About us

St Mary’s University is committed to the highest standards in teaching across the wide range of programmes offered. In addition, we have a vibrant research culture and environment.

Our focus is on providing a quality experience as our students work towards their educational and professional aims. We champion pastoral care and have created a close-knit and supportive academic community.

We’re also ranked in the Times Good University Guide’s (2022) UK top 5 for teaching quality and top 10 for student experience.

We pride ourselves on the excellent career prospects of our students, with 97% of graduates in employment, vocation or further study within 15 months of graduation.

Committed to a transformational experience – offering students strong support in an intellectually challenging and inclusive environment.

An inclusive institution – our students and staff are at the heart of everything we do. We are an inclusive university, open to those of all faiths and without, and a local institution in a global city, serving a growing and richly diverse student community in locations both on campus and online.

Achieving student success – we’re committed to developing our students into independent thinkers and socially responsible individuals.

Impact through growth – building on areas of strength, we offer a range of delivery methods to ensure our university is accessible to all students regardless of background or location.