Queen Mary University of London Summer School
The Queen Mary University of London Summer School is the opportunity to discover what it’s like to study at one of the UK’s top universities while living in one of the coolest parts of London!
The Summer School programme features a broad range of courses, put together by our world-class academics in a variety of disciplines. You can specialise according to your interests, knowing that each session will be thought-provoking, challenging and exciting in equal measure.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Business
- Data Science
- Film
- Health Sciences
- History and Culture
- Law
- Literature
- Political Science
- Politics
- Psychology
UQ Students are able to choose courses at Queen Mary Summer School fro either Session 1 or Session 2. However, be aware, due to dates, Session 2 is only available for-credit. For more detailed information about these courses go to the host university website.
Credit Equivalent
15 credits = 2 UQ Units. You will be able to choose a maximum of one course per session. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 30 UK credits are successfully completed across two sessions (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the Queen Mary entry requirements.
Session Two of this program impacts UQ semester 2 teaching dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact teaching dates.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The program fee is approximately $5,050 - $9,850 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken. Field trips may incur a small additional fee, which will vary from course to course.
UQ students may be eligible for a fee discount.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program for an additional cost. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Student Testimonials
Ana - Queen Mary, University of London
Bachelor of Arts/Laws (Honours), Winter 2023
I loved the hands-on learning from Queen Mary. We would learn about a horror film then we could actually go and visit where scenes were shot.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2025
Host: 26 May 2025*
Program Dates
Session One
Start: 30 June 2025
End: 18 July 2025
Session Two**
Start: 21 July 2025
End: 8 August 2025
*Students are encouraged to apply as early to receive an early bird discount
**For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: London, England (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate*
*Postgraduates may participate in this program not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.