International Students, Queen Mary, University of London

Information for Japanese applicants

Please note: If you are looking for a semester or year of undergraduate study please refer to our information on the Study Abroad with English programme.

These notes are for guidance only, if you have any questions please contact us

 

 Welcome

Queen Mary, University of London has a long history of welcoming students from around the world. You'll be joining an exciting, cosmopolitan and truly multicultural community. We hope that you will feel at home even though you are many miles away from your home country.

We know that deciding to study in another country is often difficult but we will make every effort to help, support and advise you to make the process easier.

 Student numbers and popular courses

There are currently more than 70 Japanese students at Queen Mary, taking short term courses or full degree programs. Popular choices include:

Business, Politics, Law, International Relations
English, Linguistics, Film, History

Recognition of Japanese qualifications for Foundation courses

Foundation Courses (1 year)

Academic:

  • A good Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

For information on applying to study for a foundation course at Queen Mary, please refer to English language and foundation courses .

Recognition of Japanese qualifications for Undergraduate Entry

Undergraduate Degrees (3 and 4 years)

Academic:

  • UK Foundation or,
  • Undergraduate bachelor degree year 1 with GPA 3.2 on a scale of 4 / 75% from a recognised university in Japan or,
  • Associate Degree in a related subject with grade B or above or,
  • 3 A levels or,
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

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

For details on the University of London External Diploma/Degree transfers, please go to the following website 

Please note that students with an associate degree from Japan will be considered for both year 1 and year 2 entry. However, Associate Degree holders with 3-5 years of related work experience, may be considered for the Postgraduate Foundation Programme . [New window]

English Language Requirements

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

Recognition of Japanese qualifications for Graduate Entry

Master's degrees (all one year)

Academic:

  • 4 year undergraduate Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.2 on a scale of 4 / 75%+ from a recognised university in Japan

The usual entrance requirement to a taught Master's degree is the equivalent of an upper second-class honours degree from a UK university.   This is approximately a GPA of 3.2 on a scale of 4 /75% in Japan . However, 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:

  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 580 +TWE 4 / TOEFL CBT 243
  • Law courses require English level IELTS 7.5 / TOEFL 630 + TWE 5 / TOEFL CBT 267+ TWE 5

Research degree (Mphil/PhD: 3 years)

The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master's degree from a UK university or recognised university in Japan . However many departments also accept student with the equivalent of an upper second class bachelor degree from a UK university (GPA 3.2 on a scale of 4 /75% in Japan )

English:

  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 580 +TWE 4 / TOEFL CBT 243

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

Useful contacts

The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of study in Britain and can provide UCAS forms for undergraduate applicants.

Visit:

Tokyo

British Council Tokyo
1-2, Kagurazaka
Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 162 -082
Tel: 03 3235 8031
Fax: 03 3235 8040

Osaka

British Council Osaka Centre
Dojima Avanza 4F
1-6-20 Dojima, Kita-Ku
Osaka 530-0003
Tel: 06 6342 5301
Fax: 06 6342 5311