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Information for students from Finland

Welcome

Queen Mary has a long history of welcoming students from around the world. Over the years, many thousands of international students have graduated from the college and gone on to pursue successful careers. Today, we are home to students from more than 100 different countries. This diversity contributes to a lively and welcoming community which should make you feel comfortable and at home.

One of the largest colleges of the University of London and one of the few with fully integrated teaching, research and residential facilities, our setting gives you the benefits both of a large campus environment and of the countless academic and social opportunities of London.

There are currently 22 students from Finland at Queen Mary studying a range of courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels including: Politic, Journalism & Contemporary History, Zoology, Mathematics, Film Studies, Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences.

Financing your studies

EU students applying to study at undergraduate level may be eligible for a loan to cover their tuition fees at Queen Mary, please see the Undergraduate Fees and Finance page for more details.
EU students can also apply for various studentships and bursaries for postgraduate study, please go to Postgraduate Studentships for more information.

Erasmus and Study Abroad Programmes

Students interested in attending Queen Mary through the Erasmus programme, please visit the Erasmus website.

If your university does not have an Erasmus exchange programme with Queen Mary, you can apply directly to our Study Abroad programme. This is for overseas students who would like to study with us for one or two semesters, with credit transferring to your home university. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their home institution will accept credits earned.

Entry requirements

Recognition of Finnish qualifications for Undergraduate Entry

Academic:

The following Finnish qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Bachelor’s degree:

  • Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination)
  • Exact requirements will depend on the course you are applying for but students usually need to obtain an overall grade of at least 5/Magna cum laude approbatur (M).

Also acceptable are:

  • 3 A levels (grades A-C)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

Please refer to the prospectus and department web sites for individual subject A’ level and IB requirements.

English Language Requirements:

For details on the University of London External Diploma/Degree transfers, please click here .

For information on applying to study for an undergraduate course at Queen Mary, please refer to Undergraduate study.

Recognition of Finnish qualifications for Graduate Entry

Master's degrees (all one year)

Academic:

The following qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Master’s degree:

  • Kandidaatti/Kandidat/ Bachelor’s degree (since 2005)
  • Lisensiaatti/licenciat (higher academic degree in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine)
  • Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti/Juris Kandidat
  • Maisteri/Magister/Master’s degree (since 1996)
  • Kandidaatti/Kandidat or professional title Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti, Proviisori (before1996)
  • Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto, AMK/ yrkeshögskoleexamen, YHS or Bachelor’s degree from a polytechnic (since 1996) may be considered but will depend on the course you are applying for.
  • Exact grade requirements will depend on the level you have studied at and the course you are applying for, but you will usually need to achieve an overall grade of at least 4/5 or 2/3 or M (magna cum laude approbatur)

 Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and students may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower level degree if they have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.

English:

Please see the English Language Requirements for full details. 

Research degree (MPhil/PhD: 3 years)

Academic:

The usual requirement for entry to a UK PhD programme is a UK Master’s qualification or a Lisensiaatti/Licentiat (pre-doctoral degree) from Finland but students with high grades in the following will also be considered:

  • Maisteri/Magister/Master’s degree (since 1996)
  • Kandidaatti/Kandidat/ Bachelor’s degree (since 2005)
  • Lisensiaatti/licenciat (higher academic degree in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine)
  • Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti/Juris Kandidat
  • Kandidaatti/Kandidat or professional title Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti, Proviisori (before1996)

English:

For information on applying to study for a postgraduate programme at Queen Mary, please refer to postgraduate study.

Useful contacts

Educational representatives

The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of study in the UK. Their website includes information on application procedures - including a sample UCAS form, guidance for completing the on-line UCAS application, funding etc.

Visit: www.britishcouncil.fi

British Council contact details

Please note that the British Council office in Helsinki is not open to the public and they can only be contacted by telephone and e-mail.

Telephone: +358 (0) 9 7743 330 (Mon-Fri 9:00 - 16:00)
Fax: +358 (0) 9 701 8725
Email:  info@britishcouncil.fi (general enquiries)
education@britishcouncil.fi (education enquiries)

What our students say

To hear what other students have to say about Queen Mary, click over to the What our Students Say page.

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