St Mary’s University Twickenham London is a beautiful university located on a greeny and leafy campus in South West London that lies on the grounds of the original Strawberry Hill House, which is an example of a 19th-century Gothic Revival style.

Founded in 1850, it has been delivering academic excellence for more than 174 years. Their teacher training programmes are rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. For sports lovers, this place will be heaven, as it’s one of London's top-performing sports institutions.

St Mary’s University Twickenham London is packed with more than 6,000 students, of which almost 600 are international students hailing from 90 countries. Their graduate employability rates stand at a whopping 96%, indicating the quality of their education.

St Mary’s University Twickenham London’s core mission is to provide excellent education to students from all backgrounds and faiths. They want their students to be highly skilled, informed, and civically engaged.

Their mission comprises:

1. Achieving Student Success
2. Developing their people
3. Extending their impact through growth
4. Expanding their reach through partnerships
5. Enhancing their sense of place

St Mary’s University Twickenham London’s roots can be traced back to 1850 with the establishment of St Mary's College. From 1949 to 1976, it has been a constituent college of the University of London Institute of Education.

In 2014, the university was granted university status by the Privy Council and became what it is today.

St Mary’s University Twickenham London holds accreditation from a wide range of professional bodies. These include:

1. Association for Nutrition (AfN)
2. Bar Standards Board (BSB)
3. British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT)
4. British Psychological Society (BPS)
5. Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
6. Department for Education (DfE)
7. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
8. The Market Research Society (MRS)
9. International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA)

St Mary’s University Twickenham London is one of the most well-reputed universities in London for its upmost campus facilities. Some of them are:

1. 290 car spaces and 200 cycle spaces
2. Postal services
3. 100 separate teaching spaces
4. Assistive Technology Room
5. Classroom Resources Collection
6. Library
7. Allied Health Hub
8. Fitness and Conditioning Suite
9. Floodlit All-Weather Pitch
10. Gymnasium
11. Naylor Building Simulated Learning Environment
12. Performance Education Centre
13. Performance Hall
14. Studio
15. Drama Studios
16. Media Production Suite
17. Theatre
18. Anthropometry and body composition suite
19. Biomechanics Laboratory
20. Biosciences Laboratory
21. Department-wide software
22. Exercise Physiology Laboratories
23. Nutrition Suite
24. Physics Laboratory
25. Psychology research and learning suites
26. Sports Rehabilitation Suites
27. Dolce Vita Café
28. Naylor Cafe
29. The Refectory
30. Breastfeeding Room

Foundation

1. Business Management
2. Business Management and Entrepreneurship
3. Business Management and Finance
4. Business Management and Marketing
5. Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development
6. Communications, Media and Marketing
7. Criminology and Sociology
8. Early Years Education
9. Education Studies
10. Law
11. Law with Business
12. Law with Criminology
13. Nutrition
14. Pastoral Ministry
15. Physical Education and Sports Coaching
16. Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development
17. Primary Education
18. Primary Education with QTS
19. Psychology
20. Sport and Exercise Nutrition
21. Sport and Exercise Science
22. Sport Psychology
23. Sport Rehabilitation
24. Sports Coaching Science
25. Sports Communications and Marketing
26. Sports Management
27. Strength and Conditioning Science

Undergraduate

1. Acting
2. Business Management
3. Business Management (Top Up)
4. Business Management (with a Foundation Year)
5. Business Management (with a Placement Year)
6. Business Management (with Placement)
7. Business Management and Entrepreneurship
8. Business Management and Entrepreneurship (with a Foundation Year)
9. Business Management and Entrepreneurship (with a Placement Year)
10. Business Management and Finance
11. Business Management and Finance (with a Foundation Year)
12. Business Management and Finance (with a Placement Year)
13. Business Management and Marketing
14. Business Management and Marketing (with a Foundation Year)
15. Business Management and Marketing (with a Placement Year)
16. Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development (Top-up)
17. Communications, Media and Marketing
18. Communications, Media and Marketing (with a Foundation Year)
19. Communications, Media and Marketing (with a Placement Year)
20. Computer Science
21. Computer Science (Data Science)
22. Computer Science (with a Placement Year)
23. Creative and Professional Writing
24. Creative Production
25. Criminology and Sociology
26. Criminology and Sociology (with a Foundation Year)
27. Education Studies
28. Education Studies (with a Foundation Year)
29. English Literature
30. English Literature (with a Placement Year)
31. Film
32. Film Studies
33. Filmmaking
34. Filmmaking (with a Placement Year)
35. History
36. History (with a Placement Year)
37. Law
38. Law (with a Foundation Year)
39. Law with Business
40. Law with Business (with a Foundation Year)
41. Law with Criminology (with a Foundation Year)
42. Liberal Arts
43. Liberal Arts (Accelerated)
44. Liberal Arts (with a Placement Year)
45. Nutrition
46. Nutrition (with a Foundation Year)
47. Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development
48. Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development (with a Foundation Year)
49. Physiotherapy
50. Primary Education (Work-Based Route)
51. Primary Education with QTS
52. Primary Education with QTS (with a Foundation Year)
53. Psychology
54. Psychology (with a Foundation Year)
55. Sport and Exercise Nutrition
56. Sport and Exercise Nutrition (with a Foundation Year)
57. Sport and Exercise Science
58. Sport and Exercise Science (with a Foundation Year)
59. Sport Psychology
60. Sport Psychology (with a Foundation Year)
61. Sport Rehabilitation
62. Sport Rehabilitation (with a Foundation Year)
63. Sports Coaching Science
64. Sports Coaching Science (with a Foundation Year)
65. Sports Communications and Marketing
66. Sports Communications and Marketing (with a Foundation Year)
67. Sports Communications and Marketing (with a Placement Year)
68. Sports Management
69. Sports Management (with a Foundation Year)
70. Sports Management (with a Placement Year)
71. Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification
72. Strength and Conditioning Science
73. Strength and Conditioning Science (with a Foundation Year)
74. Theological Studies
75. Theological Studies with Philosophy
76. Theology, Religion, and Ethics

Postgraduate

1. Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
2. Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
3. Applied Sport Psychology
4. Applied Sports Nutrition
5. Applied Strength and Conditioning Science
6. Bioethics and Medical Law
7. Catholic School Leadership: Principles & Practice
8. Catholic Social Teaching
9. Chronic Disease Management
10. Chronic Disease Management (with Placement)
11. Computer Science
12. Creative Writing: First Novel
13. Diplomacy and International Relations
14. Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Sexual Violence: Trauma Informed Practice
15. Education
16. Education: Coaching and Mentoring
17. Education: Inclusive Practice
18. Education: Leading Innovation and Change
19. Education: Pedagogy
20. Education: Physical Education
21. Education: Religious Education
22. Education: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
23. Human Nutrition
24. Human Rights
25. Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery, Migration and Organised Crime
26. International Business Law
27. International Business Management
28. International Business Management (with Placement)
29. International Finance and Accounting
30. International Finance and Accounting (with Placement)
31. International Sports Journalism
32. Law (Conversion)
33. Legal Professional Practice
34. Literature, Culture and Heritage
35. Marketing
36. MBA
37. MBA (Digital Strategy)
38. MBA (Healthcare Management)
39. MBA with Digital Marketing (Online)
40. Nutrition and Genetics
41. Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
42. Performance Football Coaching (Distance Learning)
43. Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
44. Primary PGCE with QTS
45. Psychology of Mental Health
46. Public Health
47. Public History
48. Secondary English
49. Secondary Geography
50. Secondary History
51. Secondary Mathematics
52. Secondary Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
53. Secondary Religious Education (RE)
54. Secondary Science
55. Sport Rehabilitation (Pre-Registration)
56. Sport, Health and Applied Science
57. Sports Journalism
58. Sports Management
59. Sports Management (with Placement)
60. Strength and Conditioning (Distance Learning)
61. Theology

St Mary’s University Twickenham London has three faculties. These are:

1. Faculty of Business and Law
2. Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences
3. Faculty of Education, Theology, and the Arts

St Mary’s University Twickenham London holds a prestigious staff community. These include:

1. Chancellor Cardinal Vincent Nichols (Chancellor)
2. Prof Anthony McClaran (Vice-Chancellor)
3. Professor Sara Spear (Provost and Chief Academic Officer)
4. Jo Blunden (Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer)
5. Richard Solomon (Pro-Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer)
6. Elizabeth Bell (University Secretary and Director of Strategic Planning)

The student life at St Mary’s University Twickenham London is pretty fun, as you will get to discover a friendly and supportive environment.

1. You’ll find a wide range of entertainment in Kingston and Richmond, like cinemas, live music, nightclubs, bowling, bars, cafes, and more.
2. Due to its frequent rail connections, you can get to explore central London and its countless shops.
3. You’ll find many nightclubs and pubs in the local area.
4. The high streets of Teddington and Twickenham are filled with many shops, restaurants, and pubs.
5. The Students Union team offers a broad number of clubs and societies where anyone will find something to their liking.
6. Skydive (Fall from 13,000 fee)
7. 3 Peaks (Trek the UK's highest mountains)
8. Lisbon Music Marathon (Run a marathon in Europe's second-oldest capital city)
9. Machu Picchu (Trek one of the 7 modern wonders of the world)

1. Undergraduate: 63%
2. Postgraduate: 37%
3. Full-time students: 82%
4. Part-time students: 18%
5. UK students: 82%
6. EU students: 8%
7. International students: 10%
8. Female: 53%
9. Male: 47%

St Mary’s University Twickenham London has very flexible transportation routes.

1. By train, central London is just 30 minutes away.
2. From the campus, Twickenham and Teddington High Streets are just a 10-minute walk.
3. Within just 15 minutes, you can get to Kingston and Richmond by bus.
4. You’ll find many public transports that will take you to Kingston, Twickenham, and Richmond.
5. The closest airport is Heathrow Airport, which is just 5 miles away from the campus.

Self-catered accommodation costs £185 - £303 per week.

St Mary’s University Twickenham London provides various types of accommodation services packed with the utmost facilities to meet the requirements of the students. All the halls are on-campus and just minutes away from Twickenham.

1. The catered accommodation on campus includes 14 meals per week that will be served in the refectory.
2. The on-campus laundrette is open to all students.
3. All accommodation is strictly non-smoking.

St Mary’s University Twickenham London offers a huge number of extracurricular activities. These include:

1. Badminton
2. Basketball
3. Cheerleading
4. Cricket
5. Dance
6. Football and Futsal (Men & Women)
7. Gaelic Football
8. Hockey (Men & Women)
9. Lacrosse
10. Martial Arts
11. Netball
12. Rugby (Men & Women)
13. Table Tennis
14. Tennis
15. Volleyball

St Mary’s University Twickenham London holds partnerships with some of the most esteemed institutes. These include:

1. Aquinas College (USA)
2. Arcadia University (USA)
3. Assumption University of Thailand (Thailand)
4. Australian Catholic University (Australia)
5. Catholic University of Korea (South Korea)
6. Ecole de Management (EMD Marseilles) (France)
7. DeSales University (USA)
8. Holy Cross College (at Notre Dame, Indiana) (USA)
9. Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP) (France)
10. Marquette University (USA)
11. Niagara University (USA)
12. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) (Brazil)
13. Saint Joseph's University (USA)
14. Saint Peter's University (USA)
15. Salve Regina University (USA)
16. Seattle University (USA)
17. Sophia University (Japan)
18. The Catholic University of America (USA)
19. Università Europea di Roma (UEC) (Italy)
20. University of Notre Dame (USA)
21. University of Notre Dame Australia (Australia)
22. University of San Francisco (USA)
23. University of St Thomas (USA)
24. Assumption University Thailand
25. Chelsea FC Foundation
26. Elizabeth School London
27. European University of Rome - Universita Europea di Rome (UER)
28. GLF Schools
29. Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP)
30. Mater Ecclesiae College
31. Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE)
32. Pontifical Beda College
33. Pontifical Catholic University of Parama (PUCPR)
34. Regent College London
35. Teach West London
36. The Language Gallery
37. Union Theological College
38. upGrad
39. Sportsbeat (News Associates)
40. Wrexham University
41. Australian Catholic University, Australia
42. University of Notre Dame, Australia
43. Sophia University, Japan
44. Catholic University of Korea, South Korea
45. Sogang University, South Korea
46. Sungshin Women's University, South Korea
47. Arcadia University
48. Aquinas College
49. Cabrini University
50. Cardinal Stritch University
51. Catholic University of America
52. DeSales University
53. Holy Cross College
54. Immaculata University
55. Lakehead University
56. Marquette University
57. Marymount University
58. Marywood University
59. Misericordia University
60. Molloy College
61. College of Mount St. Vincent
62. Neumann University
63. Niagara University
64. Notre Dame of Maryland University
65. Pacific University
66. Rider University
67. Saint Thomas Aquinas College
68. Salve Regina University
69. University of San Francisco
70. University of Scranton
71. Seattle University
72. St. Ambrose University
73. Saint Peter’s University
74. Southwestern Oklahoma State University
75. University of Notre Dame
76. University of St. Thomas
77. University of St. Francis
78. University of Wisconsin-Platteville
79. Washington and Jefferson College
80. AimHigher London
81. AccessHE
82. Linking London

St Mary’s University Twickenham London is well known for producing world-class and innovative research, and they are proud of their immense contribution to knowledge, understanding, and discovery.

According to the Research Excellence Framework, the majority of the research is either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent.’ The institute is dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives globally.

It has 13 research centres. These are:

1. Applied Performance Sciences
2. Centre for Applied Social and Health Sciences
3. The Centre for the Art of Living and Dying Well
4. Bakhita Centre for Research on Slavery, Exploitation and Abuse
5. Centre for Bioethics and Emerging Technologies
6. Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Society
7. Centre for Catholic Education, Research and Religious Literacy
8. Initiatives in Spirituality and Reconciliation
9. Joseph Conrad Studies
10. Walpole Centre for Literature, History and Public Pasts
11. Research into the Education of Marginalised Children and Young Adults
12. Sport, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Faith (SWIFT)
13. Centre for Wellbeing in Education

Fee range for international students: £8,250 - £20,400 per year.

St Mary’s University Twickenham London offers a wide range of generous scholarships to help international students with their study costs. The institute has a variety of scholarships and bursaries available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

1. St Mary’s International Country Scholarship (Undergraduate)
2. St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
3. St Mary’s International Country Scholarship (Postgraduate)
4. St Mary’s International Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate)
5. Acting
6. Sports scholarships
7. St Mary’s MBA Scholarship
8. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
9. HESPAL – Higher Education Scholarship for Palestinians
10. Chevening Scholarship
11. The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
12. EU student loans through FINS
13. EU Students with settled or pre-settled status
14. Lånekassen (the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)
15. Danish Grants and Loan Scheme (SU)

St Mary’s University Twickenham London is an institute of some of the most prestigious alumni. These include:

1. Clara Amfo, Radio and television presenter
2. Nihal Arthanayake, Radio and television presenter
3. Robert Beck, Actor
4. Joshua Buatsi, Professional boxer and Olympic medalist
5. Chris Chibnall, English playwright, television writer and producer
6. Paul Clement, Football manager
7. Mo Farah, Four-time Olympic champion athlete
8. Tom Grennan, Musician
9. Lara Lewington, Television presenter, journalist and former weather presenter
10. Emma Paton, Sports journalist
11. Rebecca Romero, Olympic gold medallist
12. Shelley Rudman, Olympic Skeleton medallist
13. Nicola Sanders, Olympic sprinter and hurdler
14. Moe Sbihi, Olympic gold and bronze medallist rower
15. Georgia Steel, Television personality and actress

St Mary’s University Twickenham London will support you in every way on your career path from the very moment you start your university life.

The supportive team helps students and alumni enhance their employability skills and gain experience during their time at St. Mary’s and afterwards.

Their services include:

1. Preparing tailored CVs and applications for work and further study
2. Networking and professional development
3. Interview Preparation
4. How to search for jobs, as well as access to their online jobs board with career content, part-time jobs, internships and holiday work, work placements, and volunteering opportunities.

St Mary’s University Twickenham London is quite well known for its worldwide recognition. Some of them are:

1. St Mary's won the award for Outstanding Widening Participation Initiative
2. This institute was described as one of the top universities for athletics and sports science
3. St Mary’s awarded Bronze Race Equality Charter Award
4. Top 5 for Teaching Quality in the UK (The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
5. Top 10 for Student Experience in the UK (The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
6. Top 10 Locations for the Safest Universities in England and Wales (Complete University Guide, 2023)

1. 52nd in the Times University Guide 2025
2. 75th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
3. 72nd in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025

St Mary’s University Twickenham London is on Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, South West London, England. Strawberry Hill is a beautiful city known for its historic landscapes.

Situated beside the River Thames, it offers a serene escape from the crowd of central London. This city is quite famous for its massive green spaces, including Radnor Gardens.