Queen Margaret University

Queen Margaret University Edinburgh

The QMU campus is situated to the east of Edinburgh city centre, by Musselburgh. Although vehicular access is only from the A1, pedestrian access is available via Whitehill Farm Road or N1 cycle path from Newcraighall.

Various travel options are available, including walking, bus, train, cycling as set out on the QMU website.

Key facts & figures

Winner of the Leadership and Management Team category of the prestigious Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2012.
Seven people chasing every place The Sunday Times , Good University Guide 2012, stated that: “seven people chased every place at QMU last year”, and UCAS statistics showed that applications to QMU continue to grow and that our percentage growth is well above the Scottish average.
Research and knowledge exchange income: KPMG reports indicate that our research and knowledge exchange income as a proportion of total income is one of the highest of all ‘post-92’ universities throughout the UK.
Sustainability Awards: awarded a‘ First Class Honours Award’ in the People and Planet Green League 2012 which recognises environmental performance, along with a a number of other sustainability awards.
Business Gateway: First university in Scotland to have a Business Gateway located on campus, providing accessible information and advice for new start-ups and established local businesses, including entrepreneurial students and graduates.