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Who we are

Who we are

Queen Mary University of London is a place where every difference is celebrated – where your unique perspective is not just welcomed, but essential. Come and join a community where your individuality fuels progress, and your distinct experiences shape a richer, more dynamic learning environment

90%of graduates are in work or further study within fifteen months of graduating

*Graduate Outcome Survey (2024)

Queen Mary is one of the UK’s leading universities

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We are part of the University of London

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Our Community. Made Different.

With more than 31,000 students from over 170 nationalities, Queen Mary is one of the most diverse institutions in the world, located in one of the most diverse cities. By the time you leave, you will have friends and contacts all over the globe. Many of our undergraduate degrees allow you to extend the study of your chosen subject with an additional year abroad. Queen Mary also has sites in China, Malta and Paris.

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Innovative and exciting learning environment

We are committed to delivering a learning experience that is exciting, challenging, and relevant, and acknowledges the diverse voices, perspectives and identities represent within our community. We focus our efforts on four key areas: excellence in education, excellence in student engagement, excellence in employability and excellence in the learning environment. 

Our students have gone on to make a difference in recognised organisations around the world.

Graduates from Russell Group universities earn 10% more than graduates from other universities over a lifetime
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Preparing you for the future

At Queen Mary, we equip you with the skills, experience and confidence you need for your chosen career from the moment you arrive. Your development is tailored to your goals, whether that’s gaining industry experience, finding part-time work or strengthening your CV.

Get the experience you need with work placement schemes, industry placements and paid internships.

Access the advice you need. That could be a career choice or interview workshop, or through being mentored by a Queen Mary alumnus.

Find a job to supplement your studies. You can find flexible work either on or off campus through our job agency, and you’ll always be paid the London Living Wage.

Our Careers and Enterprise team supports you from day one and for two years after graduation, offering thousands of one-to-one appointments, employer events and award-winning work experience programmes. Through the Going Global portal and QM Careers Hub, you can explore millions of job opportunities in the UK and worldwide.

We also support aspiring entrepreneurs through dedicated enterprise programmes. QIncubator, our eight-week start-up scheme, provides expert guidance, events and up to £10,000 in equity-free funding to help bring your business ideas to life.

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