Queen Margaret University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1874 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #667 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #112 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #13 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #4 of 5 | In Edinburgh |
| #392 of 1,302 | For Occupational Therapy |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- qmu.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | September - May |
We've calculated the 73% acceptance rate for Queen Margaret University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Queen Margaret University has published 4,581 scientific papers with 119,606 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Queen Margaret University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 21 | 54 |
| 1994 | 52 | 78 |
| 1995 | 118 | 133 |
| 1996 | 71 | 189 |
| 1997 | 76 | 215 |
| 1998 | 82 | 305 |
| 1999 | 88 | 355 |
| 2000 | 93 | 490 |
| 2001 | 77 | 531 |
| 2002 | 82 | 608 |
| 2003 | 82 | 841 |
| 2004 | 82 | 933 |
| 2005 | 79 | 1071 |
| 2006 | 104 | 1391 |
| 2007 | 139 | 1765 |
| 2008 | 131 | 2039 |
| 2009 | 129 | 2466 |
| 2010 | 137 | 2897 |
| 2011 | 148 | 3441 |
| 2012 | 132 | 3653 |
| 2013 | 167 | 4915 |
| 2014 | 175 | 4874 |
| 2015 | 228 | 5126 |
| 2016 | 165 | 5031 |
| 2017 | 245 | 5216 |
| 2018 | 187 | 5760 |
| 2019 | 156 | 6929 |
| 2020 | 197 | 8962 |
| 2021 | 255 | 9994 |
| 2022 | 211 | 9722 |
| 2023 | 197 | 10067 |
| 2024 | 175 | 10219 |
| 2025 | 128 | 9305 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 1,820 (GBP) |
|---|
Queen Margaret University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Queen Margaret University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Doctorate | Administration, Cultural Studies, Economics, Finance, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Marketing, Nutrition, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Tourism |
|---|
Queen Margaret University alumni
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Susan Boyle
- Occupations
- singeractor
- Biography
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Susan Magdalane Boyle is a Scottish singer who rose to fame in 2009 after appearing as a contestant on the third series of Britain's Got Talent, singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables. As of 2021, Boyle had sold 25 million records. Her debut album, I Dreamed a Dream (2009), is one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide, and was the best-selling album internationally in 2009. In 2011, Boyle made UK music history by becoming the first female artist to achieve three successive albums debuting at No.1 in less than two years. As of May 2025, her estimated net worth was £22 million ($29.5 million).
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Kevin McKidd
- Occupations
- television actorstage actortelevision directorfilm actor
- Biography
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Kevin McKidd is a Scottish actor and television director best known for portraying Dr. Owen Hunt in Grey's Anatomy (since 2008), Lucius Vorenus in Rome and Tommy Mackenzie in Danny Boyle's Trainspotting (1996).
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Ashley Jensen
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Ashley Jensen is a Scottish actress and narrator. She is best known as Maggie Jacobs in Extras (2005–2007), Christina McKinney in Ugly Betty (2006–2010), the title character in Agatha Raisin (2014–2022), and DI Ruth Calder in Shetland (2023–present).
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Angel Coulby
- Occupations
- television actorsingeractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Angel Leonie Coulby is an English actress. She gained recognition for portraying the character Gwen (Guinevere) in the BBC fantasy series Merlin.
Queen Margaret University faculties and divisions
| School : Arts, Social Sciences and Management | Business Administration, Communication Studies, Marketing, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Psychology, Retailing and Wholesaling, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| School : Health Sciences | Art Therapy, Biology, Dietetics, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
General information
| Alternative names | QMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Accreditation | Privy Council and Scottish Government (Legislation) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh Edinburgh, EH21 6UU United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 488,000 |