Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 5,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1875
Overview
Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, is a modern Scottish university founded in 1875. Operating under the motto 'head, heart, and hand', QMU offers professionally focused undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in health sciences, business, arts, social sciences, and education. The university is located on a modern campus in Musselburgh, East Lothian, with excellent transport links to Edinburgh city centre. QMU has over 5,000 students from around 80 countries and is known for its supportive learning environment and applied research.
Fields of study
- Business
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management
- Nursing
- Drama and Performing Arts
- Education
- Film, Communication and Design
- Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Radiography
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Accreditation: Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Special and Inclusive Education (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | £7,500 / total | Varies | — |
| Master of Podiatry/BSc (Hons) Podiatry (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc Healthcare Management (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | £8,100 / total | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.