Queen Mary, University of London is the only campus-based university in central London. Therefore if you want to live and study on the same site but still experience London life, this is something you will not be able to do at any other London university.Using the information below we hope you can start to explore our award-winning campus. We give you information on:
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
What to Do
Where to Stay
Self-catering residences on campus
The Village provides nearly 1200 single en-suite places for students, staff and academics visitors across seven buildings on the Mile End site. The flats house 4-11 residents with shared kitchen and dining facilities.
We also have 700 non en-suite places available. These flats house 3-6 students who will share kitchen, dining, bathroom and toilets. The majority of rooms will have its own wash-hand basin.
Details on how to apply online for College accommodation will be sent to you by the Admissions Office after you accept your offer to study here. Further information on Queen Mary housing can be found on the Residential Services website www.residences.qmul.ac.uk
To find out more about our facilities please visit the residences website or download our Student Residences Guide.
University of London Intercollegiate Halls
We currently have 220 places reserved in these halls in central London. You would be living with students attending other colleges within the University of London. These halls offer breakfast and evening meals daily, with lunch also available at the weekend.
For more information visit www.london.ac.uk/halls
Private Accommodation
There are many options in the local area and we can offer advice on how to find somewhere. Please refer to our guide to house hunting.
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Where to Eat
Bar Med
Incorporating a fully licensed bar, Bar Med offers freshly-produced Mediterranean food to eat in or take away.
The Curve
Freshly-made sandwiches, salads and hot meals are on offer at the Curve. We also have a coffee bar serving Starbucks with comfortable seating where you can relax between lectures.
Students’ Union
The newly refurbished Drapers’ bar offers a selection of main meals and snacks. You will also find a general store stocked with salads and sandwiches.
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What to Do
Societies
All of the members of our societies have something in common, whether it’s an interest in finding out more about Asian culture or even sharing their love of Harry Potter, we’re sure you will be able to find a society to suit you. Our Physics undergraduates run a society called PsiStar which organises regular seminars and trips to places like the theatre and theme parks.
Sports Clubs
There are many different clubs at Queen Mary, so you can either continue playing something you did at school or you could try something new. Ever fancied mountaineering? Our club arranges trips all over the UK and Europe. The football club has more than 10 teams, so you can go along to train seriously to play for the university in competitions or you can just go along to have some fun.
A full list of all societies and sports clubs can be found on the Students’ Union website
Health and Fitness Centre
QMotion is our new health and fitness centre incorporating a gym, sports suite and studios for classes such as yoga and martial arts. We also have a ladies only gym equipped with a wide range of equipment. In addition the site includes a squash court and sports hall suitable for badminton, volleyball and basketball. Students have reduced membership fees.
For more information, visit: www.qmsu.org/qmotion
