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Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames, London, London, United Kingdom
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Why study at Kingston University?
Explore creative thinking and practical learning at Kingston University London. With roots dating back to 1899, Kingston offers courses across art, design, fashion, business, engineering, computing, health and the social sciences. Kingston School of Art provides a specialist creative environment, while the University’s wider courses connect academic learning with professional skills, specialist facilities and opportunities to work on practical projects. Its location in Kingston upon Thames gives students a welcoming riverside setting with the opportunities of central London within easy reach.
At a glance
Kingston University in numbers
- 4Campuses
- 1899Founded
- #686QS World Ranking 2027
- 1001–1200THE World Ranking 2027
- #55Guardian 2026
- #75THE REF ranking 2021
- 20,000Students
Rankings
How it ranks
#686
QS World University Rankings 2027
1001–1200
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#55
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#75
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
Campus life
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Penrhyn Road Campus
The University’s main student hub is close to Kingston town centre and home to the landmark Town House, Kingston Students’ Union and central student services. Specialist facilities support subjects including computing, mathematics, civil engineering, pharmacy, forensic science and the social sciences.
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Kingston Hill Campus
This leafy campus is home to business, education, health, social care and music students. Facilities include clinical simulation laboratories, a Bloomberg trading room, recording studios, performance spaces and dedicated learning facilities.
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Kingston School of Art, Knights Park
Set beside the Hogsmill River, Knights Park is the creative home of Kingston School of Art. Architecture, art, fashion and design students work in specialist studios and workshops with access to digital production equipment, exhibition spaces and the Stanley Picker Gallery.
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Roehampton Vale Campus
Dedicated to aerospace, automotive and mechanical engineering, Roehampton Vale provides a practical environment for designing, building and testing ideas. Facilities include wind tunnels, automotive workshops, engineering laboratories, rapid prototyping equipment and specialist simulation software.
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Scholarships
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- International Merit-Based Scholarship
- International Success Support Scholarship
- Family Bursary
- Study Abroad, Summer School and Exchange Student Bursary
- Postgraduate Progression Discount
- MBA International Scholarship
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