University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary University of London

London is one of the world's truly international cities and dominates British life as the center for government, law, business, finance, the arts, and popular culture. For its inhabitants and visitors, London offers unrivaled cultural and social opportunities.

Queen Mary's student population is representative of the cultural diversity found in London's East End, as almost half of Queen Mary's 17,000 students hail from countries other than the UK. Off the tourist track but with easy access to the rest of the city, the East End allows you to become a part of a modern representation of the international community that now makes up the city.

Live in single rooms with shared kitchen facilities in on-campus residence halls. Choose between a standard room (single room with a sink) or an en-suite room (single room with private bath). You will share a floor with 6–10 other British and international students. There is no meal plan; you will generally prepare meals in the residence halls or eat at local restaurants. There is a difference in cost between standard and en-suite housing; refer to the budget estimate and Queen Mary's Accommodations page for further details.

Queen Mary has an active social life, and you are encouraged to further integrate into campus life joining one of several student clubs and organizations. Queen Mary's student union is ranked one of the best in London, and the International Office provides several optional excursions specifically for visiting students.

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Studying at Queen Mary University of London will help you:

• augment your cross-cultural understanding through interaction with British and international students and community members;
• gain appreciation of the academic culture of the UK and differences between the British and US educational systems through direct enrollment;
• gain awareness and appreciation of British culture through dorm-style placements with British students, as well as access to a wide range of student organizations and clubs;
• become more self-reliant through the experience of obtaining enrollment, housing, catering, and transportation independently;
• become more effective at navigating differences by spending 4–10 months of full integration in a foreign academic, cultural, and political climate;
• and experience British and international perspectives on academic disciplines through direct enrollment at the British host university.

Faculty are well known for teaching excellence and addressing any student concerns. Most are experts in their field and many have international experience. Queen Mary became a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group—reserved for only the top British universities—in 2012.

*This posted application deadline is for the Learning Abroad Center Application only. The application deadline for the host university will fall a few weeks after the Learning Abroad Center deadline.

NOTE: Spaces at Queen Mary are becoming limited during the Spring semester. Applications for Spring should be completed before the deadline if possible. Late applications will typically not be considered.

BUTEX offers scholarships specifically for students going to the UK.

If you do not have a passport, or your passport expires less than 6 months after your return date from your time abroad, apply for a new passport now.

Refer to Queen Mary and the UK Immigration Site for immigration and visa advice. 

After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received. Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist, which will include the following items:

• Queen Mary application (including an Official Transcript and one (1) Reference Letter).
• First Step

In addition to completing the Learning Abroad Center's Online application checklist, you must also submit an application and supporting materials directly to Queen Mary, University of London. Once your application has been reviewed and endorsed by the Learning Abroad Center, instructions for how to complete your application with Queen Mary, University of London will be sent to you.

1. After submitting the online application, you will receive an automated email message indicating your application was received.
2. Follow the instructions on your application checklist to submit all of the items. Your application is not considered complete until all items on your application checklist are either received or waived.
3. Complete Queen Mary, University of London’s application requirements as applicable.
4. Your completed application is reviewed by our program team.
5. The host institution makes the official acceptance decision. You will be notified of an acceptance decision by email. If accepted, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist. Log into the online application to review the confirmation checklist and submit the required items.
6. If you decide not to continue with the application process, log into the online application and submit a Cancel Request. You must also notify your host institution of your cancellation.

Affiliate organizations and partner universities will not accept applications from UMTC students without the endorsement of the Learning Abroad Center. You must participate in affiliate organization and partner university programs through the standard Learning Abroad Center application process.

Spring 2024

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