Queen Margaret University

The scholarships available at 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 average scores 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 for UG and Master courses
• QMU does not enroll international students only on the basis of test scores; the university review your Statement of Purpose, skills and potential. 

Yes, an Indian student with average scores 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 for UG and Master courses
• QMU does not enroll international students only on the basis of test scores; the university review your Statement of Purpose, skills and potential. 

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

A few other popular specializations/ subjects include:

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

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

A few other popular specializations/ subjects include:

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

In comparison to other universities in the UK, QMU fee structure is more affordable. 
The expenses incurred by Indian student at Queen Margaret University are as follows:

This data is subject to change, and depends on the student's lifestyle and finances. The process of studying abroad at Queen Margaret University also involves additional expenses like flight prices and application fees for UK Study Visa. A scholarship-offer [INR 2 L – 10 L] may help lower down the expenses altogether.

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.

For on-campus accommodation at QMU, charges are carried for different facilities depending on your financial requirement and lifestyle.

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.

Queen Margaret University has around 25% international students coming from over 80 countries around the world.

The university can be moderately selective during the admission process. If you hold good marks in your Higher Secondary Education or undergraduate level, and are able to demonstrate your caliber, you have higher chances of getting admitted to the Queen Margaret University.

Yes, students are allowed to search for career vacancies on the QMU vacancy page when they are pursuing their studies at the university.

For those students that are coming from outside the country and having a study visa, the total working hours are 20 per week. They will get an hourly wage of GBP 11.8 (INR 1.5k) on average. 

The QMU campus is situated about 8 km away from the city centre of Edinburgh, which is the financial and business center of the area.