Is St. Mary’S University, Twickenham is private or public university ?

St. Mary’s University, Twickenham is a public university located in London, UK. It was granted full university status in 2014 but has roots dating back to 1850 as a Catholic teacher training college.

The university receives some public funding and operates under UK higher education regulations, classifying it as a public institution. However, it maintains a Catholic ethos and receives additional private funding, blending characteristics of both sectors while remaining officially public.