Student Life at Queen Mary, University of London

Student life at Queen Mary, University of London

The university itself - and by that I mean the people - are really really friendly. Everyone is willing to sit down and have a drink with you, it's not cliquey at all.
Fariah Kahn, Medical student

Social life

Social life

Your time at university is a great opportunity to meet people, try new things, and develop your interests. What's more, you have a world-class city to explore.

Academic experience

Academic experience

You can expect an outstanding education at a top university in a supportive and inspiring environment when you study at Queen Mary.

Your time as a student is sure to be life-changing - from your first experience of living away from home, to trying new things such as reporting for the student newspaper, eating Ethiopian and Vietnamese food or attempting a sky dive for charity. 

There's also the challenge of studying your chosen subject at a higher level than you have done before, and developing all sorts of new skills, like presenting to a group or acting as a mentor to students at schools in the local area.  

Overall, your student days are precious, and we want you to get the most out of the time you spend with us. 

  • Maryam Al-Dossari

    Maryam Al-Dossari

    “The School of Business and Management’s excellent reputation for research was an important factor in my choice to come to Queen Mary. Knowing that I would have the privilege to work with, and be supervised by, some outstanding academics who are highly respected in their fields seemed like too good an opportunity to miss.

    One of the best things about being at Queen Mary is that, as PhD students, we are encompassed in such a friendly and supportive atmosphere. PhD students are treated as equals to the other teaching staff. We are actively involved in all departmental events which gives us a strong sense of belonging.

    The variety of courses, workshops, and seminars offered by the School has helped me significantly in structuring my research. I would advise anyone beginning a PhD to take some of the faculty research training courses, as these can give a whole new perspective on your research plans. In addition, they give you the opportunity to meet other PhD students and share your experiences. I would definitely recommend the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary.”

  • Graduate profile:

    Muhammad Usman Abid

    Muhammad Usman Abid

    Studied:
     MSc in International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations

    Currently:
     Assistant Manager (HR) Unilever, Karachi, Pakistan. My job involves looking after the unionised staff at Unilever’s factories throughout Pakistan. It is very challenging but I really enjoy it.

    Why did you choose Queen Mary?
    I had been working for a while, so I chose the School of Business and Management because I wanted an experience to remember. I was looking for a school which had a strong international context and which could offer me an advanced programme.

    What did you gain from your time at Queen Mary?
    Studying here has proven to be very challenging; and importantly, huge emphasis is laid on critical thinking and practicality of issues. The academic staff are actively involved in various policy-oriented projects and offer their full intellectual and research support to students.

  • Graduate profile:

    Camilla Mathias

    Camilla Mathias

    Studied:
    BA French and Drama – graduated in 1998

    Currently:
     Working as an actress (The Cazalets – BBC, Victoria and Albert – ITV, Kings and Queens – C5). 

    How did your time at Queen Mary prepare you for your chosen career?
    It gave me a foundation in French and English texts, a year in Paris (which I chose to spend at a French Drama School) and opportunities to perform in numerous productions – and meet friends I produce and perform with still. 

    What ‘transferable skills’ did you gain from your time at Queen Mary?
    Specialist core modules in Brazilian Performance, 19th Century acting styles, and learning to be fluent in French and Italian have all come in very useful when on tour with theatre productions abroad and in translating plays I have produced. And I have performed in French and Italian a great deal too. 

    What are you hoping to do, career-wise, in the next five years?
    Produce and star in more of my own work, both on stage and screen, both here and abroad. And to be able to survive purely from acting work!!

  • Damilare Laniyan

    Damilare Laniyan

    “My programme provides an extensive range of study options around the health sciences. Modules include the anatomy and physiology of the human body, and pharmacology. These modules appeal to me and give me an opportunity to develop and gain in-depth knowledge in these fields. The College is well known as a highly rated research centre, where academics are very supportive and willing to assist students in reaching our maximum potential.

    The most interesting thing I’ve done on my programme is learning about the complex structures and functions of the human body at first hand. In anatomy classes, I was able to work on a cadaver and appreciate the astonishing network of tissues in our body, study pathological conditions of various parts of the body and see the processes involved in the development of a human embryo.”