Overview
Kingston University is a public research university located in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, United Kingdom. It was originally founded in 1899 and became a university in 1992.
Kingston University has four teaching campuses. Each has its own character, with all offering state-of-the-art facilities and a friendly study environment. There is a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate work spread across five faculties, as well as some further education provisions. Kingston was founded as Kingston Technical College in 1899. Kingston University was granted university status under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. In 1993, Kingston opened the Roehampton Vale campus building and in 1995, Kingston acquired Dorich House. Kingston University, London, has some of the best graduate employment figures in the UK. In 2010, more students applied to Kingston University than any other in the UK.
Established year: 1899
Location
Kingston University is based in Kingston upon Thames, a busy riverside town on the borders of London and Surrey. Kingston upon Thames is a safe and attractive location. Close to the excitement of central London, the town centre provides everything students'll need, from shops to entertainment, while the parks and riverside offer a more peaceful atmosphere for studies.
Central London is less than half an hour away by train, giving students fast access to everything the city has to offer.
With a rich history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times over 1,000 years ago, students can still see many ancient buildings in the town centre. Nearby students can visit the magnificent Hampton Court Palace where King Henry VIII once lived.
Kingston upon Thames' town centre has a wide choice of cafes, lively bars, pubs and delicious, yet reasonably priced restaurants. Local entertainment includes popular student club nights as well as a modern 14-screen cinema, a 16-lane bowling alley and sports centres.
Kingston is consistently rated the safest borough in London (Metropolitan Police, 2013) and the happiest place to live in London (Rightmove, 2013). It's also the sixth happiest place to live in the UK.
From London by train: 37 minutes
Address: Penrhyn Rd, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE, United Kingdom
Learning environment
The Kingston University is revitalising its four campuses (Penrhyn Road, Kingston Hill campus, Knights Park, Roehampton Vale), opening four impressive new buildings during the past five years as part of a £123-million programme which will run to 2018. The new facilities, which include multiple projection systems, video conferencing, interactive displays and built-in voting systems, have won plaudits from staff and students alike. Each campus has a library, in which students will find not only books but: CD-Roms; DVDs and video; CDs and sheet music; printed journals, a newspaper archive and silent and group study areas. There are also 3,000 networked computers available for student use. Many of laboratories, design studios and workshops are fitted with the latest technical equipment.
The University has superb facilities for outdoor sports, including rugby, football, cricket, archery, netball and tennis. Our newly refurbished Tolworth Court sports ground has 14 football pitches; two rugby pitches; two cricket squares; mini-soccer pitches; floodlit training areas; two netball courts; three tennis courts; and a six/seven a-side hard-court football pitch. On campus fitness centre at Penrhyn Road features a modern 65-station gym with the latest cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
Highlights/Advantages
- A safe, attractive and lively riverside town in south-west London but only 25 minutes by train from central London
- A great choice of undergraduate and postgraduate degree preparation programmes and degree progression options
- A thriving, multicultural community - 2,800 international students from 133 countries
- Strong links with business and industry
- Dedicated support for international students
Ranking
- 117th in the Times University Guide 2015
- 98th in the Guardian University Guide 2015
- 107th in the Complete University Guide 2015
Accommodation
Kingston University offers a variety of options to suit students' needs.
Halls of residence
Kingston University has seven halls of residence with 2,365 rooms, all near to the university campuses. University-owned halls of residence consist of single rooms with a kitchen shared between 2-9 students, 70 per cent of which are en suite. There is a free bus service between the accommodation halls and campuses.
Privately rented flat or house share
Many students prefer to live independently in the local area rather than in the University's halls of residence. There is a strong private rented sector in Kingston and the surrounding areas, with a good range of properties available. The University helps students to find flatmates and look for the right flat or house.
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| School - course | Academic requirement | English requirement | Intakes | duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston University, London - Accounting and Finance | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £16 320 - Sep; £18 124 - June |
| Kingston University, London - Banking | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Biology | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Biochemistry | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Biological Sciences | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Business/Management | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Chemistry | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Computer Engineering | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Computing/Computer Science | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Construction | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Criminology | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Digital Media & Design | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Environment/Ecology & Conservation | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Film & Television Studies | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Finance | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Forensic sciences | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Games Development/Technology | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Geology | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - History | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Human Resource Management | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - International Studies/Relations | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Media | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Studies | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Politics/Political Science | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Psychology | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Sciences/Applied Science | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Sports Management | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Sports Science | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £12,450 |
| Kingston University, London - Strategy & Marketing | 11 or 12 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades | IELTS 4.5 (5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Business management | A level (13 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades) | IELTS 5.0 overall (a minimum 5.0 in writing & a minimum of 4.0 in all other components) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Human Resource Management | A level (13 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades) | IELTS 5.0 overall (a minimum 5.0 in writing & a minimum of 4.0 in all other components) | January,September | 3 terms (1year) | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Accounting | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - Advertising | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - Banking | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - Finance | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - History | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - Human Resource Management | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - International Studies/Relations | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - Marketing | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - Politics/Political Science | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £8,380 |
| Kingston University, London - Retail (Marketing/Management) | Bachelor`s Degree | IELTS 5.5 ( 5.5 in all subskills) | January | 2 terms | £7,900 |
| Kingston University, London - Media | A level (13 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades) | IELTS 5.0 overall (a minimum 5.0 in writing & a minimum of 4.0 in all other components) | January,September | 3 or 4 terms | £11,745 |
| Kingston University, London - Public Relations | A level (13 years Secondary School Certificate with good grades) | IELTS 5.0 overall (a minimum 5.0 in writing & a minimum of 4.0 in all other components) | January,September | 3 or 4 terms | £11,745 |