| Location | Kingston, United Kingdom | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 16499 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1992 | Estimated Cost of Living | 9207 GBP |
| Address | River House 53–57 High Street Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 1LQ |
Kingston University London (abbreviated KUL) is a public research university located within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon the Thames, in South West London, England. Its roots go back to the Kingston Technical Institute, founded in 1899. It received university status in 1992, before which the institution was known as Kingston Polytechnic.
Kingston has over 19,000 students and a turnover of £192 million. It has four campuses situated in Kingston and Roehampton. The university specializes in the arts, design, fashion, science, engineering, and business and is organised into four faculties: Kingston School of Art (KSA), Faculty of Business and Social Sciences (which combines Kingston Business School (KBS) and the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences), Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education and Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Computing (SEC). The Kingston Business School (KBS) is the CNAA Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree approved.
Kingston is ranked 48th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2020 and the top 250 in the world for Business & Economics by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019. In 2017, the university won The Guardian University Award for teaching excellence Kingston is a member of the European University Association, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the University Alliance group.
Kingston University is much more than a place of education; it will prepare you for employment and life in the future. It is ranked within the top 50 universities in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2020) and is one of the most diverse and multicultural university in the country (The Guardian, 2015).
Offering career-focused courses and excellent teaching, the University is the perfect place for ambitious students with big plans in the business. This is why the institution is proud to be considered the number 2 university for graduate start-ups in the UK (Higher Education Statistics Agency figures, 2017).
The University is based in the beautiful riverside town of Kingston upon the Thames. It is a safe, student-friendly town and just 25 minutes from the centre of London, presenting students with easy access to the world capital for business, finance and culture. *
Campus life
Campus life is an important part of Kingston University. There are four teaching campuses at Kingston, each with their own distinctive character and a range of facilities. The University is investing £260 million to transform these facilities over the next ten years.
Penrhyn Road campus is close to Kingston town centre. It is a vibrant campus where you will find the Union of Kingston Students, as well as sports and fitness facilities. The Knights Park campus is located by the River Thames and is home to the University’s art and design programmes.
At Roehampton Vale campus, you will find high-tech labs and specialist engineering equipment, nestled four miles away from the bustle of Kingston town centre. You will begin your journey at the Kingston Hill campus, home to the International Study Centre. This campus is just three miles from the town centre, close to the beautiful Richmond Park. Surrounded by woodland, the international atmosphere here creates a true community feel.
Multicultural welcome
Kingston University is home to students from over 140 different countries. As well as this international atmosphere on campus, the University’s close proximity to central London allows for you to experience life in the United Kingdom’s most international city.
By studying at Kingston, you will be exposed to more than just the British culture. The University even offers free lessons in nine different languages, so you can develop more academic skills whilst gaining an even deeper multicultural perspective.
Essential workplace experience
Kingston offers a number of degrees which offer practical work experience. In a job market where you need to be better than your competition, work experience with a relevant employer gives a distinct edge to your employability.
Placements give you the chance to:
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