Pre-arrival information
We will send you a lot of useful advice and guidance before you begin your studies at Queen Mary and to help you prepare for life in London; below you can see the sorts of information you'll receive ahead of the start of your programme!
Our Countdown to Queen Mary newsletters give you step-by-step advice and instructions to help you prepare for your time at Queen Mary University of London.
We send the newsletters to you from April, if you are joining us for the autumn semester, or from October if you are joining us for the spring semester. You will only start receiving your newsletters once you have an offer to study with us. Please review all issues of the newsletter to ensure you don't miss any important information.
January 2027 offer holders:
Offer holders will receive a welcome pack which is a handy guide of everything you need to know in relation to Queen Mary, what to do before you travel to London and kept as a reference point for throughout your semester with us. It provides you with tips on everything from packing, how to travel from the airport to campus and where to shop for groceries!
- Accept your offer to study at Queen Mary (and supply any further required information if you were made a Conditional offer)
- Read your Welcome Pack to learn all about the local area and the services available to you at Queen Mary
- Apply for University accommodation as soon as possible and by the deadline indicated by Residential Services (if you are eligible and want to stay on campus)
- Read all Countdown Newsletters sent to you via email
- Join us on social media, read our student blogs, watch our videos to find out more about life at Queen Mary
- Submit your module choices online when Module Registration opens
- Sign your accommodation contract online (for eligible students)
- Apply for your visa or immigration permission (if applicable) and ensure you have the relevant documents with you
- Plan your travel to London and to Queen Mary
- Plan your budget
- Plan your fee payments – if applicable
- Read all correspondence (including the Countdown newsletters) from Queen Mary carefully
- Contact the Disability and Dyslexia Service if you require academic accommodations
- Pre-enrol online
- Prepare for your studies - read any emails from academic schools and complete any actions
- Download the Queen Mary App - here you can access timetables (when available) and lots of useful information
- Pack your suitcase and hand luggage
- Arrive in London
- Complete enrolment
- Join us at the Welcome Programme at Queen Mary!