Queen Mary University of London

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University Overview

Queen Mary University of London also known as QMUL is a public research university in London, as well as a constituent college of the University of London. The university has origins that date back to the founding of the London Hospital Medical College back in 1785. Queen Mary College eventually gained admission to the University of London later in 1915 and named Mary of Tech who was queen of the United Kingdom.

Enrolment and Courses at the University

Queen Mary University has three faculties: The faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; The faculty of Science and Engineering, and The faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. During the 2013/14 academic calendar, the university had a total student enrolment of 20,260 students. 13, 240 of them were doing undergraduate courses and 4,600 doing postgraduate. 1,858 students were from the European Union while 5,932 were International students.

The university also has over 240 degree programs and 4,000 staff, all spread across five campuses, namely; Charterhouse Square, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Mile End, West Smithfield and Whitechapel. Three main libraries serve the institution with over 315,000 books, 7,100 ebooks, 14,400 journals, 2,200 DVDs, 400 PCs, 320 databases and 1,700 spots with free Wi-Fi.

Overseas Exhibitions

Queen Mary University of London holds annual exhibitions in many countries where it informs prospective international students about study programs that are available, career paths to choose, visas and immigration, work and study programs, counselling and more. Exhibitions are normally held in the following countries: Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Brunei, Belgium, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan. Other exhibitions are also held in many African countries.

International Student Entry Requirements for QMUL

As a university that has different students from over 200 countries, it can only be said that it has a strong international liking. The university is keen on recruiting international students who are of the highest academic nature. Admission for international students is based on merit and in the applicant’s ability to achieve success in their programme of study.

Each student is required to show proficiency in English and for this he or she will be required to pass an English test prior to their admission at the university.

International Student Application

Queen Mary University welcomes applicants from all over the world, and each application depends on the student’s region. Prospective students can visit the university website to view a list of requirements for their particular region. Students will also be required to satisfy certain English Language requirements which are also stated on the university’s website. Applications can be made online by sending an email to admissions office or by sending an application letter to the same department.

Keep in mind that all international students from outside the European Union are required to apply for student visas at their nearest embassy in order to study in the UK legally. Upon admission, the university will guide you through the whole process to get your student visa.

QMUL or QM has roots dating back to as early as 1785. Study abroad in queen Mary University London offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as research opportunities in the areas of medicine and dentistry, science and engineering, humanities and social sciences.

Rankings and awards:

  • Ranked 172 in the world, QS (2011/12)
  • Ranked top 10 in UK for graduate starting salaries, The Sunday Times 2009
  • Queen Mary achieved student satisfaction of 88% to rank equal 2nd in London
  • Sixth best UK university for student employability
  • 11th out of 132 universities in the UK for Research Assessment (Guardian)
  • 17,000 students, 5,000 of which are international students in QMUL
  • QMUL is the only college in the University of London to have an integrated teaching, research and residential campus located in central London.