Who we are
At St Mary’s University, we believe education is about more than teaching – it’s about purpose. Since 1850, we’ve stood for learning that equips people with the empathy, resilience, and creativity needed to shape a better world.
Our four core values of inclusiveness, generosity of spirit, respect and excellence reflect our Catholic foundation and guide our interactions within the University and with the broader world.
St Mary’s has a strong reputation for teaching excellence and a student-centred approach. In the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, St Mary’s was rated the gold standard for student experience. The University achieved an overall rating of Silver, with student outcomes rated typically very high quality.
On the edge of London, our green campus blends city energy with open space to think, connect, and grow. Our unique historical surroundings in Twickenham are home to Strawberry Hill House and Mater Ecclesiae College, and offer world-class provision for sport, on-campus accommodation, dedicated study and social spaces, on-site catering and extensive grounds.
Developing the whole person is at the centre of everything we do. We build skills, abilities, experience, and confidence through our established teaching practices and work placements – so students are ready to succeed in their future career and make a positive impact on the world.
St Mary’s is a place where everyone belongs, where individuality is celebrated, and where strong networks of support help each person grow and succeed. Students receive academic and personal support from our large team of careers, health and wellbeing professionals, our student societies are inclusive and diverse, and we empower individuals to learn and contribute meaningfully to society. We are consistently Top 10 in the UK for student experience and Top 5 for Teaching Quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).
our founding year
since 2011
Times Good University Guide 2024