About
St Mary’s University, Twickenham is a public university in Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, in South West London committed to the mission of the Catholic Church in higher education.
Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor
We are a strong and welcoming community of students and staff and are committed to the highest standards in teaching across the wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses we offer. In addition, we have a vibrant research culture and environment.
I hope that you will find in these webpages all the information you need, and please don’t hesitate to contact us for any further information or advice we can provide.
With all good wishes,
Anthony McClaran
Vice-Chancellor
Our legal objects
“To advance education, in such manner as befits a Catholic foundation, by:
- the provision, development and conduct of a Catholic institution of higher education; and
- the provision of training and continuing professional development for teachers in both religious and secular schools, with special provision for those intending to teach in Catholic and other Christian schools.”
(Articles of Association of St Mary’s University, Twickenham: approved by the Privy Council January 2014)
A Catholic foundation in higher education is understood as “an academic institution which in a rigorous and critical fashion assists in the advancement of human dignity and cultural heritage through research, teaching and services offered to local, national and international communities.”
(Source: Ex Corde Ecclesiae 1990 para 12: quoted in The Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland The Canon Law: Letter and Spirit, p 442)
Visit us
Strawberry Hill campus (main campus)
St Mary’s University
Waldegrave Road
Strawberry Hill
Twickenham
TW1 4SX
Teddington Lock campus
Broom Road
TW11 9NW
60 Waldegrave
60 Waldegrave Road
TW11 8LG
Walking between campuses
Main campus – Teddington Lock
On the main campus, exit the green gate between Waldegrave 15 and 17 onto Waldegrave Park and turn left. At the end of the road turn right on to Strawberry Vale/Twickenham Road.
When you get to the crossroads turn left on to Ferry Road and follow the road as it bends right on to Broom Road. The Teddington Lock Campus entrance is a couple of hundred yards up ahead on the right hand side.
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Main campus – The Exchange
Exit the main campus via main reception or the white gates and turn right towards the River Thames. At the mini roundabout, turn left to head towards Twickenham high street. Once you get to the high street turn right and when the road splits keep to the left. The Exchange will be on your left after you walk over the bridge.
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Main campus – Naylor Library and 60 Waldegrave
Exit the main campus via main reception or the white gates and turn left towards Teddington high street. After 5-10 minutes 60 Waldegrave will be on your left with Naylor Library directly across on the other side of the road.
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Find out more
- Student Partnership
- Agreement (PDF)
- Initiations Policy (PDF)
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