Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary is one of the UK's leading research-focused higher education institutions. We teach and research across a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, law, medicine and dentistry, and science and engineering.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

At Queen Mary, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Our research excellence

Queen Mary has made a strategic commitment to the highest quality of research. We have invested in this principle by systematically recruiting the best academics in their disciplines from around the world.

The results of the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – has once again confirmed our place in the very top group of research-led universities in the UK.

Overall, we are ranked 7th in the UK for quality of research, with 92% of our research assessed as internationally excellent or world-leading.

City campuses

At Queen Mary, you get the safety and security of campus life, while living in one of the most exciting parts of London.

Our Mile End campus is based in one of London’s most dynamic areas with independent shops, cinemas and markets, theatres and museums, all on Queen Mary’s doorstep.

Our unique location means that the City of London, Canary Wharf and the West End are all just a short tube or bus ride away. Students benefit from work experience, placements and networking opportunities with some of London’s leading employers, whilst living and studying in one of the capitals most affordable areas.

We’re one of the few campus-based universities in London – especially this close to central London. I think that’s really nice. It’s still open to the public but you’re not right in the middle of the city and it’s a nice space to learn in because of it.

Talhah Atcha, President of the Student's Union, Global Health, Law and Governance MSc

A Russell Group University

We are one of 24 leading UK universities represented by the Russell Group, committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience, excellent graduate employability and unrivalled links with business and the public sector.

The Group attracts some of the brightest students from all over the world as well as almost two thirds of available research funding in the UK. The exceptional standards of research and teaching at Russell Group universities means that their graduates are especially valued by employers, giving you a head start when you apply for jobs or further study.

Postgraduate facilities

We continually invest in our campuses to ensure that all our students have access to the most up-to-date teaching and research facilities.

Our new Graduate Centre offers 7,700 sqm of learning and teaching space including a 200-seat lecture theatre, a landscaped courtyard, a student enterprise ‘hub’, and 24-hour work areas tailored specifically to the needs and working patterns of postgraduates.

Accommodation

At Queen Mary, you can experience campus life while living in one of the most exciting cities in the world. We provide a range of affordable accommodation on or near our campuses.

Aspire Point, provides affordable living and study space for 445 postgraduate students. This iconic student residence has stunning views over London and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It is a short bus journey away from our Mile End campus.

Application key dates

You can apply online for all our postgraduate taught and research programmes.

Most PhD programmes at Queen Mary start in September-October or January each year. Enrolment at different points in the year may be possible, for example, where funding for a specific project starts mid-year. A small number of students start their programmes in late Spring (April/May).

Awards and affiliations

• Ranked 7th in the UK for quality of research (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
• Ranked in the UK top 20 and 120th globally (QS World Rankings 2025)