St Mary's University, Twickenham
Coat of arms of the university | |
| Motto | Latin: Monstra te Esse Matrem |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Show Thyself to be a Mother |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1850 (as St Mary's College) 2014 (gained university status) |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Academic affiliations | Cathedrals Group GuildHE ACCU IFCU |
| Endowment | £104 million (2022) |
| Budget | £53.7 million (2021-22) |
| Chancellor | Vincent Cardinal Nichols |
| Vice-Chancellor | Anthony McClaran |
| Students | 5,965 (2024/25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,905 (2024/25) |
| Postgraduates | 2,055 (2024/25) |
| Location | , United Kingdom 51°26′15″N 0°20′06″W / 51.4376°N 0.335°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Affiliated universities | University of Surrey University of London |
| Colours | Blue and White |
| Website | stmarys |
St Mary's University is a public university in Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Established in 1850, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United Kingdom. The university received full university status in 2014 and has since expanded its academic portfolio, particularly in teacher education, sport science, health, and the humanities. St Mary's is a campus university with a student population of around 5,000, and is noted for its community, Catholic heritage, and partnerships across London's education and health sectors.