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’.

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Open days and other ways to meet us

We have several opportunities for you to meet us throughout the year to find out about our courses.

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Postgraduate funded places - September 2026

A number of our postgraduate courses are offering funded places for September 2026 entry.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Acting with Head, Heart and Hand: Our Motto

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Don’t get lost in the crowd: study at QMU

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03.09.2026 Two QMU health academics recognised with national accolades

03.09.2026 Edinburgh Innovation Hub opens to support Scotland’s next generation of innovative businesses

26.08.2026 Osteoporosis Community Cafés expand across the Lothians and Fife

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Giving young people the camera: How a Japanese film project inspired a Scottish success story

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Why every business needs people who understand human behaviour (and where a Business Psychology degree could take you)