Information for students from South Korea
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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 South Korea studying at Queen Mary who are enrolled on a range of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
We have a well established Korean Students Society if you would like to get in touch with any of the current students.
Facebook @QMKCultureSoc
Instagram @qm_kcs
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 programmes
- Senior High School Diploma SH3: Five subjects with a minimum average of 70% and above, or grade 4 overall
- For the International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering, we also require at least 70% or grade 4 in required subjects.
For information on applying to study for a foundation course at Queen Mary, please refer to our international foundation courses.
Undergraduate
- UK Foundation year at Queen Mary or another UK recognised institution
- 1st year of undergraduate bachelor degree from a recognised university in Korea (Republic of) with GPA 3.2 on a scale of 4 / 75% or,
- A Level: between BBB to A*AA depending on courses
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: an overall 32 to 38, depending on courses
Second Year Entry
- Korea (Republic of) Junior College Diploma holder with grade B or above in a related subject
Information on how to apply for an undergraduate course at Queen Mary can be found at undergraduate study
Undergraduate Law information and Student Ambassadors from Korea
The School of Law website has an international section that includes entry requirements that are specifically for the School's programmes. These pages also include our International Student Ambassadors from Korea.
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 (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.2 out of 4.5; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.5 out of 4.5; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.5; or GPA 2.8 out of 4.3; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
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.
- Junior College Diploma holders with three to five years' related work experience will usually be considered for the English language and foundation courses, a one-year course gaining them access to a masters Programme.
Country manager
Siewmang Yee is the Country Manager for South Korea and is happy to help any of our prospective Korean 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