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At Queen Margaret University, we offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the areas of healthcare; drama and the creative industries; media, communication and sociology; and business and enterprise. We also have a number of continuing professional development (CPD) courses, which will be of interest to anyone who is wishing to update their current professional skills.
We recognise that becoming a student is a big step and there are a number of factors that you’ll need to consider in advance. QMU is here to help and offer advice on a range of matters that may affect you.
Our Recruitment and International Liaison Office is here to help and advise you through all the stages of the application process. If you have any queries about entry requirements, UCAS, or just general worries about coming to university, our friendly staff is here to help.
If you live outwith the UK, the Recruitment and International Liaison (RILO) Office is definitely your first point of contact at QMU. As an international student, you will have a different school qualification to our UK students and the RILO team are able to advise on what you’ll need to get into our courses. They will also help you make moving and studying in a new country a stress free experience. If you are thinking of coming to QMU as an international student, please visit the international students section of our website, where you will find information on applying, fees, language support and cost of living.
We also recognise that not every one leaves school and goes immediately to university. You may have spent a few years working, may be at college, or may be returning to education after having a family. At QMU, we consider all applicants over 21 as a mature student and we can provide information, advise and guidance on making this transistion to university: you may have concerns about child care as you study, you may be scared about essay writing – whatever it is, we can help. Support for mature students is provided by the Student Services team, who can also give advice on disability, finance, student mentors and counseling, to name but a few.
We recognise that becoming a student is a big step and there are a number of factors that you’ll need to consider in advance. QMU is here to help and offer advice on a range of matters that may affect you.
Our Recruitment and International Liaison Office is here to help and advise you through all the stages of the application process. If you have any queries about entry requirements, UCAS, or just general worries about coming to university, our friendly staff is here to help.
If you live outwith the UK, the Recruitment and International Liaison (RILO) Office is definitely your first point of contact at QMU. As an international student, you will have a different school qualification to our UK students and the RILO team are able to advise on what you’ll need to get into our courses. They will also help you make moving and studying in a new country a stress free experience. If you are thinking of coming to QMU as an international student, please visit the international students section of our website, where you will find information on applying, fees, language support and cost of living.
We also recognise that not every one leaves school and goes immediately to university. You may have spent a few years working, may be at college, or may be returning to education after having a family. At QMU, we consider all applicants over 21 as a mature student and we can provide information, advise and guidance on making this transistion to university: you may have concerns about child care as you study, you may be scared about essay writing – whatever it is, we can help. Support for mature students is provided by the Student Services team, who can also give advice on disability, finance, student mentors and counseling, to name but a few.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh
Employees
201-500
Phone
+44 131 474 0000
Founded date
1914
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Dec 8, 2025 | Six Scottish Institutes Launch Research Commercialisation Service | Six Scottish academic and arts institutions have launched an initiative aimed at boosting commercialisation and innovation across Scotland’s modern universities and the college sector. The Shared Academic Knowledge Exchange Services (ShaKEs... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Dundee's Virtual Film Academy: A New Dawn for Filmmaking | In the heart of Dundee, a revolution is brewing. The Big Real Virtual Production Film Academy has opened its doors, inviting a new generation of filmmakers to step into the future. This isn’t just another film school; it’s a launchpad for c... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | New Virtual Film Academy Launches in Dundee | A new virtual production film academy has been launched in Dundee, with the next generation of technology-focused filmmakers beginning work on innovative films from scratch. The Big Real Virtual Production Film Academy, a new programme led ... |
| May 8, 2025 | Biotech Collaboration Yields Versatile Plant-Based Protein from Algae for Food Industry | Scottish biotechnology company ScotBio has developed a protein-rich ingredient derived from Spirulina, a blue-green microalgae, following a collaborative research initiative with Queen Margaret University’s Scottish Centre for Food Developm... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Universities Scotland says 20% decline in int’l student market reduces subsidized tuition for domestic students | Universities Scotland has expressed concern that a 20% reduction in international student numbers could impede the ability to subsidize tuition fees for Scottish students. Experts have therefore emphasized the need for the Scottish Governme... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | QMU Paramedics Course Gets VR Revamp | Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Edinburgh is going through a major paradigm shift in how they educate paramedic students by harnessing virtual reality (VR). The bespoke VR program was launched out of a collaboration with Virtual Reality ... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | PALM-ALT: Could This Palm Oil Alternative Be the ‘Holy Grail’ of Sustainable Baking Fats? | 5 Mins Read A new sustainable fat by Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret University (QMU) is the latest to join the fledgling palm oil alternative sector. Using food industry sidestream ingredients, PALM-ALT is said to be 70% better for the environm... |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Ultrasound Recordings to Shed New Light on Gaelic Speech | The first publicly available recordings of Gaelic speech will give a previously unseen perspective on tongue shapes used while speaking the language, according to researchers. Recordings using ultrasound technology are now available on a ne... |
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