Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has shared its updates for 2027, including a new Business School building, increased scholarship opportunities and new academic programmes. As a member of the Russell Group, the university offers international students a wide range of study opportunities in London.

The updates cover developments at Queen Mary Business School, undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, university rankings, new degree programmes and master’s courses with industry experience.

Queen Mary Business School: New Building Opening in 2027

The former School of Business and Management has been renamed Queen Mary Business School. Alongside the name change, the university is preparing to open a new building designed to enhance education and research facilities.

The development is scheduled to open in September 2027.

Key features include:

•⁠  ⁠£48.8 million investment in the new development

•⁠  ⁠A seven-storey building

•⁠  ⁠Improved educational and research facilities for students

•⁠  ⁠A new home for Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre

Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre (LAC) provides free and accessible legal advice to communities in East London and beyond. The new building will bring together improved academic facilities and space for the centre’s community-focused activities.

Students can explore the development through the university’s official building page.

Undergraduate Global Talent Scholarship for 2027

Queen Mary University of London has increased its Undergraduate Global Talent Scholarship from £3,000 to £5,000 per year for September 2027.

The scholarship offers:

•⁠  ⁠£5,000 per year in financial support

•⁠  ⁠The possibility of renewal each academic year

•⁠  ⁠Renewal subject to achieving an academic average of 65% or above

Eligibility requirements, conditions and excluded courses apply.

Prospective applicants should review the official Undergraduate Global Talent Scholarship information before applying.

Postgraduate Global Scholarships for September 2027

QMUL has outlined three postgraduate Global Scholarship categories for the September 2027 intake. The scholarship amounts are linked to academic achievement.

Scholarship   Value     Academic requirement

Global Merit Scholarship £5,000 UK 2:2

Global Talent Scholarship £6,000 UK 2:1

Global Excellence Scholarship £8,000 UK First Class

According to the university’s presentation:

•⁠  ⁠Applications are expected to open in mid-October.

•⁠  ⁠Scholarships are described as unlimited until April 2027.

•⁠  ⁠Terms, conditions and excluded degree programmes apply.

Students should consult the QMUL Scholarships Database for eligibility details.

Queen Mary University of London: History and Achievements

Queen Mary University of London has a history connected to four historic institutions, with roots dating back to 1785.

The university’s presentation highlights several academic and international indicators:

•⁠  ⁠9 Nobel Prize winners associated with its history

•⁠  ⁠7th in the UK for research quality

•⁠  ⁠24th in the world for research quality

•⁠  ⁠More than 32,000 students

•⁠  ⁠Students representing over 170 nationalities

•⁠  ⁠46% international students

•⁠  ⁠103rd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026

These figures highlight the university’s research profile and international student community.

UK University Rankings by Subject

Queen Mary University of London also highlights its performance across several subjects in the QS 2026 rankings.

The presentation lists the following UK positions:

Subject UK position

Dentistry-2nd

Law-7th

Computer Science-8th

Mathematics-9th

Economics-10th

Politics -10th

Electrical Engineering -11th

Medicine-12th

These subject rankings provide prospective students with additional information when comparing academic programmes.

Studying in London: QMUL Campuses and Locations

Queen Mary University of London’s main campus is located in Mile End, East London. The university also has academic facilities across several other London locations.

The presentation identifies:

•⁠  ⁠Mile End

•⁠  ⁠Whitechapel

•⁠  ⁠Charterhouse Square

•⁠  ⁠Lincoln’s Inn Fields

•⁠  ⁠West Smithfield

•⁠  ⁠Ilford

The Mile End campus is situated near student accommodation and green spaces, including Mile End Park. Studying in London also gives students access to the city’s cultural attractions, professional networks and wider career environment.

New Programmes for September 2026

QMUL introduced four new programmes for the September 2026 intake, expanding study options across creative, digital, legal and financial fields.

The programmes include:

•⁠  ⁠BA Creative Arts

•⁠  ⁠BA Digital Media

•⁠  ⁠LLM with SQE

•⁠  ⁠MSc FinTech

These courses offer additional pathways for students interested in creative industries, digital media, legal qualifications and financial technology.

New Master’s Programmes for January Intake

Queen Mary University of London has also presented three new master’s programmes for a January intake.

These include:

•⁠  ⁠MSc Artificial Intelligence (Conversion)

•⁠  ⁠MSc Marketing

•⁠  ⁠MSc Cancer Sciences

The programmes cover artificial intelligence, marketing and cancer-related sciences, providing options for students with different academic and professional interests. Applicants should check the relevant programme pages for confirmed entry requirements and intake dates.

Complete an MSc with a Year in Industry

QMUL offers a Year in Industry option for selected master’s programmes, allowing students to combine academic study with professional experience.

The presentation identifies two programmes:

•⁠  ⁠MSc Finance

•⁠  ⁠MSc Financial Technology (FinTech)

The Year in Industry pathway includes:

•⁠  ⁠A paid, full-time placement lasting 35–48 weeks

•⁠  ⁠A two-year master’s programme with relevant industry experience

•⁠  ⁠Dedicated coaching and sector-specific workshops

•⁠  ⁠Opportunities for employer introductions

•⁠  ⁠Expert support while students actively seek their placements

This pathway is designed to help students develop practical experience alongside their postgraduate studies.

Queen Mary University of London’s 2027 updates highlight developments in academic facilities, scholarships and programme choices. From the new Queen Mary Business School building to increased scholarship values and industry-focused master’s pathways, the university has outlined several opportunities for prospective students to explore.

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