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Kingston University, UK

  • Kingston, England
  • Rank

    801–1000

  • Established

    1899

  • Programs

    100++

Overview

Times Higher Education Rankings

801–1000

Total Students

20853

Total No. of International Students

3000

Acceptance Rate

20-30%

Kingston University, UK is a London-based public University. It was established in 1899 as Kingston Technical Institute. Currently, it has four campuses, Penrhyn Road campus, Kingston Hill campus, Knights Park, and Roehampton Vale campus. The academic staff and teaching at Kingston University are divided into four faculties, Faculty of Art, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment. The University focuses on providing all its students with an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment. It believes in challenging its students to think and act differently so that everyone in their University feels like they are included in the University's community. The University has a staff of more than 2,000 members who are dedicated to supporting and managing over 16,500 students. The University's notable alumni include Ben Barnes (actor), Angie Bowie (journalist), Jasper Morrison (product design), and Richard Bryant (photography).

 

Why choose Kingston University?

The University is located in southwest London, a vibrant area that is only 30 mins away from central London. Kingston is rated one of the safest as well as the second happiest place to live in London. The University has invested £123 million across its four campuses to provide students with an excellent learning environment. Some of the top reasons to study at Kingston University as an international student are:

Diverse and Multicultural Environment

Kingston Welcomes students from many backgrounds and nationalities. Over 22% of the students in University are overseas students. Currently, students from about 140 nationalities are studying at the University. It is very proud of its diverse community. Also, the University provides an opportunity for all students to meet other students from different nationalities and gain knowledge about their cultures and ethics.

Moreover, students from different parts of the world offer unique skills and experiences. They also contribute new ideas and approaches to the University's community. This enriches the learning environment and adds to your global experience.

Career Focused Learning

The University's teaching is focused on equipping students with specific skills required to compete in today's world. The dedicated faculties of the concerned course ensure to offer all the support and guidance related to the subject. They provide a direction and pathway to make the best career out of that course. While some courses at University are designed in partnership with industry experts to offer industry-specific knowledge to students. Certain courses also carry professional accreditation from established organisations such as AACSB, the EPAS, the AMBA and the Small Business Charter.

Supporting and Welcoming Community

No matter whatever challenge you face as an international student, Kingston University will support you every step – from meeting you at the airport to offering you career advice and free English language classes during your studies. The University has various support services for international students, including accommodation, a health centre, and a Faith and spirituality centre. It also provides careers and employability services for students. The careers and employability services at the university help students prepare their resumes and hunt for suitable and best jobs.

 

Key Features

  • More than 5,400 international students from 140+ countries

  • 70% of its research was considered either world-leading or internationally excellent by REF

  • 3,000 student-facing PCs across 4 campuses

  • Top 5 universities in London for 21 subject areas

  • Kingston School of Art's fashion degree is among the best in the world

  • About 2,000 members of the staff

  • World-class labs and modern research technology

  • The average yearly salary of international students at Kingston University is projected to be between £22,000 - £25,000.

Kingston University Courses & Fees

Course Fees

UG Fees: 1751000 INR

PG Fees: 1905500 INR

Kingston University Courses

Kingston University courses constitutes of a wide and diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and postgraduate research courses to all international students. The courses at the University will help students develop the skills and abilities they'll need to succeed in their careers. Whereas many courses at the University are designed to prepare students for their chosen career with industry experience, undergraduate placements, and postgraduate placement.

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Admission Criteria

Intake’s deadline

Fall : June 2024, Spring: October 2024

Kingston University is known for its quality of Education. To apply as an international student in Kingston, you must fulfil certain admission requirements of the University. Kingston University's acceptance rate is roughly 20% - 30%. Students must appear for any of the English proficiency tests as an admission on the basis of MOI (Medium of Instruction) is not accepted. The exact admission criteria for the undergraduate, postgraduate, and postgraduate research courses are mentioned below.

 

Kingston University Entry Requirements

Eligibility

Undergraduate

Post Graduate

Doctorate (PhD)

Academics

6.0 - 6.5

6.5

6.5 - 7.0

IELTS

Overall 6.0 and 5.5 in all elements

Overall 6.5 and 5.5 in all elements

Overall 6.5 and 5.5 in all elements

TOEFL

80 R=20, L=19, S=21, W=20

88 R=22, L=21, S=23, W=22

88 R=22, L=21, S=23, W=22

PTE

59 R, L, S, W = 59

59 R, L, S, W = 59

73 R, L, S, W = 73

MOI

Not accepted

Not accepted

Not accepted

LOR 

Required

Required

Required

Work Experience

-

-

-

 

Note: The University do not accept Best Scores. The test results must come from one single test.

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Kingston University Scholarships

Kingston University has been offering scholarships for more than 120 years. They believe in supporting academically excellent students. Some of the top scholarships available at Kingston University are mentioned below.

S.No. Scholarship Name Max Scholarship amount Scholarship Type Number of Awards
1 International Development awards scholarships £5,000
2 Alumni discount 10% tuition fee discount
3 Kingston School of Art Sino-British Fellowship Trust Up to £10,000

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University City Kingston, England
Size of city Small
Population of City 43013

Address 55-59 Penrhyn Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE, United Kingdom
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Phone 44 (0)20 8417 3629/3650
Email international@kingston.ac.uk
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