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

Program Details

Program Eligibility

About 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—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.

Visit the At a Glance Comparison page to learn some quick facts about the Learning Abroad Center's other University Study in the UK programs.

Housing & Meals

You will 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 six to ten 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.

Excursions

Queen Mary has an active social life, and visiting students 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. 

Learning Outcomes

Students studying at Queen Mary University of London will:
 

• augment their 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 four to ten 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 & Staff

Faculty are well known for teaching excellence and student concern. 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. 

Program Structure

One semester includes a minimum of 16 credits at Queen Mary (typically four modules). 

Coursework

Classes

Handbook

Grade & Credit Conversion Scale

The minimum semester requirement is 60 credit units (equivalent to 16 University of Minnesota credits). Most classes (modules) carry 15 units, meaning a typical semester will include 4 classes.

For more information including dates, immigration, housing, and more, visit Queen Mary's study abroad page.

Summer Courses

Queen mary offers a broad range of summer courses available to international students. 

Session I:  1 July to 19 July 2019

Session II: 22 July to 9 August 2019

For more detailed course information, visit Queen Mary's Summer School website.

Major Advising Pages

Queen Mary offers coursework that has been identified as a strong curricular match for the following UofM degree programs and student populations:

Student Populations

• Honors
• Pre-Law
• Medicine, Public Health & Health Sciences

Majors

• Biological Sciences Coursework for CBS Students
• Business
• Business & Marketing Education
• College of Science & Engineering (all majors)
• English
• Family Social Science
• Geography
• History
• Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies
• Retail Merchandising
• Urban Studies

Global Identity

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future is an optional 1-credit online course that helps you process your overseas experience and apply what you've learned upon your return. The course assists you in marketing your study abroad experience for future goals, making you stand out from your peers upon return.

Benefits of Global Identity

• Gain practice marketing your international experience to future employers or graduate and professional schools, giving you a professional edge.
• Receive individualized feedback and mentoring to promote enhanced understanding of your experiences abroad.
• Maximize the return on your study abroad investment by learning how to use your experience to stand out from other students. 
• Understand the value of the intercultural skill-set you acquire overseas, and how to use it upon return.

No Additional Cost

Because integrated-study programs like University Study programs provide less on-site support than other study abroad program models, Global Identity is offered at no additional cost (regular $200 tuition is waived for students on this program). Global Identity gives you the opportunity to work individually with a trained cultural mentor, helping you understand and articulate the skills you’re developing during your time abroad. Registration instructions will be sent by email by the Learning Abroad Center, or you can contact Eric Leinen for additional information.

Dates & Deadlines

Submit the online application and complete the assigned application checklist according to the appropriate deadline:

*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.  

*Applications after this deadline may be considered. Contact Eric Leinen at lein0032@umn.edu to inquire.
**If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit your materials on the following business day.

Orientation Dates & Locations

Orientation will be conducted in two parts: an online orientation, which is mandatory for all students, and an in-person, program-specific session. You will receive more information about the online orientation via email. Failure to complete the online orientation will impact your ability to go abroad.

See below for tentative dates and times for your in-person session. You will be notified of the official date and time via email. Participants will receive applicable orientation materials via email approximately one week prior to the in-person session.

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

Fall 2019

Academic Year 2019-20

Spring 2020

The Total Program Fee reflects the host university’s international tuition rate converted into US dollars, plus the Learning Abroad Center’s APAAC ($1925 one semester / $2925 for Academic Year) and required UofM international health insurance.

Fees are based on standard enrollment (60 QM credit units per semester); enrolling in additional units will result in an additional fee.  

If you do not see a budget estimate for the term you intend to go abroad, the fee has not yet been finalized. We strive to post fees for this program at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. The Learning Abroad Center will delay the posting of some fees until enrollments, inflation and exchange rates are determined. Please note the average increase in fees will be 3–10%. Program fees are based on estimates and may change depending on international economic factors.

BUTEX offers scholarships specifically for students going to the UK.

Billing & Payments

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Bridging Loan

Cancellation Policy

Prepare

Submit

Complete

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. 

Next Steps

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.  Students must participate in affiliate organization and partner university programs through the standard Learning Abroad Center application process.