Kingston University

Kingston University London, rooted in the Kingston Technical Institute established in 1899, became a full university in 1992. Located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, just 30 minutes from central London, it serves around 17,000 students across four campuses including Penrhyn Road, the main hub. The institution excels in arts, design, fashion, engineering, science, business, and health sciences, organized into four faculties: Kingston School of Art, Business and Social Sciences, Health Science Social Care and Education, and Engineering Computing and the Environment. Renowned for graduate employability and start-ups, it holds a Gold rating in all Teaching Excellence Framework categories. Research impacts global challenges, with 70% rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest REF. Students benefit from practice-based learning, innovative facilities, and strong industry links fostering creativity and professional skills. Kingston emphasizes future skills, diversity, and social mobility, preparing graduates for dynamic careers in a vibrant riverside setting blending urban access with community focus.