Queen Margaret University

The scholarships available at the Queen Margaret University for Indian students are as follows:

• QMU International Scholarship: A competitive scholarship wherein fee reduction of up to INR 3.9 Lacs for a chosen course is granted. Applicants who are self-funding the tuition fee exceeding INR 16 Lacs for the first year of their chosen course are eligible for it.
• Education Future International Scholarship: A merit and need based scholarship, providing reduction of INR 2 – 10 Lacs in the tuition fee. You must be an Indian national and hold a minimum score of 60% in 10th and 12th to apply for this scholarship.
  
  

Yes, an Indian Student with an average score in Higher Secondary Education and good grades at the graduate level can get admission at QMU. The eligibility criteria for Indian students at QMU are as follows:

• Minimum score of 60% at Higher Secondary Education Level
• IELTS scores of 6.0 and 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 and 6.0 in each language skill for UG and Master courses
• QMU does not admit students only on the basis of test scores, it reviews SOP and assesses skills and potential. 

Some of the most preferred courses by Indian students at Queen Margaret University include MSc courses and its specializations, like Accounting and Finance with CIMA, International Marketing, etc.

A few other popular courses or subjects opted by Indian students include:

• Business Management
• International Hospitality
• Nursing
• Physiotherapy 
• Radiography

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026, Queen Margaret University is ranked at #115 in the UK. Whereas, in the world rankings, Queen Margaret University ranks at #858 in 2026

Queen Margaret University is ranked #1201-1400 in the QS World Rankings 2026. The Guardian ranks QMU 96th in its list of best UK universities in 2026. 

QS has ranked Queen Margaret University at #1201-1400 in 2026. The university is also ranked 47th (out of 130) in the UK for teaching quality by The Times University Guide 2026. The Daily Mail University Guide 2026 ranks QMU 13th (out of 128) for graduate salaries.

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026, Queen Margaret University is ranked at #115 in the UK. Whereas, in the world rankings, Queen Margaret University ranks at #858 in 2026. 

Rankings for Queen Margaret University by international bodies:

• QS has ranked Queen Margaret University at #1201-1400 globally in 2026.
• The university is also ranked 47th (out of 130) in the UK for teaching quality by The Times University Guide 2026.
• The Daily Mail University Guide 2026 ranks QMU 13th (out of 128) for graduate salaries.

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026, Queen Margaret University is ranked at #115 in the UK. Whereas, in the world rankings, Queen Margaret University ranks at #858 in 2026. 

Rankings for Queen Margaret University by international bodies:

• QS has ranked Queen Margaret University at #1201-1400 globally in 2026.
• The university is also ranked 47th (out of 130) in the UK for teaching quality by The Times University Guide 2026.
• The Daily Mail University Guide 2026 ranks QMU 13th (out of 128) for graduate salaries.

QMU offers South Asian Society to promote diversity and inclusiveness. The campus also provides Gym and Sports Centre with memberships starting from GBP 131 [INR 17 k].

Scotland's capital Edinburgh is situated only 8 kms away from the campus. The recreational spots and attractions offered by the city include:

• Edinburgh Castle (GBP 23.5 / INR 3k per adult)
• Arthur's Seat (open 24/7)
• Victoria Street
• Yaduvanshi, an Indian Restaurant at Market Street

Students under the age of 22 can apply for a Young Scot travel card and benefit from free bus travel across Scotland.

Below are given the on-campus accommodation charges at QMU:

The additional charges for paid services like laundry [INR 350 - 480 per cycle] may add to the total expenses incurred altogether for a week at QMU campus.

Compared to other universities in the UK, Queen Margaret University charges less tuition fee, yet offer courses at par with industry standards.

The expenses incurred by Indian student at Queen Margaret University are as follows:

The above-mentioned data is subject to change, and depends on a student's finances. The process of studying abroad at Queen Margaret University also involve costs like flight prices and application fees for UK Study Visa. A merit or competitive based scholarship offer [INR 2 L – 10 L] may help lower down the expenses altogether.