Your first step at QMU is to register as a student. We call this process matriculation.

All students must matriculate for their course each academic year. Academic years usually run from September to the following September.

Students must matriculate before they begin their course. When students matriculate, they confirm various pieces of information with QMU and agree to the rules and regulations, and terms and conditions of QMU.

Matriculation at QMU is performed online and it's a good idea to do this before you even come to campus.

You can matriculate online by yourself, all you need is your QMU student number which you can find on your joining letter in your Joining Pack, or on the offer letter you received from Admissions during the application process. The Matriculation process should take about 15 minutes, so please make sure to set aside some time when you won’t be disturbed to check the matriculation information carefully and complete the process fully. If you have a letter of award from a funding body (employer, government agency, charity) saying that they are going to pay your tuition fees, you must update us with this information during the online matriculation process.

To begin the matriculation process please click on the following link to go to the Student Portal QM:u :

Student Portal QM:u


QMU Registry staff are happy to help, so if you have any trouble with the matriculation process, or require any special arrangements for matriculation, please don't hesitate to contact us.

If you haven't managed to complete your matriculation online before you come to campus, QMU Registry staff are happy to provide guidance when you get here. If you don't matriculate before coming to campus, it will impact on your IT access and may affect your participation in parts of your Induction Programme.



Online Module Registration 2011/2

If you have the option to choose modules you will be able to select these online via the QM:u Student Portal as soon as you have matriculated for 2011/12. The online module registration facility will display a short description of each module and you can view the timetable to help you decide which module is right for you.

You must read the following guide and examples before trying to complete the module choice process or you can wait until induction week where additional support will be available.

Guide to Online Module Registration

Undergraduate Module Registration Example

Postgraduate Module Registration Example

If you have any queries or concerns about the module choice process, please call 0131 474 0000 and ask for "School Office" or email schooloffice@qmu.ac.uk.

You will have an Induction Programme from the academic and support staff who teach and organise your subject.

Your Induction Programme will involve various activities and sessions designed to introduce you to your course, QMU facilities, your tutors and your fellow students.

For example, your Induction Programmes may involve the following activities:

• Student ID Smartcard Collection
• School Office Induction
• Programme Specific Talk
• WebCT Session
• Introduction to Electronic Learning Resources

Induction Programmes will take place at different times depending on your subject and degree and there may be forms or other documentation that need to be sent to your School Office before you arrive so please make sure to read your Induction Programme information carefully.

To find information on your Induction Programme please click on the button below.



While we always try not to make sudden schedule changes, we do advise you to check the website for any changes prior to arriving at QMU.

So you've matriculated online and read and understood your Induction Programme information?

Then you just need to come to QMU!

The QMU campus is on the eastern fringe of Edinburgh, right beside the seaside town of Musselburgh, and is easily accessed from the city and beyond. The area is bordered by the main east coast rail line to London and the A1. It also neighbours the city by-pass.

The campus is very easy to reach by train, as it is situated right beside Musselburgh Station. The rail service from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh takes around six minutes. The campus is also a short walk from Newcraighall Station which is eleven minutes from Edinburgh Waverley on the cross-rail line. There are frequent bus services to the area from central Edinburgh, currently taking around 30 minutes. There is a bus stop next to the Student Union.

We are delighted to welcome you to Queen Margaret University and look forward to meeting you in person.