Kingston University
We’re proud to be ranked a top 40 UK university and the top university in the UK for design and crafts, (which covers creative and cultural industries, graphic design, interior design, illustration, animation and product and furniture design). We’re also ranked the top university in London for bioscience, sport science, pharmacy, nursing and midwifery (Guardian league table 2021).
Kingston provides the ideal study location. The university is located in a student-friendly riverside town of Kingston upon Thames, that’s just 30 minutes from the centre of London.
There’s a lot happening at Kingston. Our new landmark building, Town House, located at our Penrhyn Road campus opened in January 2020 and provides outstanding study facilities for students, including a new library with over 1,000 study spaces, flexible learning areas, a covered courtyard, cafes, dance studios and roof top gardens.
You’ll be connected to a range of activities aimed to help you develop inside and outside of the classroom, from studying abroad to learning a new language with our free, Kingston Language Scheme. Some of the best things about going to university are all the clubs and societies that you can join, and at Kingston you can choose from over 100 of them.
The best way to get a feel for what it's like to live and study at Kingston University is to join us at one of our virtual Open Days. You'll get to find out more about our courses, speak to the lecturers that teach them and the students who are studying them and find out about the wide variety of support available to you, including advice on student finance and understanding the UCAS process.
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Teaching Excellence Framework Award (TEF)
Here at Kingston University, we have been awarded the Bronze certification for delivering teaching, learning and outcomes for our students that meet rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.
Open Days
Our next virtual Open Days take place on:
- Saturday 2 October 2021
- Saturday 23 October 2021
- Wednesday 10 November 2021
To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.
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- Saturday 2nd October 2021
- All subjects included
- Undergraduate
- find out more
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- Saturday 23rd October 2021
- All subjects included
- Undergraduate
- find out more
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- Wednesday 10th November 2021
- All subjects included
- Undergraduate
- find out more
Travel Information
Almost all of London’s most iconic landmarks are within a 30 minute train ride from Kingston. Each campus at Kingston University has its own unique character. Linked together by the University's free intersite bus service they combine state-of-the-art facilities with a friendly study environment. Buses also run both locally and from other parts of London. Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Kingston station (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 28–33 minutes) or Surbiton station (midweek 10 trains per hour, journey times 15–32 minutes) for Penrhyn Road and Knights Park campus sites.
Featured Societies
Dance Society
The Dance Society has 7 winning competition teams, in Ballet, Latin, Tap, Hip Hop, Novice Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary.We like to think of ourselves as a family and welcome anyone who wants to become a part of that, and has a passion for dance!
Italian Society
The Bella Italia Society aims to share the best of the Italian culture by focusing on its most interesting traits such as movies, cuisine, and anything that could make its members have fun together. Everyone is welcome to join us during our trip through the beauties of this country.
Cinema Appreciation Society
Whether you're a hardcore film buff, or just want to watch films on the big screen, come along and join them! They screen films from every conceivable genre: foreign language films, animated films, independent, documentaries, comedies, thrillers - anything you can possibly imagine!
Connect UK International Society
To help international students network with each other and UK home students, make new friends from another culture, acclimatise to the Kingston area and to practice language skills.
Personal Development Society
The society is determined to bring about the full potential of all its members through goal setting, accountability coaching, workshops and peer-to-peer mentoring. This society will help you take those steps that will be crucial to your development and will provide you with opportunities you never knew were available.
Other Contact Details
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Address:
Kingston University
River House
53–57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1LQ
Tel: +44 (0)203 510 0106
For general enquiries about applications and admissions:
Email: [email protected]
