Queen Maryw STUDY ABROAD 2 London’sLONDON’S CALLING Calling!Study Abroad in the East Study Abroad in the East qmul.ac.uk Welcome Contents to Queen Mary University of London 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. 6 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 7 Queen Mary STUDY ABROAD 7 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.