Queen Mary University in London

Queen Mary University in London is a prestigious university in heart of the British capital. The State University is also one of the leading research centers in England. Since 2012, Queen Mary University London is part of the Russell group. It unites the leading universities in Britain. Russell includes the most famous educational institutions of the country, including Cambridge and Oxford.

Queen Mary University of London is one of TOP-20 universities in the world in the field of scientific research. Alma Mater is proud of his outstanding alumni. Among them there are 5 Nobel Prize winners. Awards graduates of the University received in the field of medicine, physiology.

Priority studying areas are:

• Medicine;
• Dentistry;
• Linguistics;
• Geography;
• Acting;
• Economics;
• Russian;
• Law;
• English / literature.

In the latter areas, the university is included in the TOP-10 educational institutions in the country. On the preparation of students in the field of acting, geography, medicine, linguistics, Queen Mary University London ranks first in Britain, in dentistry and English - the second.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What advice do you have for those aspiring to attend top UK universities?

Thoroughly research your chosen university, including tuition fees, as these can vary widely. Prepare well for English proficiency tests like IELTS, which are essential for admission to any UK university. Focus on your preferred courses, checking their specific academic requirements, and ensure you are well-prepared in those areas.

Students receive comprehensive support from the moment they apply – staff, consultants, teachers help them with administrative, academic, housing and social issues.

One of the main areas of support for international students is language lessons. If a student does not meet the admission requirements, they are offered preparatory courses, and if they have already been enrolled in the ranks of Queen Mary students, additional classes with native teachers.

Thanks to a wide network of cooperation with local organizations, the university provides an opportunity to undergo internships and gain applied skills even before the end of the program. Acquaintance with company executives, master classes, lectures will help students decide on the direction of their career, gain valuable knowledge and be ready for professional activities.

Queen Mary University of London includes three specialized faculties:

• Humanities, Social Sciences,
• Natural Sciences, Engineering,
• Medicine, dentistry.

The institution has five campuses in London, study areas in Singapore, France, and several other countries.

Queen Mary University of London has been engaged in research almost since its inception, and its scientific works are recognized as internationally important. A few facts about the research activities of the university:

• Former staff and students include nine Nobel Prize winners,
• Research conducted by Professors Jonathan Grigg and Chris Griffiths has identified the effects of air pollution on children and was instrumental in the creation of the London Ultra Low Emission Area (ULEZ).
• Astronomers have led an international team of scientists who have discovered a planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the solar system.
• In 2018, researchers successfully sequenced 100,000 whole genomes of NHS patients,
• Professor Karim Brohi and his colleagues have developed new approaches to treating patients with trauma, critical bleeding, which have reduced the mortality rate at the Royal London Hospital by almost 30%. These methods were adopted by the National Health Service as national standards in 2016.

49% of university students are the first in their families to receive higher education.

At the university students are offered accommodation in the host family and in the hostel. Residences on the main campus have 2,000 living rooms. Mostly students are offered single rooms with private facilities. In walking distance from the residences there are a cafe, laundry, sports infrastructure.

For married couples there are separate apartments in the house 5 kilometers from the main campus of the university.

The food is organized according to the principle of self-service.

Subject list: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Aerospace technology, Analysis of scientific data, Art, astronomy, astrophysics, biochemistry, biology, Biomedical Sciences, business, Business and management, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer techologies, Creative Computing, cultural studies, Dentistry, design, drama, ecology, economics, Electrical engineering, electronics, engineering, English literature, Environmental science, Filmmaking, finance, Financial Mathematics MMath, genetics, geography, Geography BA, Geography BSc, Global Health, Health care, history, history of cinema, Information Technology, international relations, law, letter, linguistics, literature, Machinery manufacturing, marketing, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, maths, media, Medicine, Nanotechnology, neurology, Neuroscience, pathology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, physical education, physics, Political Thought and Intellectual History (MPhil), politics, Psychology, robotics, Russian literature, Science and technology, social sciencies, Sustainable Energy, Telecommunications, zoology

Students organize leisure at the university independently. In their free time, they can visit the most interesting places in London, go to one of the noteworthy cities (Cambridge, Oxford, Bath and others). On weekends, the students are offered thematic excursions: on English castles, to Stonehenge, etc.

The entertainment program at the university will not allow young people to get bored. Several times a week students are offered discotheques, show programs, parties. Creators and sports residing on campus, foreign students can engage in daily.

Daily routine

It is determined by the schedule for each group.

• Queen Mary University in London is a multinational intercultural community. Representatives of 125 countries study in the university. All conditions for comfortable stay and effective academic development is created.
• The university diploma is quoted in any country of the world. The status and ranking of the university determine the attitude of potential employers to its graduates.
• Convenient location and developed infrastructure makes the university very attractive for foreign students. Living and studying in central London is the choice of someone who wants not only receive a diploma in England, but also to become part of the British cultural, scientific, educational environment.
• London Queen Mary University is the UK's leading educational institution for employment, the initial salary of graduates. The end of this university is a great start for an international career.

The university's territory has 5 campuses in the most prestigious areas of London. The main one is in the eastern part of the capital in the Mile End. Other campuses are located in Smithfield (dentistry, medicine), Charterhouse Square, Whitechapel, Holborn (Research Center and Master's School of Law).

The infrastructure of the main campus is represented by lecture halls, laboratories, a library. On the territory there is also the building of the Student Union with a meeting hall, sports, fitness hall, squash courts. In addition, the campus includes a cafe, shops. Nearby there is the best in the capital center for climbers, several tennis courts, athletic stadium and swimming pool. 

Additional fees:

• Registration fee;
• Deposit  (refundable);
• Visa services and fees;
• Supervision;
• Flight.

Future students will have to go through several registration stages:

• Filling out an online application, submitting documents,
• Payment of registration fees,
• Receiving an official response with further instructions,
• Passing possible entrance exams,
• Making deposits to book a place on the course, in the residence,
• Obtaining an invitation to study, with the help of which a visa is issued,
• Arrival at the campus to attend orientation events, start of training.

Like all universities in the rankings, Queen Mary receives thousands of applications every year. Admission of new students is based on their previous academic performance, the results of entrance exams, and the availability of places in their chosen course. Each application is considered individually, but employees advise to prepare it in advance - one to two years before the expected admission.

The university annually graduates qualified professionals from various fields who achieve success in their final exams, continue their academic path, or begin their careers within six months of completing the program.

Among the alumni to date are nine Nobel Prize winners, for example:

• Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and treatment of malaria
• Nicol Davidson – discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body,
• Peter John Ratcliffe – discovered the sensitivity of cells to oxygen,
• Peter Hein, British politician
• Andrew Pollard is the principal investigator at Oxford.

International applicants for admission to higher education programs should provide:

• Certificate of completion of upper secondary education/Bachelor's degree/Master's diploma in a related specialty, assessment reports, exam results,
• Certificate confirming the level of English proficiency: IELTS (from 6.5), TOEFL (from 92), PTE Academic (from 71) or equivalent,
• Letters of recommendation from supervisors, director, teachers from the previous place of study,
• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit in the UK.

All documents must be translated into English and certified by the responsible authorities.

At Queen Mary, there are a number of funding sources available to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students: a significant package of competitive subject area scholarships and external funding sources. 

Some of the funding programs are:

• Award "Alumni Children" – awards for children from families of international university graduates,
• The Chevening Scholarship is an international program in cooperation with the government of the country, which encourages especially successful masters,
• Scholarship in Economics, Finance – dedicated to students who have achieved exceptional success in the process of completing the program, while having a low family income,
• Global Talent Scholarship – for highly qualified bachelors just starting their studies,
• Norman Palmer Partial Scholarship – covers part of the cost of tuition for the Arts, Business, Law program.

Students have access to funding from external sources — banks, government agencies, partner organizations, they can apply for loans, credits, and apply for grants.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision