Queen Mary University of London Admissions 2024: Process, Requirements & Deadlines

University Ranking

• It is ranked at #125 in the QS World University Rankings for 2023. 
• It is ranked at #110 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities ranking for 2022. 
• Ranks at #176- 200th in the World Reputation Ranking 2021. 
• School of Law is ranked 8th in the UK (Guardian 2021)

Acceptance rate

The acceptance rate at the Queen Mary University of London is 43.6%. The faculty of the college has Nobel laureates and the institution takes pride in its high academic performance, making the college highly selective in its admissions process. 

Admission eligibility criteria

• Obtain a full first degree, the equivalent of a UK undergraduate degree, with a pass in each final year module, or at least a pass.
• Applicants must already possess a good level of mathematics, statistics, or quantitative methods in order to enroll in the Pre-Masters in Finance and Economics.
• Alternately, obtain a UK Diploma of Higher Education (level 5), or its international equivalent, with at least a 55% overall average and a pass in each final-year subject.
• Any bachelor subject is acceptable for the Pre-Masters in Humanities and Social Sciences programme.
• Awards with unsuccessful academic modules in the last year of study will be taken into consideration on an individual basis.

Documents required

• English proficiency proof.
• Academic transcripts.
• Financial guarantee proof.
• CAS statement.
• Photograph.
• ATAS clearance may be additionally required.
• Passport.

Test required/ Average score

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, minimum of 5.5 in each skill. 
• Minimum 16 IB points with marks of 4 or above in 4 subjects (excluding languages) at either Standard or Higher Level.
• PTE (UKVI) Score Required: 51 overall, minimum of 42 in each skill. 
• For Indian students Standard XII (Central/ State Board): 60% overall. 
• For the International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering, we also require at least a minimum of 3 (HL) or 4 (SL) in the required subjects.
• TOEFL: 72 overall including 17 in Writing and Listening 18 in Reading, and 20 in Speaking.

Popular courses

• Geography and environmental science.
• Global health and development.
• Foundation courses.
• Biological and biomedical sciences.
• Economics and finance.
• Film studies.
• Chemical sciences.
• Comparative literature.

How the university evaluates applicants

The overall historic academic performance (which needs to meet the minimum benchmark of 55%) and the English assessment test scores are the main aspects checked while considering a student for admission. Selected candidates may be called for a one-on-one interview in the last round.

Tips for applying to the university

• Pick a course from the university's course directory, which is accessible from the university admissions portal.
• To apply, log in to the admissions portal after registering there.
• Upload any supporting materials, such as a resume, transcripts, or a personal statement.
• Though the university does not charge any exclusive fees for the same, pay any application fees if required. 
• Fill out the form, and then either wait for the acceptance letter or track the application on UCAS Track.

Application deadline

• The UCAS application deadline for medicine and dental courses: 15th October. 
• Application deadline for equal consideration for the majority of Queen Mary courses: 25 January 

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