Queen Mary, University of London

United Kingdom | London, England

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Overview

Queen Mary, University of London, is the third-largest constituent of the University of London, located in the East End of London. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, it is known for its outstanding research and academic excellence. With a history dating back to 1785, Queen Mary combines a rich tradition with a modern, innovative approach to education. The university attracts a diverse, global community of 32,000 students from over 170 countries. Offering over 240 degree programs across three faculties—Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry—Queen Mary is committed to academic breadth and depth. It was the first Russell Group university to introduce degree apprenticeship programs, reflecting its focus on flexible learning pathways. Ranked among the top 20 globally for its international outlook, the university provides students with access to valuable work placements through its QTemps agency. Queen Mary is especially renowned for its medical teaching and research, particularly through Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, which is part of the world's largest academic health science centre. The School of Dentistry's new, state-of-the-art facilities offer students top-tier resources for practical learning.

Ranking

Queen Mary University of London is a leading, research-intensive institution that made significant strides in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. In 2022, it was named ‘University of the Year’ at the UK Social Mobility Awards and has gained recognition for its strong focus on social inclusion. The university is ranked 39th in the Times University Guide 2025, 74th in the Guardian University Guide 2025, and 120th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is also ranked 141st in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. In the Times University Guide 2025, Queen Mary is ranked 14th globally for research quality. Additionally, it was placed joint 7th in the UK for research quality in the REF 2021, with 92% of its research deemed internationally excellent or world-leading. The university’s drama department ranked first in the UK, while six other subjects—Film, Computer Science, Politics, Engineering, Economics, and History—are also within the top 10 for research quality.

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