Rankings of Queen Margaret University

Located on the Eastern side of Edinburgh we find Queen Margaret University, where students come together to pursue their careers on the single-site campus in Musselburgh. As a relatively young university (2007), this institution has already earned itself significant University Ranking recognition from organisations such as QS, and is particularly noted for important research contributions in the areas of Global Health and Development, and Speech and Language. Those who choose to study here can expect well-funded departments and facilities with the latest technologies, including their state-of-the art laboratories for those studying medical disciplines in particular. Their 800-student Student Village located just minutes away from Fort Kinnaird retail park also ensures that those attending have plenty of social opportunities to complement their busy schedules.

Latest ranking updates for Queen Margaret University
  • July 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. Queen Margaret University achieves place 2747.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #900.
  • June 2024: Nature Index announced latest results of Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector with Queen Margaret University in position 2248.
  • June 2024: Queen Margaret University ranks 951 in the latest QS World University Rankings from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.
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Subject rankings

Education

    • #9 
    • #73 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #10 
    • #57 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #85 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #104 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #73 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #93 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for Queen Margaret University

Psychology The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#57 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#73 
Education

About Queen Margaret University

PROS

  • Being so well -located in Scotland’s impressive capital of Edinburgh, students enjoy the advantages of numerous nearby transport options for maximising mobility, and the Musselburgh campus is less than a 10 -minute train ride away.
  • The Student Union enjoys a strong reputation among Scottish universities, thanks to their prolific activity when it comes to organising clubs and societies, as well as social gatherings on and off -site.
  • Those studying across a wide range of subject fields report that learning facilities are equipped with excellent resources, reflecting what students would expect from a young and publicly -funded university.

CONS

  • Students with disabilities have expressed that poor disability support is a major weakness in this university’s services.
  • There is a general consensus across different subject fields that there is a strong focus on self -directed learning, with limited in -class hours for many courses.
  • Residents report that the accommodation doesn’t come with microwaves, which tends to complicate students’ meal plans for those who don’t use the cafeteria.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1875
Telephone:
+44 (131) 474 0099
Address:
Queen Margaret University Drive
EH21 6UU, Edinburgh
Scotland
Website:
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/
Social:
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Queen Margaret University ranks #12 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.

Queen Margaret University ranks #4 in Edinburgh in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 5 universities in Edinburgh.

Queen Margaret University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, QS World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector and more. See all 12 rankings of Queen Margaret University.

Queen Margaret University achieved #63 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Queen Margaret University.

Queen Margaret University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Paramedic Science). See all subject rankings for Queen Margaret University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings Queen Margaret University ranks #4 among universities in Edinburgh and #12 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of Queen Margaret University.

In our meta ranking Queen Margaret University ranks #12 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Edinburgh. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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