International Students
In SEMS we welcome students from all over the world onto all our degree programmes. We have a mixed and varied student population; some visit us for a semester or an academic year, while others opt to complete their entire degree in SEMS.
International Student Entry Requirements
We will consider international qualifications from all over the world. You can see our SEMS entry requirements and use our International pages to determine whether your qualifications are acceptable. However if your qualifications are not suitable for entry to the degree programme you may be interested in one of our foundation programmes. If you are unsure then please contact us directly with details of your qualifications.
International Student Fees
QMUL's current policy on tuition fees is set out on the central international student fees page. In addition, the Advice and Counselling Service has lots of useful information on money matters.
International Science and Engineering Excellence Awards
We have a number of Scholarships and Bursaries available for International Students. including the International Science and Engineering Excellence Awards. In recognition of the important investment that overseas students are making in their education, we are pleased to offer International Science and Engineering Excellence Awards. These awards are for the value of £3,000 and are designed to reward academic achievement and help attract the brightest and best students from overseas. To receive the award, students must hold AAA in UK A-levels or the international equivalent.
Study Abroad at QMUL
Incoming Students
The School of Engineering and Materials Sciences welcomes students from all over the world to study abroad with us for a semester or full academic year. Students on both the Study Abroad and Erasmus+ Programmes are welcome to select modules (classes) to study with us. Students can choose modules both in our School as well as cross-register in other academic departments. To find out more and apply please see the programme links listed below.
Choosing Modules (Classes)
Contact us
If you have any queries about studying abroad in the School of Engineering and Materials Science please contact our academic advisor:
Study Abroad & Erasmus + Coordinator: Dr Adrian Briggs a.briggs@qmul.ac.uk
For general enquiries about the programmes please contact the Global Opportunities Office on study-abroad@qmul.ac.uk
Outgoing Students
QMUL has a range of opportunities for you to study abroad as part of your degree with the School of Engineering and Materials Science. Having an international experience enhances your employability, enriches your studies and broadens your horizons.
You can choose to study abroad as part of your degree programme or take part in one of our Summer Cultural Immersion programmes with our global partners. To find out more and apply please see the programme links listed below.
- International Exchange Programme for Outgoing Students
- Erasmus+ Programme for Outgoing Students
- Partner Summer Programmes
Where can I go?
For a full list of institutions students from the School of Engineering and Materials Science can study abroad at please view the programme links above.
Choosing modules
Please contact the academic school coordinator to find out about choosing modules and how studying abroad works for your degree programme.
Study Abroad & Erasmus + Coordinator: Dr Adrian Briggs a.briggs@qmul.ac.uk
Find out more about choosing modules, grade conversion and credit transfer for the International Exchange Programme or Erasmus+ Programme.
For general enquiries about the programmes please contact the Global Opportunities Office programme managers:
International Exchange Programme Manager: Harry Gibney h.gibney@qmul.ac.uk
Erasmus+ Manager: Wiebke Leugers w.leugers@qmul.ac.uk
Come along to the Go Abroad Fair which take place annually in October and find out more about study abroad opportunities.
Further Information
You may find some useful information on our QMUL International Pages