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We have several opportunities for you to meet us throughout the year to find out about our courses.
Don’t get lost in the crowd: study at QMU
Professionally focused, we are distinctive in our supportive and career-focused approach to education and teaching. As a student with us, you are much more than a student number, you can become your best self, and you really can go far. We are modern in our outlook and facilities, with maturity built on a long history of combining intellectual rigour with compassion and practical action. As our motto puts it, we act with ‘head, heart, and hand’.
Start a postgraduate course in January 2027
A number of our postgraduate courses offer a January 2027 start date.
Student stories
Be inspired by stories from our students and graduates. Find out how we have helped them to grow and become their best selves, and to succeed in their chosen career path.
Short courses
Upskill with a short course from QMU. We offer a diverse range of short courses that can help you gain new knowledge and develop new skills.
QMU Online: flexible on-demand online master's courses
Our 100% online master's courses offer flexible postgraduate study to suit you, wherever you live.
Our purpose, values and specialisms
We are working to create a better society through our professionally focused, accessible education, applied research and innovation.
QMUEmpower
A package of services empowering you to become your best you, during and after your time studying with us.
Services for students
Find out more about the services available to you at QMU, including careers, counselling, the Effective Learning Service and the Disability Service.
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2026.10.14 Osteoporosis Café focusing on nutrition and bone health
Queen Margaret University is encouraging people living with osteoporosis or osteopenia, along with their families and... read more
2026.10.13 QMU to celebrate 25 years of Allied Health Professions in Scotland
Former Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Carolyn McDonald to reflect on 25 years of impact as... read more
2026.10.09 Online lecture explores future of religious observance in Scottish schools
Religious observance remains a legal requirement in Scotland's non-denominational schools, yet how it is delivered and... read more
More NewsQMU Community Forum (Online)
The next Queen Margaret University (QMU) Community Forum will take place online from 6:30-7:45pm on Tuesday... read more
Undergraduate Open Day - Saturday, 7 November 2026
For more information on our open days, visit our Undergraduate Open Day webpage read more
Alumni Meet-up in Edinburgh
We're delighted to invite you along to a relaxed networking event in the Liberte Bar at... read more
More EventsHow to stay warm in Scotland: An international student’s guide to autumn and winter
As an international student coming from a warmer climate, I’ve found it really difficult to stay... read more
How to focus when studying: tips for avoiding distractions
Our phones are constantly buzzing, tempting us towards the internet. Even when you manage to put... read more
Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland: Support for Students at QMU
Every student learns differently, and having the right support in place can make a real difference... read more
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