
Queen Mary, University of London
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39Established in
1882Famous For
Law, Finance, Medicine
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25000 - 33500- Overview
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Overview
Queen Mary, University of London is the third-largest college of the University of London, with its main campus situated in the East End of the capital. As a member of the elite Russell Group, Queen Mary is recognised for its world-class research and academic excellence. With roots tracing back to 1785, the university boasts a rich history while maintaining a forward-thinking, innovative approach to education. Queen Mary is renowned for its international reputation, attracting 32,000 students from over 170 different nationalities, making it a diverse and global institution.
The university offers a wide range of academic opportunities, with over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry. Queen Mary was the first Russell Group institution to introduce degree apprenticeship programmes, reflecting its commitment to providing innovative and flexible learning pathways. The university is ranked among the top 20 institutions globally for its international outlook, further enhancing its appeal to students from around the world. In addition, through the university's recruitment agency, QTemps, students can access valuable work placements both on campus and in the local area, helping to build practical experience alongside academic studies.
Queen Mary is particularly well known for its medical teaching and research, particularly at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, which forms part of the world’s largest academic health science centre. The medical school has established itself as a leader in specialist areas such as cardiology, infectious diseases, surgery, and dentistry. The School of Dentistry has recently moved into new, state-of-the-art facilities, providing students with cutting-edge resources for practical learning.
Services
Queen Mary offers pre-sessional English programmes, running for 5, 9 or 13 weeks before the start of the year, while in-sessional modules and courses are available for all students wishing to supplement their English during study. Upon arrival, an airport welcome service and an international orientation programme are designed to introduce international students to London, the University and each other.
The Advice and Counselling Service offers comprehensive support to students experiencing financial, welfare and legal issues, including immigration advice for international students, whilst the free, on-campus Student Health Service offers a full range of medical services, including immunisation and psychological counselling.

Rankings
Queen Mary University of London is a leading research-intensive university that was one of the highest climbers among UK universities in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. In 2022, it won ‘University of the Year’ at the sixth annual UK Social Mobility Awards and has also been noted for its social inclusion.
- 39th in the Times University Guide 2025
- 74th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- 120th in the QS World University Rankings 2025 (19th in the UK)
- 141st in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
2025 Times University Guide rankings include:
- 14th in the world for Research Quality
The University was ranked joint 7th in the UK for the quality of its research in the REF 2021. Across the University, 92% of Queen Mary’s research was assessed as internationally excellent or world-leading. Queen Mary’s drama department was rated first in the UK, repeating its success in the last REF in 2014. Six further subject areas with the university are ranked within the top 10 in this year’s exercise: Film, Computer Science and Informatics, Politics and International Studies, Engineering, Economics, and History.
Accommodation
Queen Mary currently has over 2,000 rooms available in its completely integrated residential campus. Accommodation is generally arranged in flats and houses of 3-11 students and many rooms are en suite. About 100 rooms in intercollegiate halls are also available, allowing students from different University of London colleges to live together around the city.

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