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Queen Mary & Westfield College - University of London (QMW)

Overall Reviews
3.93 / 5 based on 62 reviews
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Christine H
Northwestern University, Chicago, United States
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
More packing advice. Well, there was plenty, but it was very hard to take it seriously! Bring big bag, put another bag in it (like a soft duffel bag that can be folded up) and fill it 3/4 with whatever it is you're bringing. THAT'S IT. Everything else is unnecessary, and especially if you're in London, you'll just end up buying a ton of stuff anyways.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Queen Mary is very small and rather intimate. The teachers are very nice and willing to talk to you outside of class. The Humanities classes were all rather easy, too.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
2
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Don't pack too much. In fact, pack too little. Always keep about 2 days worth of necessities (like contact lens supplies, a change of socks, etc) in your carry-on. That was one piece of advice that I felt was unnecessary, but paid attention to anyways. And it paid off, because the airline lost my luggage and it didn't arrive in London when I did! STA is a rip-off. Always book flights on-line from Go Fly (the best), Easyjet, or Ryan Air. It's so much cheaper. And go to Stansted--it's very easy to get there, and not as overwhelming as Heathrow. Just make sure to take the Stansted express train from Liverpool St, not the bus because it never comes on time. Plan out a budget. Multiply by 3. And forget about travellers checks, they're mostly a waste of time and a pain to get changed over. Just use the almighty ATM and credit card.
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Mustehsan M
Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Engineering, Electronic, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Few courses offered by my university were not up to the mark. And staff is not cooperative at all in electronic department.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
1
Costs
3
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Though Queen Mary, got good name but it is not that good. Staff is very rude and not cooperative. If I knew that I would not have opted for this.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Overall Its been good experience for me. I would like to advise all the students to be very careful in choosing course. University should not the only factor, sometimes very good universities do not offer good courses, be careful.
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Linda L
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Perhaps that the university is not as centrally located as I thought it would be.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
I had a great exchange at QMW largely due to the friends that I made there. One should however be aware that the university is located in an area of London that can be considered to be less developed than other parts, but that is now changing.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
I had a great time, and I hope you will too!
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Good for Computer Science
Fiona
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
, 2025
Overall
The general teaching is not very great - but I guess that is expected from all unis.
I loved when everything was online. Some lecturers post some pre-recorded short videos that I could watch instead of lectures which were awfully boring.
A good number of modules provided challenging exercises that helped you learn. 
During labs, there are students from the years above, called "Demonstrators" who help you if you have any problems.  A good number of them are really good. I am also a Demonstrator for some modules for the years below me, it pays really well!

There is a building dedicated to CS students' labs and personal studies which I really like/
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Careers
There is a person in charge of Industrial Placements who does a great job and regularly emails events or opportunities for internships of all durations. Very helpful in looking over CV as well and giving you information from other students who have already done internships/placement years.

Careers service also pretty good. Host workshops on interviews, CVs, Assessment Centres etc. Also very nice to speak to. ALl staff are helpful and friendly.
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Pros
Being able to work as a Demonstrator
Cons
Better lectures and module organizations
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grumar
Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Well... er... no.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
I loved the time at QM. The people I had contact with were very helpful. Although I had to find out many (mostly administrative) things on my own. But it is the same in Germany. So no need to worry about that.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Don't miss the introducing events which I had one week before the semester started. If the university does not tell you that ask for it! You will find many ERASMUS students there. All in all: You won't be disappointed.
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Very open University with various number of opportunities
Kanstantsin D
United Kingdom,
Business Studies, 2024
Overall
Students are provided with high-quality education as the teachers have experience “in the field” which make them valuable as not only theoretical but even practical professionals.
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Pros
Very good library
Cons
Amount of strikes is enormous
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