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St Mary's University, Twickenham

London, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1850

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1850

Type

Public

Location

London, United Kingdom

Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

79th of 130 UK universities

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About the university

St Mary's University was founded in 1850 and is a Catholic university on a green campus in Twickenham, south-west London, now presenting itself as St Mary's University, London. It has around 6,000 students and is best known for sport, health and education, alongside business, law, computing and psychology. It also has a School of Medicine.

For Indian students the attraction is a London campus at mid-range fees: £17,445 a year for most bachelor's degrees and £18,180 to £20,400 for most one-year master's in 2026/27, with September and January starts on many courses. India is eligible for an automatic Country Scholarship of £1,000 to £1,500, and Excellence Scholarships of up to £4,000 are also available. Some applicants can use Class 12 English marks or an English-medium degree letter instead of IELTS.

Founded
1850, with an original intake of six students
Type
Public Catholic university, now styled St Mary's University, London
Students
Around 6,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students (About page); more than 5,500 from over 90 countries (India page)
Campus
Leafy, self-contained campus in Twickenham, south-west London
Intakes
September and January for many courses
Teaching
Gold for student experience (TEF 2023); top 10 for teaching quality (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025), as quoted by the university

Rankings

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    79th of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
International Business Management MSc1 year (full time)£18,990≈ ₹23.2 lakh
Master of Business Administration (MBA)1 year full time (2 years part time)£20,400≈ ₹24.9 lakh
Computer Science MSc1 year full time (2 years part time)£18,180≈ ₹22.2 lakh
International Finance and Accounting MSc1 year (full time)£18,990≈ ₹23.2 lakh
Marketing MSc1 year (full time)£18,990≈ ₹23.2 lakh
Digital Health MSc1 year full time (2 years part time)£18,180≈ ₹22.2 lakh
Public Health MSc1 year full time (2–3 years part time)£18,990≈ ₹23.2 lakh
International Business Law LLM1 year full time (2 years part time)£18,990≈ ₹23.2 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Postgraduate

    Country Scholarship (Postgraduate)

    Value: £1,500 tuition fee discount (£1,000 on some courses, such as PGCEs without a UK government bursary)

    Eligibility: Offer holders ordinarily resident in countries classed by the OECD as receiving official development assistance, including India. Applied automatically.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Postgraduate

    Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate)

    Value: £4,000 tuition fee discount in the first year (£2,000 on some courses)

    Eligibility: Assessed on prior academic achievement. You can hold either a Country or an Excellence scholarship, not both.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • MBA

    MBA Scholarship

    Value: £2,500 tuition fee discount for all MBA applicants, or £4,000 for a limited number with higher academic achievement

    Eligibility: International MBA applicants.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Undergraduate

    Country Scholarship (Undergraduate)

    Value: £1,500 a year (£1,000 for nutrition, psychology, sport and health courses)

    Eligibility: Offer holders ordinarily resident in OECD official development assistance countries, including India. Applied automatically; not for distance learning or MBBS.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Undergraduate

    Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)

    Value: £4,000 a year (£3,000 for nutrition, psychology, sport and physiotherapy courses)

    Eligibility: Assessed on prior academic achievement and country of domicile; considered automatically after an offer.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Class 12 (Standard XII, ISC or HSSC): 65% for Business, Law, Criminology and Computer Science from Category A and B boards (for example CBSE, ISC, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra); 70% from other boards.
  • 70% for all other courses, such as health, life sciences and journalism.
  • Apply through UCAS or directly as an international applicant.

Postgraduate

  • A bachelor's degree (honours) from a recognised institution: about 55% for a UK 2:2 and 65% for a 2:1, according to the India page.
  • Most master's on this page ask for a 2:2; Applied Sport Psychology asks for a 2:1, and Occupational Therapy for a 2:1 in a related field plus health or social care experience.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
  • English test result, or Class 12 English marks or a medium of instruction letter where accepted
  • Personal statement

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS Academic6.0 with no section below 5.5 for undergraduate degrees; 6.5 with no section below 6.0 for most master's; Occupational Therapy 7.0 with no component below 6.5. IELTS Indicator is accepted
Class 12 English (India)70% in English from Category A boards (CBSE, ISC) or 75% from Category B boards can be used, if the result is no more than 2 years old (UG) or 5 years old (PG); other boards need a test
Medium of instruction waiverPossible for postgraduates with a letter from a university in the NIRF top 100, for a degree completed in the last 2 years; not accepted from universities in Punjab
Pre-sessional EnglishPre-sessional and in-sessional English programmes are available

Accommodation and living costs

St Mary's has halls on its Twickenham campus, including catered options with residential meal plans. Postgraduates can choose 50-week contracts in self-catered en suite studios or in halls with shared bathrooms and kitchens. The university's Accommodation Service also helps students find housing nearby. Prices are not shown on the pages we checked.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees

Campus and location

The campus is in Twickenham, south-west London: green and self-contained, giving students space to focus while still being in London.

  • Historic grounds include Strawberry Hill House.
  • The Refectory is open seven days a week, and catered halls include meal plans.
  • Resident mentors and senior residents support students living on campus.
  • Sport facilities and clubs, plus a School of Medicine that runs an MBBS programme.

Careers and graduate outcomes

St Mary's courses include placements, live projects and professional partnerships. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide for the current rules.

Graduate outcomes
WhatFigureSource
Graduates in work, vocation or further study within 15 months96%Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023, quoted by St Mary's

Studying in the UK

Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the UK. Our country guide covers them in detail:

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FAQs

How much are St Mary's fees for Indian students?

For 2026/27 the international fee is £17,445 a year for most full-time bachelor's degrees. Most one-year master's cost £18,180 to £18,990, and the MBA is £20,400. Fees for 2027/28 were not yet published.

Is there a scholarship for Indian students?

Yes. Students from India qualify for an automatic Country Scholarship of £1,500 (£1,000 on some courses). Excellence Scholarships of up to £4,000 are also available, but you can hold only one of the two.

Can I skip IELTS?

Possibly. St Mary's accepts 70% in Class 12 English from CBSE or ISC, or 75% from Category B boards, within time limits. Postgraduates from NIRF top-100 universities may use a medium of instruction letter.

Can I start in January?

Yes, for many courses, including the MSc International Business Management, MBA, MSc Computer Science, MSc Marketing and BSc Business Management.

Sources

  1. Complete University Guide: University League Tables 2027 (opens in a new tab)
  2. St Mary's: 2026/27 tuition fees for international students (opens in a new tab)
  3. St Mary's: International Business Management MSc (opens in a new tab)
  4. St Mary's: Computer Science MSc (opens in a new tab)
  5. St Mary's: India country information (opens in a new tab)
  6. St Mary's: International scholarships (opens in a new tab)
  7. St Mary's: Accommodation (opens in a new tab)
  8. St Mary's: About (opens in a new tab)
  9. St Mary's: Why choose St Mary's (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.stmarys.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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