🏉St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham, UK

A small Catholic-foundation London university with a strong identity in sport science.

About St Mary's

St Mary's University, Twickenham is a small university based in Strawberry Hill, south-west London, with a distinctive sport identity alongside business management, education, psychology and media communications. Its Catholic foundation and compact size give it a more community-led feel than London's larger universities, with international tuition typically around £17,000. It suits students who want a genuine London base without the scale of a huge multi-site institution.

Why students choose it

  • A well-established sport science identity within a small, community-led university
  • A compact south-west London campus with a genuinely close-knit student community
  • Solid, practical degrees in education, psychology and business

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 28

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£20,000–£28,000/yr

mid tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Twickenham

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or St Mary's's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Sport Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Business Management

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Education

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Psychology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Media Communications

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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St Mary's FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to St Mary's as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into St Mary's?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, St Mary's expects around BBB at A Level or 28 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for St Mary's's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on St Mary's's own admissions page before applying.

How much does St Mary's cost for international students?

International tuition at St Mary's typically falls in the £20,000–£28,000/yr range (mid tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not St Mary's's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for St Mary's?

St Mary's follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on St Mary's's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for St Mary's?

UK universities, including St Mary's, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is St Mary's known for?

A small Catholic-foundation London university with a strong identity in sport science. St Mary's University, Twickenham is a small university based in Strawberry Hill, south-west London, with a distinctive sport identity alongside business management, education, psychology and media communications. Its Catholic foundation and compact size give it a more community-led feel than London's larger universities, with international tuition typically around £17,000. It suits students who want a genuine London base without the scale of a huge multi-site institution.

Can I apply to St Mary's with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — St Mary's accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against St Mary's and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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