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Welcome
Queen Mary, University of London has a long history of welcoming students from around the world. You'll be joining a stimulating, cosmopolitan and truly multicultural community, where you'll quickly feel at home even when you are many miles away from the country in which you grew up.
We are well aware that taking the decision to study in another country is often difficult and the prospect of leaving home to live in another country sometimes daunting. We'll help, support and advise you to make the process easier.
Entry requirements
Recognition of qualifications for Undergraduate Foundation Courses (1 year)
Academic:
- The equivalent of a High School Diploma with very good grades and at least and intermediate level of English (see below)
For details on the University of London External Diploma/Degree transfers, please go to the following website please click here for details[New window].
For information on applying to study for a foundation course at Queen Mary, please refer to English language and foundation courses
Recognition of qualifications for undergraduate entry
Academic:
- UK Foundation Course or
- 3 A levels (grades A-C)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
Please see prospectus and department web sites for individual subject A level and IB requirements.
English Language Requirements
- Please refer to English language and foundation courses for different course requirements.
- Students with A’ levels or IB will not require IELTS or TOEFL
- Students who achieve slightly below these requirements may be admitted onto a presessional English course at Queen Mary. Please see the Entry Level Guidelines for English Language for full details.
For information on applying to study for a undergraduate course at Queen Mary, please refer to undergraduate study.
Recognition of qualifications for graduate entry
Master's degrees (all one year):
The usual requirements are a good second class honours degree from a UK university, a recognised equivalent from an accredited overseas institution or an equivalent professional qualification. 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.
Students with a three year Diploma from a recognised institution may apply for the Postgraduate Foundation Programme, a year long course which will gain them access to a Master's programme.
Research degree (MPhil/PhD: 3 years):
The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master's degree with upper class second honours from a UK or accredited overseas university. However many departments also accept student with the equivalent of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university.
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.
Visit www.britishcouncil.org
