the union.

Queen Mary University of London students on Postgraduate Search say:

“QM has a very welcoming and diverse campus which allows students to feel at home during their studies.”

“The variety of support provided to students in the form of social activities, discounts and group activities provide a good university experience.”

Clubs and Societies

In addition to the pursuit of academic success, QMUL is a great place to broaden horizons, learn new skills and meet new people from all around the world. The university’s student’s union co-ordinates a network of more than 300 clubs and special interest societies, 60 sports clubs and a range of media outlets for students to get involved with. These bring opportunities to explore new or existing interests with like-minded individuals from outside the classroom, and is often where friends are made which can last a lifetime.

If a society is not already offered the university can provide help and information, as well as organisational support, to set one up.

Queen Mary University of London students on Postgraduate Search say:

“I've met many students from all around the world which is always insightful!”

City Life

London is a vast and diverse city, with an almost limitless number of things to explore and discover. Frequently voted as the best student city in the world, there is a huge variety of attractions and activities from architecture and parks, to shopping and entertainment. The city has some of the best museums, art galleries and theatres in the world as well as a fantastic live music scene and nightlife.

The main QMUL Mile End campus is located in London’s trendy East End, within walking distance of Brick Lane and Shoreditch, and only a short journey to the city’s financial districts in The City and Canary Wharf. It’s also close to Stratford and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, areas which are easily accessible by bike, with plenty of cycle highways in the locale. The university has four other locations across central and east London: Charterhouse Square, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, West Smithfield and Whitechapel.

London also offers easy travel links to the rest of the UK and abroad, with four international airports and an efficient network of public transport links by rail and bus.

Queen Mary University of London students on Postgraduate Search say:

“East London is a multicultural area where you will meet people from many backgrounds, religions and ethnicities.”

“QMUL has a great campus in Mile End, East London with everything you need on it. There are also enough options in terms of restaurants around it and the location is not too far out from the city centre.”

“Transport services are always close by and accessible so this is helpful to get around the city!”

Cost of a pint This is the average cost of a pint.

Source: IDP Connect 2019

£3.60

per pint