Queen Mary University of London
Diverse student community and world-leading research in the fashionable East End of London. Queen Mary is known for its academic excellence.
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Why choose Queen Mary?
Top 20 in the UK
QS World University Rankings 2025
Top 120 in the world
QS World University Rankings 2025
Russell Group member
Prestigious group of leading UK research universities
Queen Mary University of London enjoys excellent rankings in a variety of subject areas, so you can choose to study what you love.
Ready to find a degree at Queen Mary?
in the UK for Computer Science
in the UK for History
in the UK for Law and Legal Studies
in the UK for Physics and Astronomy
Biological Sciences
13th in the UK for research impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
Business and Management Studies
One of the few business schools in the world with AACSB accreditation
Economics
18th (joint) in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
Engineering and Materials Science
2nd in the UK for research output (Research Excellence Framework)
Geography
15th in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
Politics
29th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
Top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
Psychology
31st in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
Take a closer look at Queen Mary University of London
Here’s why our students love Queen Mary
An internationally diverse university in London. Its inclusive and welcoming campus is home to students from across the globe.
Share your culture and perspective with others to work towards a common goal.
Queen Mary is known for its commitment to social justice and access to education.
Top 3 reasons to choose Queen Mary
- Best of both worlds: a campus university within a bustling area of London
- One of the most diverse student communities in the world, representing over 170 countries
- 89% of undergraduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduation Outcomes Survey 2022)
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Your route to Queen Mary
If you want to study at Queen Mary University of London but don’t yet meet the entry requirements, then you can take a degree preparation course at our International College in London and progress to the University.
OPTION 1
Off campus
Kaplan International College London
- Off-campus degree preparation courses
- Live and study in London then progress to Queen Mary
- Guaranteed entry to a Queen Mary degree*
OPTION 2
Online
Degree preparation online
- Study a degree preparation course online with Kaplan Pathways
- Guaranteed entry to your chosen on-campus Queen Mary bachelor’s or master’s degree*
- Explore your degree options via digital degree preparation on our Degree Finder
*When you pass your degree preparation course at the required level with good attendance.
- A degree preparation course (also known as a pathway course) helps you improve your English language level, academic skills, and subject knowledge.
- If you pass your degree preparation course at the required level and with good attendance, then you are guaranteed entry to your chosen degree at university.
Life on campus
Queen Mary’s main Mile End campus is in East London, a fun and lively part of the city.
Live, study and relax on Queen Mary’s self-contained campus, while enjoying big city life
32,000+
students representing 170+ nationalities
41%
of students are from overseas
4th
in the UK for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
Top 20 most-targeted
UK university by graduate employers (High Fliers Research 2024)
7th in the UK
for research output (Times Higher Education Interpretation of Research Excellence Framework)
Silver award
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
Download useful information
(12MB, PDF)
Includes:
- Kaplan International College London brochure
- Degree preparation course information
- Queen Mary University of London flyer
Any other questions?
Where is Queen Mary?
Queen Mary’s main Mile End campus is located in student-friendly, energetic East London. It’s easy to explore the rest of London from here — just jump on the Tube, Elizabeth Line or bus and you’ll be in Central London in no time.
What can I do at Queen Mary?
With over 300 clubs and societies that you could join, Queen Mary is a great place to discover new interests or get more involved in the things you care about. Outside the University’s campus, the UK’s capital is on your doorstep — discover its museums, shops, neighbourhoods, festivals, theatres, sports, and more. You can never be bored in London!
Day in the life of an international student
Is Queen Mary a good university for international students?
Yes! Queen Mary is proud of its international outlook and diverse community. The University was even recognised as the most inclusive Russell Group university in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021. You can be sure that you’ll meet lots of other international students, learn about new places and create lifelong connections around the world.
