NCUK University Partner
Kingston University London
Kingston University London combines academic reputation with its London location, with a stated focus on teaching quality, innovation and inclusivity, and on equipping students with the future skills they need for the 21st-century workplace.
Its four campuses sit in and around Kingston town centre, linked by a free intersite bus. Kingston upon Thames itself is on the Thames, close to Hampton Court Palace and two royal parks, and the university describes it as one of London’s safest boroughs.
Central London is about 30 minutes away by train, with two mainline stations and bus routes nearby, and both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are accessible by road and public transport.
Top 10
UK, seven subject areas (Guardian University Guide 2024)
Top 50
UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
International Success Support Scholarship (Undergraduate)
£2,500 per year for up to three years towards tuition fees, for eligible courses starting September 2026; no application needed.
International Success Support Scholarship (Postgraduate)
£2,500 towards tuition fees in the first year, for eligible courses starting January or September 2026; no application needed.
Student life and support
Student life runs through the Union of Kingston Students, with clubs, societies, sport and fitness activities including the Kingston Cougars American football team and Kingston Rowing Club, plus a range of academic and cultural societies.
Support covers academic guidance, learning support and mental health services, specialist help for international students with language, cultural adjustment and visa advice, and further support for disabled students, mature students and others with additional needs, alongside finance, healthcare and faith services.
Accommodation and facilities
Halls of residence include Seething Wells, Walkden Hall and Middle Mill, described as modern and secure.
Facilities include labs, media areas and lecture halls, Town House (home to the library, dance studios and flexible spaces), Knights Park for art, design and architecture, and a Fitness Centre and Sports Park.
Careers and sustainability
The Careers and Employability Service offers workshops, events, online resources and one-to-one faculty-aligned advisers.
Sustainability initiatives focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable transport, with activities such as Green Impact and Sustainability Week.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to Kingston University London, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.