Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary, University of London’s history dates back to 1785, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College, London Hospital Medical College, Westfield College, and Queen Mary College are its founding institutions. Each of the institutions was formed to provide education and improve the lives of less privileged people in society. In 1887 it attained University status and it is a member of the Russel Group of research universities. Queen Mary has five campuses located in London: Mile End, Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square, West Smithfield, and Lincoln’s Inn Field, all the campuses are well connected by public transport. 

Queen Mary has three faculties and a life science institute, which are all further divided into schools, institutes, and departments.

• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
• Life Sciences Institute

The University offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and teaching degrees including career opportunities. The university has about 27,000 students out of which about 12,400 are international students coming from over 160 different countries.

Queen Mary, University of London is the third largest college of the University of London, with good research and international reputation. The University ranked fifth in the UK for research output and it has an experienced and professional faculty.

• Queen Mary ranked 41st in the Times University Guide 2021.
• It is considered to be one of the best Universities in the UK for research by the Research Excellence Framework.
• Students have access to the latest and world-class teaching and research facilities on campus.
• The presence of a number of international students and staff creates a diverse environment in the University and it was also one of the “Most internationally diverse universities in the world” by Times Higher Education and World University rankings 2017.
• Queen Mary provides various career opportunities to its students and expert advice to provide guidance regarding their future.

Queen Mary focuses on providing the best education to students who are relevant to the current global situation so that they attain the skills and knowledge that employers look for. The University has a Careers service team to provide information and guidance to students including help regarding work experience and starting a new business. Students are introduced to potential recruiters and are also given the opportunity to work part-time or volunteer so that they can gain valuable job experience. Regardless of their background students at the University are given ample career options and opportunities to choose from. Queen Mary has alumni spread across the world including Noble Laureates.

Some notable alumni of the University are:

• Jane Hill (Newsreader working for BBC)
• Peter Mansfield (Physicist and Noble Prize winner)
• Bruce Dickinson (Lead singer of Iron Maiden)
• Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (American/British/German novelist and Booker Prize winner)
• Guoni Th. Johannesson (President of Iceland)

Students services:

At Queen, Mary students are given support and guidance regarding academic as well as non-academic issues like health and personal problems, students can also choose to have a mentor to help them with any study-related matters. One-on-one tutorials, workshops and peer learning are all encouraged in order to support studies. Besides numerous career opportunities, students also have access to financial support and advisers to offer advice on financial issues. State-of-the-art facilities are available on campus including well-connected transport links between all campuses.

Accommodation:

Queen Mary, University of London provides numerous affordable accommodations on or near its campus which is usually guaranteed for most new students. Students can choose between halls or private rooms located in London which gives them the opportunity to study and socialise. A number of facilities and support services are available to ensure that students are safe and comfortable.

Medical services:

Queen Mary offers a range of facilities to ensure that its students are healthy including a free Student Health Service which provides medical services like immunisations, advice on sexual health and counselling. There is a Disability and Dyslexia Service to provide help to students with disabilities or learning difficulties.

Sports facilities:

A wide variety of sports activities, events and campaigns are organised by the Students’ Union for students as well as staff of the University, the main aim of these programmes is to improve their mental and physical health. The Sports and Fitness Centre offers a range of equipment including exercise studios, squash court, sports hall, etc.

Clubs and societies:

Every student has their own personal interests be it dance, music, politics or any other and based on these almost 300 societies and clubs are present in Queen Mary for students to join and be a part of. This not only helps them enjoy their time in University but also to make new friends and learn some new skills.