| Location | Scotland, United Kingdom | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 5200 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1875 | Estimated Cost of Living | 9207 GBP |
| Address | Musselburgh EH21 6UU, United Kingdom |
We aspire to be a ‘campus without borders’ and we aim to be a true asset to the local community, and indeed the wider world. Our local community includes people living nearby, local schools, and the businesses who call on our expertise and facilities. We work closely with East Lothian Council and a host of other local partners.
Our campus is open to everyone and we encourage walking, including dog walking, in our grounds. Beyond that though we have a host of activities and services that connect us with the community, as set out below. For example, community members can take advantage of our library and catering facilities. We also run a number of events, for example professional lectures, which are open to the public.
We have a strong track record in outreach and are committed to widening access amongst students who have previously been inhibited from entering higher education for social, economic or cultural reasons.
With around 500 staff, we are one of the largest employers in East Lothian, and according to an economic study by the University of Strathclyde in 2009, employment attributable to the University represents 3% of all East Lothian employment. The same survey calculates that QMU is worth £77 million to the economy as a whole.
We aim to shape a better world through education, research and innovation. In doing so, we enable individuals and communities to flourish.
Our person-centred approach to learning makes us stand out from other universities, along with our focus on making society better. Our academic offering also distinguishes us. We dedicate ourselves to subjects where we can offer a distinctive offering - in healthcare; social sciences; creative arts; business, management and enterprise; and primary and secondary teaching.
Outward looking, we have strong ethos of partnership and collaboration. At our modern campus, we benefit from easy access to the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland’s vibrant and historic capital city.
We are pioneers in inclusiveness and we embrace people from all backgrounds.
In this section of our website, you can find out about the history of the university, along with information about governance, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the senior leadership team and our collaborative partners. You will also find practical information including travel and transport information and policy and strategy documents. You can read about our innovative campus and our commitment to sustainability.
7.7% are from the UK outside of Scotland;
36 % are from Europe;
12.6% are from outside Europe.
Student satisfaction
In the National Student Survey 2021, our score for overall satisfaction is 79%.
The results confirm that students were particularly pleased with the support they received from academics with QMU’s ‘Academic Support’ ranking 4th in Scotland.
Students clearly valued feeling part of QMU’s community of learners with QMU’s ‘Learning Community’ ranking 3rd in Scotland.
QMU ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for student satisfaction relating to teaching on their courses (NSS 2021)
Students value being part of a supportive learning community - QMU ranked 7th university in the UK for student satisfaction with our ‘learning community’.
Students value having their voices heard. QMU ranked in the top 25% of universities in the UK for satisfaction with the ‘Student Voice’ (NSS 2021)
We are ranked within the top 50% of universities in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
National Student Survey 2021
In the National Student Survey 2021, our score for overall satisfaction is 79%.
The results confirm that students were particularly pleased with the support they received from academics with QMU’s ‘Academic Support’ ranking 4th in Scotland.
Students clearly valued feeling part of QMU’s community of learners with QMU’s ‘Learning Community’ ranking 3rd in Scotland.
QMU ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for student satisfaction relating to teaching on their courses (NSS 2021)
Students value being part of a supportive learning community - QMU ranked 7th university in the UK for student satisfaction with our ‘learning community’.
Students value having their voices heard. QMU ranked in the top 25% of universities in the UK for satisfaction with the ‘Student Voice’ (NSS 2021)
Employability
At 3%, QMU has the lowest level of unemployment in Scotland for its graduates 15 months after they have graduated. The average figure for Scotland is 5%. (Graduate Outcome Statistics 2018/19, published by HESA in 2021).
Student numbers
(2020-2021: including overseas collaborations)
8619 total students
3055 QMU students are studying for a QMU degree through our overseas collaborations
77.4% Undergraduate
22.6% Postgraduate
Health Sciences students: 4721 (54.8%)
Arts, Social Sciences and Management students: 3938 (45.2%)
Age of students (2020-2021)
36.5% are below 21 years
23.3% are 30 years and over
Student distribution by origin (2020-2021)
43.7% Scotland
7.7% Other UK
36% Europe
12.6% Outside Europe
QMU Staff (as of February 2022)
297 Academic
238 Professional Services
67.3% Female
32.7% Male
Income (2020-21)
Total income: £44m
Sources of income (2020-21)
Scottish Funding Council: £20.7m (47%)
Student tuition fees: £15.1m (34.2%)
Research grants and contracts: £3m (6.8%)
Other income: £5.3m (12%)
Research excellence (REF 2014)
92% of our research in Speech and Language is classed as internationally excellent or world leading
50%+ of our research profile in Global Health and Development is classed as internationally excellent or world leading
77%+ of our research publications in Media and Communications are classed as internationally excellent or world leading
40%+ of our research publications in Allied Health are classed as internationally excellent or world leading
QMU has 6 research centres and 3 knowledge exchange centres
Supporting Entrepreneurship
48 graduate start-ups created through our Business Innovation Zone
1st Scottish university to host a Business Gateway on campus
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