St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Coat of arms of the university
MottoLatin: Monstra te Esse Matrem
Motto in English
Show Thyself to be a Mother
TypePublic university
Established1850 (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)
ChancellorVincent Cardinal Nichols
Vice-ChancellorAnthony McClaran
Students5,965 (2024/25)
Undergraduates3,905 (2024/25)
Postgraduates2,055 (2024/25)
Location,
United Kingdom

51°26′15″N 0°20′06″W / 51.4376°N 0.335°W / 51.4376; -0.335
CampusSuburban
Affiliated universitiesUniversity of Surrey
University of London
ColoursBlue and White
Websitestmarys.ac.uk

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.