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Queen Mary University of London

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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. 

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?

8th 

in the UK for Computer Science

Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024
  11th

in the UK for History

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
7th

in the UK for Law  and Legal Studies

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
14th 

in the UK for Physics and Astronomy

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

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. 

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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.  

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. 

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

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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! 

Person, Woman, Adult
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.