St Mary’s University is a modern, friendly and welcoming university situated in the leafy borough of Richmond upon Thames and just a short train journey away from the hustle and bustle of central London.With a close-knit community of students, you’ll quickly feel at home, whilst still being offered all the challenges and excitement of a rewarding student experience.

They have been building a reputation of excellence in education since being established in 1850 and, whilst being centred by key Catholic values of fairness, respect and generosity, we are of course welcoming to students of all faiths and none. For many overseas students, studying in the UK is an ambition, but it can be quite difficult to fulfil the dream. Universities have strict admissions criteria; they demand advanced English skills; and have high expectations from their applicants. Happily, pathway programmes such as SMULIC’s can provide an accessible and affordable solution. SMULIC immerses you in St Mary’s campus and academic life, as well as the English language and UK culture. Your time at SMULIC will fast-track you on your academic pathway to degree success.

Why Study at SMULIC?

• Guaranteed Progression

• Quality and Standards

• Personal Support and Focus

• Services and Facilities

• Cosmopolitan Environment

• Length of Course

• Notable Alumni

• Robert Beck, actor

• Dave Bedford, athlete

• Stephen Henry, theatre director and producer

• Andrew Osagie, Olympic 800 metres athlete

• Rebecca Romero, Olympic gold medallist

• Georgia Steel, television personality and actress

Undergraduate Requirements
IELTS Academic: minimum score of 6.5 with no score below 6.0

Postgraduate Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0
 

International students have a choice of accommodation options at St Mary's as we offer a range of accommodation on and off campus. Our Accommodation Team can help you in finding the right place to live, whether you are looking for on-campus halls of  residence or accommodation in the private sector.

Halls of Residence

Undergraduate students can apply to live in one of St Mary's halls of residence. All of our halls provide high quality accommodation, campus-wide wi-fi and easy access to facilities on campus. The prices include a meal package (term-time only) that includes breakfast Monday to Friday, brunch on Saturday and Sunday and a meal every evening. All meals are taken in the campus refectory, which has an extensive menu to suit a variety of needs.

Available halls of residence

There are different hall options to suit a range of student requirements and budgets, including both en-suite accommodation and halls with shared bathroom facilities.
16 Strawberry Hill Road
6 Strawberry Hill Road is a good option for international students who would like to stay over Christmas as this is the only accommodation open over this time. It is also best suited for those who would like a quieter environment.
De Marillac
If you would like modern, en-suite accommodation, or are looking forward to immersing yourself in all the social fun St Mary's has to offer, then De Marillac could be the place for you.
Waldegrave Park Houses
The Waldegrave Park Houses offer twin rooms for those wanting to share a room with someone else – ideal to keep costs low. 
Benedict XVI House
For those wanting to live with others to pursue together a life of prayer, study, community and service  to the wider St Mary's community, Benedict XVI House is a lay community just across the road from the University on Waldegrave Gardens.
Private Sector Accommodation
Students may also opt for private sector accommodation in the local area. There are excellent transport links to West and Central London, so you'll have a world of opportunities on your doorstep wherever you choose to live.

St Mary's is located near to the towns of Twickenham, Teddington, Richmond and Kingston. These towns provide lots of student-friendly accommodation within a short distance of the university. St Mary's Accommodation Service works very closely with a number of local student accommodation providers and gives advice and support to international students looking for off-campus housing. International students living in private sector accommodation may find that they need to provide their landlord with details of a guarantor based in the UK. The accommodation Service can advise about organisations that can serve as guarantors for students.
 

St. Mary’s International Undergraduate Scholarship

The St Mary’s International Undergraduate Scholarship is worth £3,000 off the first year’s tuition fees. 

Eligibility
The scholarships are open to first year undergraduate students who:

• Have been assessed as overseas (non-EU) fee payers

• Possess an international (non-British/non-EU) passport

• Have applied to study full-time on campus for 2020/21 entry

St. Mary’s International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

The St Mary’s International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is worth £1,500 off the first year’s tuition fees.

Eligibility
The scholarships are open to postgraduate taught students who:

• Have been assessed as overseas (non-EU) fee payers

• Possess an international (non-British/non-EU) passport

• Have applied to study full-time on campus for 2020/21 entry

Other Scholarship - Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

This is a full scholarship for selected postgraduate taught courses.  This Scholarship is offered to one student per year, for one of the following postgraduate taught courses:Bioethics and Medical Law
Migration, Organised Crime, and Human Trafficking 

Some key facts of St Marys University

• Number one in London for course satisfaction and teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2020)

• 93% of graduates employed or in further study after six months

• Top 4 in the UK for our sports scene (University Student Survey 2019)

• Most of the average introductory classes have size of 40 students.

• There are 7,000 full-time in total

• Approximately 1,500 degrees and diplomas are awarded every year.

• There are more than 50,000 alumni.

• $7.69 million in scholarships, fellowships and bursaries.