Colleges & Universities in the United Kingdom

Kingston University

country rank  80
world rank  845

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University Overview

Founded in 1992, Kingston University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kingston upon Thames (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), London. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Kingston University (KUL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Kingston University (KUL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KUL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kingston University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kingston University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kingston University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Kingston University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym KUL
Founded 1992 Origins date back to 1899 as Kingstone Technical Institute
Motto Per Scientiam Progredimur
Through learning we progress
Colours
Mascot Cougar
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University Location

Address River House 53-57, High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ London
United Kingdom
Kingston University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Kingston University Phone Number (20) 8417 9000
Kingston University Fax Number (20) 8417 7178
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Recognition and Accreditation

Kingston University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kingston University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kingston University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Association for Nutrition (AfN)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System)
  • General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Kingston University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Kingston University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Kingston University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Kingston University's academic range and degree level offering.



Kingston University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Kingston University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Kingston University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Kingston University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Kingston University.



Kingston University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Kingston University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Kingston University Admission Info


Kingston University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Kingston University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Kingston University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Kingston University has more than 6400 international students.

Kingston University's Admission Office Admission Office



(20) 8547 7053


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Kingston University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Kingston University Size and Profile


Kingston University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Kingston University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Kingston University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Kingston University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kingston University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Kingston University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Kingston University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Kingston University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Kingston University Facilities


Kingston University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Kingston University's Library


Kingston University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Kingston University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Kingston University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Kingston University Services


Kingston University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Kingston University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Kingston University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Kingston University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Kingston University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Kingston University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Kingston University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Kingston University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kingston University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • MillionPlus
  • Universities UK


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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