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Welcome 3 London is the ultimate capital city; a cosmopolitan mecca to make friends from across the globe, study alongside encompassing a rich heritage, breath-taking architecture, inspirational and forward-thinking students, receive support Why Choose Queen Mary 4 diverse culture and world-class study opportunities. Queen and guidance from dedicated staff, as well as teaching from My Queen Mary 6 Mary University of London perfectly embodies the city’s world-leading academics. Our Global Opportunities Office has dynamic and exciting nature. The University’s East End been welcoming students for over eighty years and delivers Location 8 location offers a true taste of London life in one of the most an outstanding student experience. Queen Mary is committed urban, exciting and progressive areas of the capital. Founded to ensuring our students have the most memorable and The Study Abroad Programme 10 in 1887 Queen Mary University of London is a vibrant, dynamic enriching experience possible. The university is a supportive Student Life 12 and ambitious institution. Its Study Abroad Programme and engaging community producing outstanding alumni and attracts inquisitive and high achieving students worldwide, we look forward to welcoming you to experience Queen Mary How to Apply 14 who thrive in the stimulating and supportive environment the for yourself! university offers. Campus life at Queen Mary offers our study London Tube Map 16 abroad students an experience unlike any other. Our Student Mile End Campus 17 Village offers full integration for students and the vast number of clubs, societies and social events ensure an engaging and well-rounded experience. You will have the opportunity Ceri Bevan

qmul.ac.uk 3 Why Choose Queen Mary? Nobel9 Prize Winners

• We have a dedicated Global Opportunities Team to help support our study abroad 28,000+ students students in total* • Comprehensive Welcome • Only university in London Programme and Orientation able to offer an attractive • A range of welcome events residential campus at our home in Mile End • Peer mentors available • Short walk from the creative and social hubs of Brick through our Buddy Scheme Lane and Shoreditch, and close to London’s financial for study abroad students centres, the City and Canary Wharf • Access to all support services • Set beside the beautiful Regent’s Canal in Mile End, at the University, as well as our main campus is one stop on the Tube from dedicated Study Abroad Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and • Member of the Russell Group – one of the UK’s 24 leading universities Co-ordinators in every minutes from the West End. • over 950 modules (classes) available academic school. • Ranked 110 in the world and number 12 in the UK, to study abroad students across 14 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University academic schools Rankings 2020 • modules available in STEM subject areas • Nine Nobel Prize-winners among former staff including; Biological and Chemical Science, and alumni Global Health, Engineering and Materials Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering 1,000+ • Distinguished history, dating back to 1123 study abroad and Computer Science. (the foundation of St Bartholomew’s Hospital) students* • Part of the internationally recognised University of London (UoL). from over E ARE INTERNATIONAL Medicine 160 • A truly international experience in one of the most nationalities* culturally diverse areas of London • Recognised as the most inclusive Russell Group university (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021) • Queen Mary is in the top 20 universities for international students (Times Higher 2018) • Our Students’ Union (QMSU) supports, advocates and • Study on a fully immersive study celebrates a wide range of students and has Welfare abroad programme Representatives who represent the needs and voices • Live with full degree and other study of various student groups, including LGBT+ Representative, abroad students who are from the UK Multi-Cultural Representative, Disabled Students’ and overseas Representative, International Students’ Representative • Study in the same classes as our full • International partnerships with top international institutions degree students globally including University of California, University of Miami, Columbia University, University of Melbourne, • Our award-winning, self-contained University of Guadalajara, University of Toronto, Sichuan campus is set beside the Regent’s University, Xiamen University, Nanyang Technological Canal, looking on to Mile End Park. University to name but a few.

4 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 5 My Queen Mary Don’t just take our word for it, find out what our students love about Queen Mary. So many opportunities have made my time at Queen Mary special. One of my most enjoyable experiences is being part of Queen Mary’s Netball Society, and I would advise anybody who is part of Queen Mary to join a society to make uni life truly memorable. As somebody who has a passion for traveling, I can safely Charlotte, LLB Law say Queen Mary is more than just a university – providing me with the chance to study in the U.S, expedition in Asia and analyse the politics of Europe, Queen Mary has not only been an endless source of global opportunities for me but also an anchor. Roberta, BA Politics

London may seem daunting at first glance: it’s busy, rushed and something is always happening. However QM’s tight-knit campus, Harry Potter and Cheerleading societies makes the city feel more comfortable and homey. Whether you want to go for drinks at the Shard or roam Camden Market, you can Whenever I think of my year abroad in return to campus to relax and regroup after a busy day. London, I struggle to put into words how Shola, BA English much it meant to me, how much I learned, and how much I loved the entire experience. I could spend the morning in class, the afternoon in a rehearsal, and the evening sitting in a theatre on the West End, and to me, that was the perfect way to combine the academic world with what I enjoyed I would argue that anyone who visits London should make extracurricularly. I fell in love with London and spending time in the East End a priority of their trip. It is part of that love is thanks to the opportunities a place that emphasizes living with difference, living as a granted to me at Queen Mary. community, and enjoying all that life has to offer. To say that Miriam, Study Abroad student, I’m grateful for my time here, especially in the East End, would Scripps College, CA be an understatement. Rachel, Study Abroad student, Wesleyan University, MA

The tutorial system here has been a great facilitator of balance while abroad. With Queen Mary has a very special place in my heart. It has every excursion, there are hours of school provided me with opportunities that few other universities work getting done at a pace that satisfies my could, it has allowed me to express myself both personally curiosity as well as my learning style. I feel and academically and I’m incredibly optimistic about my as though I’m really taking ownership of my future. Not only has it been my home for two years, but it education. The resources are here at Queen has opened up a new world for me to explore, new people to Mary, you just have to be a self-starter and meet and new things to learn, and for that reason I could not really grab onto them.” be more grateful. Sharon, Study Abroad student, Kyran, BA History Hamilton College, NY.

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COLUMBIA ROAD FLOWER MARKET Location Time to explore Columbia A day in East London Road Flower Market, an oasis of greenery. Take in the sights of flowers and plants at this incredible market and enjoy the atmosphere amidst beautiful surroundings.

Ask any twenty-something GET LOST IN A BOOKSHOP Londoner the best place to explore If you’re a bit of a book worm, or just love the idea and live in London and chances of exploring an English book shop then Brick Lane Bookshop or Paper and Cup should be next on your list. are east London will be up there FIND A COFFEE SPOT on the list! Queen Mary is situated Start the day with a in the heart of east London in walk along Regent’s BOUTIQUE TIME one of the city’s most vibrant and Canal (right next to A visit to Shoreditch is not complete cosmopolitan areas – our very own Queen Mary campus) without a walk along Redchurch Street version of a hipster downtown and head towards for a spot of shopping – even if it’s of location. Think what Brooklyn is Victoria Park for a the window variety. The 2 mile stretch to NYC or Downtown Philadelphia coffee at Pavillion Café is home to an array of independent and you get the idea. The East overlooking the water. boutique stores and cool eateries, offers contrasts unlike any other from Labour and Wait (a gorgeous home-ware store) to Cecconi’s area of London, from the bustle HIT A MARKET restaurant for North Italian delights. of street markets to peaceful Stroll along to Roman Road market (a 150 walks along Regent’s Canal and year old East End market) and admire the BOXPARK through Victoria Park, traditional clothes, food and vintage finds. If vintage Boxpark is home to pop-up pubs, museums, start-ups and clothes and records are your thing, you shops of the food, beauty art galleries. Studying at Queen could also visit Brick Lane Market. Don’t and clothes variety as well Mary gives you a unique East End miss Beigel Bake and The Vintage Emporium as being home to various experience where you can enjoy whilst you’re there! bar and food outlets. It is authentic London life and get a built from old shipping true taste of life as a local. containers and calls itself “The World’s first Pop-up- Mall” Medicine

Studying medicine is about much more TIME TO HEAD BACK TO CAMPUS than just getting your MBBS degree and Now time for an easy journey back to campus. The quickest way to get back becoming a doctor. Medicine is a vocation is jumping on the overground train at and a way of life. It’s about thinking of others DINNER Shoreditch High Street station or you EXPLORE SOME STREET ART and putting your patients first. Medicine is a You can’t really go wrong in Shoreditch when can get a bus, walk or get the tube to You can’t have a day exploring Shoreditch it comes to grabbing a bite to eat for dinner; Mile End from Liverpool Street, which and not take some time out to look at the GRAB SOME LUNCHtough profession, but you home to an array of the best curry restaurants is just a short walk away. You will incredible street art. The colourful streets are East London is home to in London and every food type you could want. be back on campus in around 15-20 great for photo opportunities! some of the best food from There really is something for everyone! minutes. around the world, so there is something for every palate. QUEEN OF HOXTON ROOF TOP Our recommendations GARDEN OR JUNKYARD GOLF include Dishoom, Depending on how active you’re feeling Smoking Goat, Lahpet and at the end of the day you could take on Pizza East. a spot of Crazy Golf at Junkyard Golf near Brick Lane or head over to Hoxton for some well-earned rest at the Queen

8 qmul.ac.uk of Hoxton’s roof top garden. qmul.ac.uk 9 The Study Abroad We also have a Summer School offering. Find out more Programme about the Queen Mary Summer School on our website: www.qmul.ac.uk/ summer-school

Queen Mary has been welcoming study abroad students Subject List: for over eighty years. Our established programme and Biological and biomedical sciences team deliver excellence across all areas, ensuring first-rate Business and management student experience is at the forefront of our delivery. You Chemical sciences choose if you want to study for a semester or full academic Comparative literature year and take advantage of all Queen Mary has to offer you! Computer science Customise your study plan Study on a fully integrated Design Queen Mary offers a range of programme Drama academic options across subject Queen Mary offers a fully integrated Economics and finance areas, with 950+ modules open to Study Abroad Programme so you will be Electronics, telecommunications, our study abroad students over living and studying alongside students music and audio systems the academic year. This means you from the UK and countries all over the can choose to study across four world. Our study abroad students are Engineering different disciplines, or immerse immersed in everyday British culture, yet English yourself in one subject area. We have a truly international experience. Film studies recognise the importance of being able to cross-register in different Pre-register for modules Geography and academic departments and we Our study abroad students can environmental science make this fully accessible to our select their module choices before Global health students. All students are encouraged starting the programme. Students Global Shakespeare to take modules outside of their will normally take four modules per degree specialisations and many semester, but can make up to eight History joint programmes run across the choices when module registration Information technology university. To make this possible, the opens. Registration usually opens Languages and cultures course system used follows a flexible in May for full year and autumn Law modular model. For the Study Abroad semester students and OctoberMedicine for Programme this allows students the spring semester students. We also Linguistics freedom to take modules from across allow students to add/drop modules Materials science and engineering the whole range of Queen Mary’s Studying medicine is about much more when they arrive at Queen Mary Mathematical sciences academic departments. during the first 2 weeks thanof term. just getting your MBBS degree and becoming a doctor.Multimedia Medicine and arts technology is a vocation Undertake an internship Access to an Academic Physics and astronomy Queen Mary offers students the and a way of life. It’s about thinking of others Support Network Politics and international relations opportunity to undertake an Queen Mary has Study Abroadand putting your patients first. Medicine is a Psychology internship as part of their Study Co-ordinators in every academictough profession, but you Abroad programme with us. This department who can advise you on For complete module listings please visit: allows students to take three Queen module choices and requirements www.qmul.ac.uk/modules Mary modules and be placed in to an before you arrive and are an essential internship in lieu of studying a fourth part of your support network during module. Find out more about the programme including your studies. assessments, transcripts and academic For more details, please email us on schools on our website: [email protected]. www.qmul.ac.uk/international/global- opportunities/incoming-students/study- abroad-programme

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Accommodation The Buddy Scheme gives new students with student media. From radio to print, Other facilities Our award-winning, self-contained a chance to meet other new students on all of the student media outlets are The Union offers a range of other facilities campus is set beside the Regent’s Canal, the Study Abroad Programme, as well as inspiring and supportive places to including bookable rooms for student looking on to Mile End Park. It has a get tips and advice about university life get your voice heard. groups, social spaces to chill out and Queen Mary has been very friendly, relaxed atmosphere; with plenty from experienced mentors. relax in, and a multi-faith space for prayer The Union’s Executive Officers represent welcoming, with lovely staff, of greenery and attractive outdoor and contemplation. Find out more about and work for Queen Mary students. great orientation events, and spaces here, it’s easy to forget that you’re Support Services QMSU at They make sure students’ voices are www.qmsu.org in the middle of a bustling capital city. At Queen Mary we are here to support many interesting Student heard when decisions are made that you from before you arrive, throughout Safety on campus Union clubs to join.” On our Mile End campus, you will be affect them and raise issues and run your studies and as valued alumni of Queen Mary has a 24 hour Security Team able to enjoy all the advantages of a campaigns on their behalf. They also our Study Abroad Programme. Our who are available on campus to assist Laura from Monash campus lifestyle; a friendly community direct the Union in the way students dedicated Global Opportunities Team students and ensure the safety of the University, Melbourne of staff and students, safety and want it to be run and to suit their is here to assist with any queries you campus. They are available in person or convenience. We have two shops, needs. The Union also has Welfare may have, provide a full Welcome via telephone. four cafés, two restaurants, a bar, a gym, Programme and events, as well as Representatives at Mile End who a bookshop and a bank on site. provide ongoing support whilst you represent the needs and voices of study with us. Queen Mary has a wide various student groups. Find out more: Study abroad students are able to apply range of services to help you make the www.qmsu.org for housing on campus in modern, most of your time including our Advice self-catered flats. All rooms are single and Counselling Service, Security Volunteering occupancy and the majority have Service, Multi Faith Centre and more. The Union supports the local community en-suite (private) bathroom facilities. through volunteering, fundraising Typically, rooms are grouped in flats for QMSU and sports programmes. Volunteers between four and seven students with log thousands of hours in one-off and shared kitchen facilities. Student Groups, Societies, ongoing opportunities with charities Sports and more and not-for-profit organisations. Find out more about our There are hundreds of student groups Volunteering groups, set up by students, accommodation on our website: to get involved with that will help you deliver projects in the likes of local www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ make new friends, spark new interests, hospitals, schools and community global-opportunities/incoming- and gain new skills and experiences! centres. Raise and Give (RAG) raises students/study-abroad-programme/ With over 200 societies, 60 sports clubs thousands of pounds each year for accommodation and a variety of media outlets, there is student-nominated projects. something for everyone. Each of our Peer Mentors: Buddy Scheme societies provides a unique and exciting Entertainment Settling into a new country and experience, offering a great opportunity The Union runs a lively events university can be a daunting experience, to meet people with the same interests programme offering a range of activities but having a peer mentor is a great help! as you. Being part of a sports club is a including day trips, live music, club The Union Buddy Scheme matches great social experience and an excellent nights, spoken word and more. Some current Queen Mary students, who have way to develop your sporting skills. past favourites include gala balls, been on a study abroad programme with Sports clubs compete in local, national language lessons, graffiti painting and one of our partner institutions (mentors) and international competitions, or if the a floating cinema. The Union’s student with new Study Abroad Programme gym is more your thing we have our own groups also run a variety of events too, students (mentees) to ensure you get the gym on campus called QMotion. You so there’s always something to do! most out of your time at Queen Mary. can also take your first steps towards a career in journalism by getting involved

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Direct applications are submitted online at: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ global-opportunities/incoming-students/study-abroad-programme/apply

We also welcome applications via various programme providers. Please consult your home university’s application procedures before submitting an application.

Eligibility Key Dates Study Abroad Students Fees Housing Fees To be eligible to apply for the Queen These dates are for students applying for the academic year 2021/22. with disabilities Programme Fees Housing prices vary. The information Mary Study Abroad Programme For the most up-to-date deadlines please review our website. Queen Mary University of London has The following are the fees for the 2021/22 below outlines the average cost based on you must meet the following entry a specialist service to support disabled programme. 2021/22 fees including utilities. For the requirements: Autumn 2021 Spring 2022 students, including what is called in up-to-date fees please visit our website: Please check our website for the latest Application deadline 31 May 2021* 31 October 2021 the UK ‘specific learning difficulties’, e.g. www.residences.qmul.ac.uk/college/ fees information: Academic: dyslexia and dyspraxia. The Disability www.qmul.ac.uk/ fees • Completed a minimum of one year of Semester begins 20 September 2021 17January 2022 and Dyslexia Service (DDS) can provide international/global-opportunities/ Minimum Cost £132.65 per week university level study prior to studying a wide range of support, from additional incoming-students/study-abroad- Internship application 1 May 2021 1 October 2021 programme/fees-and-finance on the programme deadline time in examinations to access to Maximum Cost £220.64 per week • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or assistive technology (such as text- Full Year - £19,250 Semester ends** 17 December 2021 1 June 2022 *Please note the minimum contract equivalent - students who are graded to-speech software) to mentoring for Autumn Semester - £9,650 for autumn semester for study abroad on a different grading scheme are students with mental health issues. Spring Semester - £9,650 students is 15 weeks and 20.5 weeks welcome to apply. We welcome a range Students requiring advice, guidance *Please note that Housing application deadlines are earlier than the programme deadline. For a full list of key for the spring semester. of international qualifications. If you dates see our website: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/global-opportunities/incoming-students/study- or support should contact the Global Part-time fees and one module fees can also are unsure about your eligibility please abroad-programme/key-dates Opportunities Office. To ensure support be viewed on our website. do contact us on study-abroad@ **Students are required to remain on campus until assessments for all their modules have been completed and can be provided it is important that the should not make any arrangements for leaving the university before they know the dates of their examinations. Global Opportunities Office be notified qmul.ac.uk The exam timetable is published towards the end of the spring semester of any support required as soon as • Note: Academic requirements vary possible. Students need to provide depending on the modules you wish Housing Application Visas recent evidence of their disability to study Queen Mary offers a variety of student Depending on your home country, you written in English to ensure they can English Language: housing on our Mile End campus. Once may be required to apply for student access the services Queen Mary offers. you have firmly accepted an offer to immigration permission. Once accepted • If your first language is not English or study at Queen Mary you will be invited to Queen Mary, you will be provided with More information is available at: you have not studied in an English to apply for housing. The deadline to the documentation required to obtain www.dds.qmul.ac.uk speaking education system then we submit an application will be included your visa. For further information, please require proof of English Language in your invitation and this is submitted visit our website: www.qmul.ac.uk/ proficiency. online. Application deadlinesMedicine are usually international/global-opportunities/ • You must meet the minimum end of May for the autumn semester and incoming-students/study-abroad- requirements of the University in November for the springStudying semester* medicineprogramme/visas-and-immigration is about much more order to be eligible. Queen Mary *Please note that Housingthan application just getting your MBBS degree and accepts IELTS and other equivalent Equal Opportunities qualifications. Academic requirements deadlines are earlier thanbecoming the a doctor. Medicine is a vocation programme deadline. For a full list of key Queen Mary welcomes students from all vary depending on the modules you and a way of life.over It’s the about world. The thinking University of Charter others wish to study. If in doubt, email us for dates see our website: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/and putting yourstates patients that the workfirst. of theMedicine University shallis a further guidance on be carried out in a spirit of tolerance, [email protected] global-opportunities/incoming-tough profession, but you students/study-abroad-programme/ freedom of opinion, mutual concern and key-dates community service, and undertakes to avoid discrimination against any person on the grounds of religion, race, sex or politics.

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ArtsOne 37 Albert Stern Cottages 3 Advice and Counselling Service 27 Visitors who require further information ArtsTwo 35 Albert Stern House 1 or assistance should please go to the Bookshop 22 main reception in the Queens’ Building. Bancroft Building 31 Beaumont Court 53 Canalside – Student study space 63 Bancroft Road Chapman House 43 Careers Centre 19 AREA The smoking of cigarettes or tobacco products is only Teaching Rooms 10 Chesney House 45 Clock Tower 20 permitted at designated smoking Peter Landin Building Creed Court 57 CopyShop – Print services 56 areas/shelters indicated on this (Computer Science) 6 France House 55 The Curve map. Engineering Building 15 47 Feilden House 46 Disability and Dyslexia Service G.E. Fogg Building 13 31 Electronic cigarettes permitted Ifor Evans Place 2 on outside spaces only. G.O. Jones Building 25 Drapers’ Bar and Kitchen 8 Lindop House 21 Geography 26 Ground Café 33 These premises are alarmed Lodge House 50 and monitored by CCTV; Graduate Centre 18 The Nest – Student space 24 Lynden House 59 please call Security on Informatics Teaching Housing Hub 48 +44 (0)20 7882 5000 Laboratories Maurice Court 58 5 Mucci’s 29 for more information. Maynard House Joseph Priestley Building 41 44 1 Occupational Health Service/ Pooley House 60 Key Library 32 Student Health Service 28 Selincourt House 51 Library/bookshop 2 Law 36 Octagon 19a Varey House 49 Lock-keeper’s Cottage 42 Qmotion Health and Fitness Centre Fitness centre Mathematical Sciences Building 4 Sports Hall 7 Refreshment: Bar/Eatery/Coffee place Occupational Health Santander Bank 62 and Safety Directorate 12 St Benet’s Chaplaincy 23 Staff car park People’s Palace/Great Hall 16 Student Enquiry Centre 19 Bicycle parking Queens’ Building 19 Students’ Union Hub 34 Bicycle lockers 3 Scape Building 64 Union Shop 9 Cash machine Temporary Building 61 5 Village Shop 52 Smoking area/shelter 4 Redevelopment site 39, 40

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