St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham is a public research university located in Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, in South West London. Founded in 1850, it is generally acknowledged to be the oldest Roman Catholic university in the United Kingdom.

Overview

St Mary's University, Twickenham is a prestigious institution known for its high-quality teaching and research. First established as a teacher training college by the Catholic Poor School Committee, it has evolved over the years into a fully-fledged university that offers a range of courses across the humanities, social sciences, arts, and sciences. St Mary's is also renowned for its sports science programme which has trained several prominent athletes. It is often amoung the country's top-ranked institutions for student satisfaction and boasts a close-knit, inclusive community. Despite being a Catholic institution, it welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds, and its values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence remain at the core of its operations. It has a deep commitment to social justice, often championed through its extensive range of volunteering opportunities and its Centre for Social Innovation and Global Public Service.