We are dedicated to exceptional teaching and impactful research, placing student success at the core of everything we do. Every learner is supported to achieve remarkable outcomes and prepared to excel in their future careers.
Our commitment to positive societal impact has earned us strong recognition in national and global rankings, reflecting our mission to shape responsible, confident, and future-ready graduates.
| Motto | Monstra te Esse Matrem (“Show Thyself to be a Mother”) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public (Catholic) university |
| Established | 1850 |
| Chancellor | Vincent Cardinal Nichols |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Anthony McClaran |
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Academic staff
|
845 |
| Undergraduates | 4,565 |
| Postgraduates |
1,990
|
| Campus | Suburban, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham (London) |
| Nickname | Simmies |
| Colours | Blue and White |
| Location | Twickenham, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Affiliations | Roman Catholic |
| Mascot | None |
| Website | www.stmarys.ac.uk |
Established in 1850 and with a deep heritage in education, St Mary’s has a strong reputation for teaching excellence and a student-centred approach.
On 23rd January 2014, St Mary's University College, Twickenham, was awarded full university title by the Privy Council and became St Mary's University, Twickenham.
The University's current estate is in four parts. The main campus is on Waldegrave Road in Twickenham within the grounds of Strawberry Hill House, a hall of residence is located at 16 Strawberry Hill Road, the main sports fields are located on the Teddington Lock campus in Broom Road, Teddington, and the Naylor Building (also on Waldegrave Road) which opened in the autumn of 2015.
We are a leading non-state higher education institute approved by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC). Additionally, we are members of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the International Association of Universities (IAU). Our Civil and Mechanical engineering degrees are recognized by IESL, Sri Lanka. SLIIT is the first Sri Lankan institute to be accredited by the Institution of Engineering & Technology, UK. We've been ranked 8th in Sri Lanka and emerged as the number 1 non-state higher education institution in Sri Lanka.
