Information for students from Japan
こんにちは
Queen Mary University of London has a long history of welcoming students from around the world. Over the years, many thousands of international students have graduated from the university and gone on to pursue successful careers. Today, we are home to students from more than 160 different countries and over 45% of our student body come from outside of the UK. This diversity contributes to a lively and welcoming community which should make you feel comfortable and at home.
We are one of the largest colleges of the University of London and one of the few with fully integrated teaching, research and residential facilities. Our setting provides our students with the benefits of both a large campus environment, and the countless academic and social opportunities provided by London.
There are currently 52 students from Japan studying at Queen Mary who are enrolled on a range of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
We have a well established Japan Society if you would like to get in touch with any of the current students.
Facebook @QMUL_Japan_Society
Instagram @youkoso_japansoc
Queen Mary has a staff based in South East Asia to support in country promotional activities including fairs and exhibitions. You can get in touch with one of our in country representatives or Country Manager.
Entry requirements
Foundation courses
- A good Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade B/4 or above for all subjects
For information on applying to study for a foundation course at Queen Mary, please refer to English language and foundation courses.
Undergraduate
- UK Foundation or,
- Undergraduate bachelor degree year 1 from a recognised university in Japan or,
- Associate Degree in a related subject with grade B or above or,
- Three A-levels or,
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Please refer to the prospectus or course page for individual subject A-level and IB requirements.
For details on the University of London External Diploma/Degree transfers.
Please note that students with an associate degree from Japan will be considered for both year 1 and year 2 entry. However, Associate Degree holders with three to five years of related work experience, may be considered for the Postgraduate Foundation Programme.
For information on how to apply for an undergraduate programme at Queen Mary, please refer to undergraduate study.
Postgraduate
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree: S overall* or A overall**; or 90%; or GPA 3.70 out of 4.00
UK 2:1 degree: A overall* or B overall**; or 80%; or GPA 3.00 out of 4.00
UK 2:2 degree: B overall* or C overall**; or 70%; or GPA 2.3 out of 4.00
*Overall mark is from the grading scale: S, A, B, C (S is highest mark)
**Overall mark is from the grading scale: A, B, C, D (A is highest mark)
Information on the comparability of international qualifications can be found on the Entry Requirements section under the listings for each programme in the course finder.
Please note this information is only intended as a guide as the final decision on equivalency of overseas qualifications will be made by the Admissions Office at Queen Mary.
For information on how to apply for a postgraduate programme at Queen Mary, please refer to postgraduate study.
English language requirements
- Please refer to English language and foundation courses for different course requirements.
- We also accepts alternative english language qualification for entry to undergraduate or postgraduate study.
- Students who achieve slightly below these requirements may be admitted onto a pre-sessional English course at Queen Mary.
Country manager
Siewmang Yee is the Country Manager for the Japan and is happy to help any of our prospective Japanese students with any questions they might have about the university.
Ms Siewmang Yee
Regional Advisor
Email: s.m.yee@qmul.ac.uk
Follow me on Instagram: siewmang.qmul