Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) offers a comprehensive range of student support services designed to enhance the university experience and promote student success.

The Advice and Counselling Service: This service provides confidential, specialist support on financial matters, immigration issues, and emotional well-being, ensuring students feel secure and supported throughout their studies.

The Academic Skills Centre: The centre helps students strengthen their learning through one-to-one tutorials, group workshops, and online tools aimed at developing academic writing, research, and critical thinking skills.

Disability and Dyslexia Service: It works collaboratively with students to assess how well university policies align with their needs, and to improve inclusivity and accessibility across all areas of campus life.

The Student Health Service: It is based at the Geography Building on the Mile End Campus and provided by Suttons Wharf Health Centre, ensures easy access to primary healthcare and medical advice.

The Careers and Enterprise team: The team empowers students with resources and guidance on crafting strong CVs, finding part-time work, and securing internships or graduate jobs. From personalised advice to employer networking events, this service is committed to preparing students for career success both during and after university life.

Queen Mary, University of London consistently ranks among the top institutions in the UK and globally for its focus on research excellence, employability, academic quality, and student satisfaction. The university has built a strong reputation for research and innovation, which makes it a preferred choice for international students seeking to study in the UK.

• QS World University Ranking 2025: Ranked 120
• US News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings: Ranked 92
• Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2025: Ranked 141
• Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2025 (Research): 24
• Graduate Employability Rankings: QMUL is well-known for its high graduate employability rate. The university consistently ranks among the top universities in the UK for placing students in employment within six months of graduation. As per the Graduate Market 2024 report, QMUL stands among the top 20 UK universities targeted by leading employers.
  
  

QMUL focuses on delivering intellectual brilliance through academic excellence. The university believes in diversity of thought and original opinion and encourages real-world applications and industry engagement for academic progression. It has helped it maintain its reputation as a leader in preparing students for their careers.

Student life at QMUL is vibrant and enriching, with a strong sense of community on its diverse and inclusive campus. The Mile End campus, one of the largest self-contained campuses in central London, offers everything from 24-hour study areas and student accommodation to cafés, libraries, labs, shops, and a gym all on-site, and sports facilities, all within walking distance. Living and learning in the same space fosters a strong campus culture and provides students with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build lifelong friendships in a safe and welcoming environment.

The university offers a dynamic learning environment where students and educators are co-creators in the academic journey. QMUL is committed to continually refining its curriculum, teaching methods, assessments, and feedback systems in close partnership with students. This approach ensures that the pedagogical experience is academically rigorous, relevant and supportive. With a blend of digital innovation and traditional classroom interaction, students benefit from world-class physical and virtual learning spaces and technologically advanced study environments designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and innovation.

Queen Mary’s calendar is filled with student-led events, cultural festivals, academic conferences, and career fairs that enrich university life. With dynamic societies and over 300 clubs from academic groups to performing arts and sports. Students can pursue their interests or discover new ones. These activities foster leadership, collaboration, and personal growth, making the student experience truly holistic and enjoyable.

QMUL’s location in East London adds even more value to student life. With direct access to the capital’s rich cultural scene, historic landmarks, and global industries, students benefit from unparalleled professional and social opportunities. The campus’s proximity to financial hubs, media centres, and startup spaces provides students with a unique advantage for internships, networking, and career exploration, all while enjoying the multicultural vibrancy and global connectivity that London has to offer.

Queen Mary University of London offers a wide range of affordable and comfortable accommodation options either on campus or within close proximity to its Mile End, Whitechapel, and Charterhouse Square campuses.

Students can choose from shared flats or studio apartments, all of which are self-catering and designed to meet diverse preferences and budgets. Weekly rates start from around £170 for non-ensuite rooms, making it a cost-effective choice for living in central London.

Residential halls are well-equipped, and fees include all utilities, Wi-Fi, personal possessions insurance, and cleaning of shared areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. There are also rooms tailored for families and students with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive and supportive living experience.

Postgraduate students have dedicated options such as Aspire Point in Stratford, offering modern en suite and studio rooms with fantastic views of London and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Aspire Point is only a short bus or tube ride from the Mile End campus. Additional postgraduate housing is available at Blithehale Court and Sherren House, conveniently located near Bethnal Green and Stepney Green tube stations.

For Medicine and Dentistry students, QMUL provides accommodation at its Whitechapel and Charterhouse campuses. This allows students to live near clinical training facilities and build connections with peers from their course. Whether you're an undergraduate, postgraduate, or studying a professional program, QMUL ensures a comfortable, safe, and sociable living experience that supports your academic journey in one of the world’s most exciting cities.