Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is a public research university with its main campus at Mile End in East London. It has more than 32,000 students on degree programmes, around 45% of them from overseas, and it ranks 103rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, its highest position so far.[1]
For undergraduate entry in September 2027 the published international (overseas) fee is £28,300 a year for English and History, £30,950 for Law and £34,750 for Computer Science.[2][3][4] The two master’s programmes we read, starting September 2027, cost £34,650 and £36,950 for the year.[5][6] English requirements are set by department, from IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall.[7]
Key facts
| Official name | Queen Mary University of London (QMUL, formerly Queen Mary and Westfield College)[8] |
| Location | London, England (main address Mile End Road, London E1 4NS)[9] |
| Type | Public research university; member of the federal University of London and of the Russell Group[8] |
| History | Dates back to 1785 (The London Hospital Medical College); Queen Mary College grew from the People’s Palace, opened 1887[10] |
| Students | More than 32,000 on degree programmes, around 45% from overseas, over 170 nationalities[1] |
| Staff | Over 4,600 (permanent contracts only)[1] |
| Campuses | Five campuses in London (official count; Wikipedia lists six), plus sites in China and Malta[1] |
| Research areas | Humanities and Social Sciences; Medicine and Dentistry; Science and Engineering[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 103rd (highest position to date)[1] |
| Times Higher Education 2027 | =129th overall[1] |
| Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 | Silver[1] |
| International tuition, undergraduate (2027 entry) | £28,300 (English, History) to £34,750 (Computer Science) per year in the examples read[2] |
| International tuition, master’s examples (Sept 2027) | £34,650–£36,950 for the one-year programmes read[5] |
| Official website | qmul.ac.uk |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 9 November 2026.
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary says its history dates back to 1785 and that it grew from the great charitable institutions of London’s East End.[10] One root is The London Hospital Medical College, which Wikipedia describes as England’s first medical school when it opened in 1785. Another is the People’s Palace, a Victorian project for East End residents: Queen Victoria opened it on 14 May 1887, and the college that grew from it was East London College, later Queen Mary College.[8]
The university is a member of the federal University of London. Its research is organised in three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry, and Science and Engineering.[1][8] The largest site is the Mile End campus; other London sites include Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square, Lincoln’s Inn Fields and West Smithfield.[8] Queen Mary also lists sites in China, Malta and Paris.[10]
How is Queen Mary University of London ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027 Queen Mary is 103rd, which the university describes as its highest position to date and a rise of 42 places in three years.[1] In the Times Higher Education ranking for 2027 it is =129th overall, 32nd for research quality and 15th for international outlook. The Times Good University Guide 2027 places it 36th in the UK.[1]
The university also reports a Silver rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and joint 7th in the UK in REF2021, the national research assessment.[1] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Queen Mary University of London?
Queen Mary teaches in three broad areas: Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry, and Science and Engineering.[1] Its undergraduate course finder lists, among many others, Computer Science, English, History, Law, Business Management, Mathematics and Economics.[4][3][2] Postgraduate taught examples include the MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and the MSc Advanced Computer Science at Mile End.[5][6]
Wikipedia describes Queen Mary as a major centre for medical teaching and research.[8]
How much does Queen Mary University of London cost for international students?
The figures below are the overseas fees Queen Mary published on its course pages in November 2026 for courses starting in September 2027. They are in pounds sterling (GBP) per year.
| Course (September 2027) | Home fee | Overseas fee |
|---|---|---|
| BA English | £10,050 | £28,300 |
| BA History | £10,050 | £28,300 |
| LLB Law | £10,050 | £30,950 |
| BSc Computer Science (3 years) | £10,050 | £34,750 |
| MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (1 year) | £13,550 | £34,650 |
| MSc Advanced Computer Science (1 year) | £13,550 | £36,950 |
Sources: [2][11][3][4][5][6] Four-year degrees with a foundation year are priced lower on some course pages (for example £26,750 for a Computer Science route); check the UCAS code of the route you want.[4]
Deposits and fee increases
Both master’s pages list a conditional deposit of £2,000 for overseas students.[5][6] Queen Mary invoices for the full academic year from August, and fees are payable before enrolment. For continuing students the fee will not usually rise by more than 10% of the previous year’s fee.[12]
Tuition is only part of the cost. For rent and living costs in London, see our United Kingdom guide.
How do you apply to Queen Mary University of London?
- Undergraduate: applications are made through UCAS (Queen Mary’s institution code is Q50). Each course page shows its UCAS code; use the exact code for the route you want.[4][13]
- Postgraduate taught: each course page has an “Apply now” button and a link to the university’s application guidance.[5][13]
- Agents: students can apply to Queen Mary directly, and the university says they can also seek advice from an educational agent.[13]
We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by course. Check the course page and the university’s application guidance.
Which English level do you need?
Queen Mary assigns each academic department an English band, and your test and score depend on the department that runs your course.[7] The IELTS (Academic) scores on that page are:
- Band 3: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking.
- Band 4: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
- Band 5: 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each component.
The MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence page, for example, requires Band 4.[5] Some programmes have non-standard requirements, and joint degrees follow the band of the home department.[7] The university also publishes a list of accepted tests that it treats as equivalent to these IELTS scores.[7]
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the international tuition fees at Queen Mary University of London?
What is Queen Mary University of London’s QS ranking?
It is 103rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, its highest position to date according to the university.[1]
Is Queen Mary part of the University of London?
Yes. It is a member institution of the federal University of London and a Russell Group university.[8]
How many international students does Queen Mary have?
The university says around 45% of its more than 32,000 students are from overseas, drawn from over 170 nationalities.[1]
What IELTS score do I need?
It depends on the department: from 6.0 overall (Band 3) to 7.0 overall (Band 5). Band 4, for example, needs 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.[7]
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Sources
[1] Queen Mary University of London: Facts and figures (page without a date; cites QS 2027 and 2026/27 data)
[2] Queen Mary: BA English (2027 entry) (page without a date; entry year 2027)
[3] Queen Mary: LLB Law (2027 entry) (page without a date; entry year 2027)
[4] Queen Mary: BSc Computer Science (2027 entry) (page without a date; entry year 2027)
[5] Queen Mary: MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (page without a date; September 2027 start)
[6] Queen Mary: MSc Advanced Computer Science (page without a date; September 2027 start)
[7] Queen Mary: English language requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (page without a date)
[8] Wikipedia: Queen Mary University of London (history, status and campuses)
[9] Queen Mary University of London: Contact us (page without a date; postal address)
[10] Queen Mary University of London: About (page without a date)
[11] Queen Mary: BA History (2027 entry) (page without a date; entry year 2027)
[12] Queen Mary: International students, tuition fees (page without a date)
[13] Queen Mary: How to apply (international students) (page without a date)
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