

Queen Mary University of London Campus Life: Photos, Videos, Facilities
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QMUL Campus Life
The Queen Mary University of London was established in 1785 based on four institutions, which are St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College, London Hospital Medical College, Westfield College, and Queen Mary College. The main campuses of Queen Mary University of London are at Mile End and Whitechapel. The students at QMUL come from more than 170 nationalities, which is 46% overseas. There are five Queen Mary University of London campuses.
QMUL Mile End Campus Overview
The Mile End Campus at Queen Mary University of London is home to most of the academic schools and also offers facilities such as shops, cafes, restaurants, the Student Union, and a gym. Some of the landmarks near the campus are Shoreditch and Brick Lane, the Tech City Technology Cluster, and the financial centers of Canary Wharf and the City. The facilities that make Queen Mary University of London campus a great place to study are:
- Careers and Enterprise- It provides information, advice, and employer events to help students work while studying and after they graduate. Students can also build their work experience through internships and the temporary work roles they offer. Through this service, students can get feedback on their applications, CVs, and personal statements.
- Housing and Residential Services- The Housing facility provides information on finding and living in privately rented accommodation, as well as helping with queries about applying for and living in Queen Mary residences, room allocations, and rent collection. Students will also be advised about their rights and responsibilities regarding residing in privately rented or alternative accommodation.
- Students' Union- It is the collective voice of all students studying at Queen Mary University of London campus. The students will represent their views through elected representatives, which include student-led activities and services. There are more than 300 student groups that they can join, where they will develop new skills.
- Climate and City Life: Queen Mary University of London is situated in London, England. This location is known for having a temperate climate and experiencing all four distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is usually around 10.8 °C, with July being the warmest month when temperatures range from 21°C to 23°C. The coldest month is usually January, and the temperatures can range from 1°C to 10°C. Moreover, London is a global hub with a vibrant atmosphere and several hidden gems. As per unofficial sources, the crime index of the city is 55.48.
- Transportation: The official website reports that it is fairly easy to access all of the Queen Mary University of London campuses from London's airports upon arrival. For the Mile End campus, students can take the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow Airport, which directly reaches the Whitechapel campus and then switch to the District Line or Hammersmith and City Line. In case traveling from Gatwick airport, students can take a train to London Bridge station and then take the Northern Line to Bank and change to the Central Line eastbound from the London Underground station. Uber is also easily available, and students can also register for a free taxi provided by the university.
- Indian Cuisine: Some of the Indian restaurants available near Queen Mary University of London campus are Muhib Indian Cuisine (2.2 km), The Famous Curry Bazaar (2.2 km), Eastern Eye Balti House (2.2 km), The Monsoon (2.1 km), Taste of Jaipur (2.1 km), Biryani House (0.8 km), etc.
- Indian Community: The Queen Mary Indian Society was formed in 2012 and continues to work towards spreading the rich heritage of Indians in a foreign location and university through united efforts. Some of the events organized by them include Boat Party, Indian Food Truck Festival, Karaoke nights, etc.
Other Campus of Queen Mary University of London Details
Details of the Queen Mary London campus are given below:
Name of The Campus | Details |
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Whitechapel Campus | The campus has its own library, state-of-the-art labs at the Blizard Institute, and a Students' Union with a cafe, bar, computers, and bookshop. |
West Smithfield campus | This campus is known for its medicine and dentistry courses. It also includes St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts) and the West Smithfield Medical Library. |
Lincoln's Inn Fields Campus | It is home to most of the postgraduate law students of Queen Mary University of London. The campus is located in an area that is the historic legal center of London. |
Charterhouse Square campus | The campus is home to the Barts Cancer Institute, the William Harvey Research Institute, and the Wolfson Institute of Population Health. |
Queen Mary University of London Student Body
Based on available data, Queen Mary University campus has a student enrollment of more than 32,000 students and over 5,700 members as part of faculty and staff on campus. The students at QMUL come from more than 170 nationalities, which includes 46% from overseas. The university is located in London, with an academic presence of students from countries such as China, Malta, Singapore, and Paris, where the students as well as the staff collaborate, study, and live internationally. Also check Queen Mary University of London Admissions 2025.
Queen Mary University of London Athletics
The Student Union at Queen Mary University of London has offered a range of sports, activities, events, and campaigns that are accessible to every student and staff member at the university. QMUL offers opportunities for beginners or talented athletes. Qmotion is the Students' Union's Sport and Fitness Centre, located on the Mile End campus. It also provides facilities like fully equipped female-only gyms, a sports hall, resistance machines, a spin studio, squash court. sports hall, cardio area, etc. Some of the sports clubs available to join are as follows:
- American Football
- Archery
- Badminton
- Barbell
- Bhangra
- Cricket
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Judo
- Karate
- Pool
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Queen Mary University of London Top Courses
Queen Mary University of London offers more than 700 degree courses to international students, which include over 300 UG courses and 400 PG courses. The most sought-after subjects at QMUL for the 2024 by the UG students were reported to be Business and Management, Social Sciences, Computing, etc. A more detailed analysis of the same is given below based on the information provided by UCAS:
Top 10 Subjects | UG Applications Received for 2024 |
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Business and Management | 7,545 |
Social Sciences | 5,640 |
Computing | 4,700 |
Engineering and Technology | 4,450 |
Medicine and Dentistry | 4,405 |
Law | 3,610 |
Subjects allied to Medicine | 2,650 |
Biological and Sport Sciences | 2,130 |
Mathematical Sciences | 1,430 |
Psychology | 1,300 |
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Queen Mary University of London Housing
The Queen Mary University of London offers nearly 3,000 student bedrooms across its locations in Mile End, West Smithfield, Charterhouse Square, and Whitechapel. The Mile End campus has almost 2,500 rooms in self-catering residences on campus as well as off campus. Moreover, the good news for students worried about adjusting to a foreign country and worried about finding accommodation in the UK is that accommodation is guaranteed for fresh enrollees as long as the specified prerequisites by the university are being met. The residential rates for students at the Mile End campus of QMUL are given as follows:
Residence |
Weekly Charges |
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Albert Stern House |
GBP 138 - 215 (INR 15,800 - 24,700) |
Stocks Court | GBP 188 (INR 22,000) |
Lindop House |
GBP 191 (INR 22,400) |
Chapman, Chesney, Selincourt, and Lodge Houses | GBP 208 (INR 24,400) |
Blithehale Court |
GBP 241 - 430 (INR 27,700 - 49,400) |
1 GBP = INR 117.31
For more updates, options, and any fluctuations in the price, students are advised to visit the official housing page of Queen Mary University of London.
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QMUL Campus details
Mile End Campus
Established in 1785, Queen Mary University is a private research university and is located in the UK, London. Queen Mary has six campuses across East and Central London in Mile End, Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square, Ilford, Lincoln's Inn Fields, and West Smithfield. The university is a member of the Russell Group of British research universities, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
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- The Mile End campus is home to many of Queen Mary’s academic schools
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University City | London, London, UK |
Size of city | Large |
Population of City | 88,25,000 |
QMUL accommodation
- All new Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Foundation students joining Queen Mary are eligible for accommodation in University halls of residence
- The accommodation includes communal kitchens for 3-11 s
- All new Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Foundation students joining Queen Mary are eligible for accommodation in University halls of residence
- The accommodation includes communal kitchens for 3-11 students, fully equipped with fridge-freezers, cookers, microwave ovens, washing up facilities, storage cupboards, food preparation surfaces, and dining areas
- PG Accommodation expenses:Pound 11681
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- The average rent is 500 to 700 Pounds/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- The student residences are fully furnished
- The average rent is 500 to 700 Pounds/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, central heating and unlimited internet access included in the rent
- Onsite-laundry facility is also available
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- 69% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Whitechapel
The Whitechapel Campus at Queen Mary University of London is home to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, which also includes the Blizard Institute, the West Smithfield Medical Library, the Institute of Health Sciences Education, and the Royal London Hospital. The Whitechapel site at the university focuses on architecture and traditional academic buildings.
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- The Whitechapel campus is the main home for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
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University City | London, London, UK |
Size of city | Large |
Population of City | 88,25,000 |
Whitechapel accommodation
- Queen Mary University of London provides accommodation at Whitechapel campus for its Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry students
- The accommodation has traditional style halls and has various room type
- Queen Mary University of London provides accommodation at Whitechapel campus for its Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry students
- The accommodation has traditional style halls and has various room types to suit all budgets
- PG Accommodation expenses:Pound 4541
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Charterhouse Square Campus
The Charterhouse Square Campus at QMUL is located in the city of London and is home to the headquarters for medical science for a range of specialist institutes at the university. Some of the institutes are the Barts Cancer Institute, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, and the Heart Centre. A few of the campus facilities are residential halls, lecture theatres, and seminar rooms.
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University City | London, London, UK |
Size of city | Large |
Population of City | 88,25,000 |
Charterhouse Square Campus accommodation
- The university provides accommodation in Charterhouse Square at Dawson Hall
- PG Accommodation expenses:Pound 6635
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West Smithfield Campus
The West Smithfield Campus at Queen Mary University of London is for medicine and dentistry students which includes the St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts). The university campus is also home to postgraduate and research courses as well as the cardiovascular, cancer, epidemiology, and public research facilities.
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- West Smithfield campus is for medicine and dentistry students
- The campus is home to postgraduate and research students
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University City | London, London, UK |
Size of city | Large |
Population of City | 88,25,000 |
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Lincoln's Inn Fields
At the Queen Mary University of London, most of the postgraduate law students are studying at the Lincoln's Field Campus of the university. The campus is home to the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), LLM Teaching, and Postgraduate Research. The campus is located in Holborn.
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- Postgraduate law students are based in the Lincoln’s Inn Fields campus
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University City | London, London, UK |
Size of city | Large |
Population of City | 88,25,000 |
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QMUL FAQs on Campus
Queen Mary University of London offers a range of affordable accommodation options near their campuses in Mile End, Whitechapel, and Charterhouse Square. Some of these housing options for students are given as follows:
Name of Accommodation | Costs |
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Station Court, London | EUR 275 per week |
East Central House, London | EUR 310 per week |
Student Living Heights, London | EUR 385 per week |
IQ Magenta House | EUR 387 per week |
There are 05 campuses in total spread across London (which has 05 campuses), Singapore, Paris, Malta and Greece. London has 5 campuses located at – Mile End, Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square, West Smithfield, Lincoln’s Inn Fields and a newly refurbished Department W.
The annual fees for top 5 courses at QMUL are given in the table below:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees* |
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MIM (12 Courses) | INR 20.97 L-28.92 L |
MS (4 Courses) | INR 23.92 L- 28.92 L |
BSc (4 Courses) | INR 17.98 L-23.47 L |
MBBS (1 Course) | INR 44.2 L |
BBA (4 Courses) | INR 18.73 L- 22.22 L |
*Note: The fee range is dynamic and is susceptible to change as per the current exchange rate.
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