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Study at Queen Mary University of London, a Russell Group member

Queen Mary University of London is a fantastic Russell Group university in the UK capital, and an excellent study destination for international students.

Kaplan International College (KIC) London offers guaranteed progression to Queen Mary University of London through a pathway course, when you pass the course at the required level, with good attendance.

Alongside the University’s own longstanding, on-campus international bachelor’s and master’s preparation programmes, students can also progress to this top institution via pathway courses at KIC London.

You’ll be able to meet people from all over the world, and benefit from the exceptional facilities at the College, which was designed and built with international students in mind.

About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London is a major British university, and can trace its origins back more than 200 years.

As a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-led universities, and in the UK’s top 20 universities (QS World University Rankings 2025), it’s part of the UK’s higher education elite.

But Queen Mary isn’t just focused on academic excellence; it places just as much importance on social justice and being a force for positive change in the world.

All this contributes to making the University a remarkably diverse place to study. In fact, it’s ranked 4th in the UK for international outlook according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

Clearly, you’ll be joining a wonderful and welcoming community. You’ll study your degree on the University’s self-contained campus in London’s fashionable East End, giving you a real campus experience in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Your path to Queen Mary University of London

You can gain entry to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Queen Mary University of London via KIC London.

There are two undergraduate pathway courses to choose from: Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences; and Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering.

If you want to gain entry to a postgraduate degree, you can take a Pre-Master’s for Business, Law and Social Sciences.

These courses will give you an ideal introduction to university life in the UK, and equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need.

You’ll have a wide range of progression degrees to choose from at the University, all available from one of the courses above. Degrees are available in subject areas as diverse as: Accounting and Finance; Biology; Business; Chemistry; Computer Science; Engineering; Health; Law; Mathematics; Physics; and Politics.

Find your perfect study option

KIC London offers flexible start dates, with intakes available all through the year, and applications are open!

If you’re interested in getting a great degree from a dynamic London university, use the degree finder below.

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