We offer students the optimum balance of theoretical and practical education to prepare them for successful careers, in a friendly and supportive learning environment. Renowned for relevant research and knowledge exchange work which focuses on making a positive impact on society, we have widely recognised expertise in health & rehabilitation, sustainable business, and creativity & culture.
Relevant courses and placements, top ranking graduate employment statistics, and a great location and campus are just a few of the many reasons to choose QMU, ranked top modern university in Scotland in the Times Good University Guide 2020.
Real students, past and present, share their QMU experience from Year One to Graduation and everything in between.
Our research at QMU is rated world-leading and internationally excellent. Find out more about how our research is improving lives.
Our campus offers a friendly and supportive learning environment, with easy access to Edinburgh life. Discover more about what our beautiful campus has to offer.
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22 November 2019 More EventsChoosing a university is a big decision. As well as scoping out what kind of courses are on offer, a read more
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21 August 2019 More Blogsof our undergraduate leavers are in employment or further study six months after graduation.
(HESA, July 2018)
We were established in 1875 to address pressing social needs and hold true to that vision today.
We are the first and only Scottish university to host a Business Gateway on campus.
We have created 30+ graduate start-ups through our Business Innovation Zone.
of our research is ranked as world leading or internationally excellent.
of our students are from outside the UK.
There are students studying for our degrees with partner organisations in India, Singapore, Nepal, Greece and Egypt.
We are the highest ranked ‘post ’92’ university in Scotland in the Complete University Guide 2020.
('post ’92' refers to institutions granted university status since 1992.)
We are ranked top modern university in Scotland in the Times Good University Guide 2020.
