Kingston University offers a wide range of internationally recognized qualifications and a multicultural and supportive community. The university is in an attractive and busy riverside area, within 25 minutes train journey of central London; one of the world’s most exciting, historic and culturally rich capitals. Kingston is consistently rated one of the safest and happiest boroughs in London.

Overview

Both Heathrow and Gatwick (London’s international airports) are very close to Kingston, so going home to the US is never an issue. London is serviced by many budget airlines, making it an ideal base for visiting the rest of the UK, Ireland and Europe. You can also take the Eurostar train and reach Paris or Brussels in only a couple of hours.
Kingston's wide-ranging courses are specifically designed to equip you with the most relevant skills for the world of work. Many of these have been developed in consultation with professional organizations and carry professional accreditation, and their undergraduate business and law courses include an innovative year-long ‘business experience’, while still only taking three years to complete. Many of Kingston’s staff develop close links with business and industry or still work in their chosen fields. They also accept transfer students into the second year of many of their undergraduate programs.
At Kingston University, you will have excellent opportunities to develop both your academic knowledge and career skills and to have a fun, exciting and life-changing experience.
The university has students from over 150 countries, including North and Latin American students on both full degree and Study Abroad programs.
As one of their 3,500+ international students you’ll benefit from a significant amount of support, including: academic and pastoral support; visa and immigration advice; career support from their KU Talent department and assistance with your Federal Loan. They offer a comprehensive International Arrivals and Orientation program when you arrive, which is designed to help you settle in at Kingston and make friends.  This includes a free airport pick-up service, full international orientation, social events and an ‘Understanding Britain’ short course, which examines British life and culture with day trips to places of historic interest.   Before you arrive, you will be supported with lots of helpful, practical advice on how to prepare for life at Kingston University, including information about money, insurance and the British healthcare system.
Excellent learning environment
They are investing $180,000 000 until 2018 in developing campuses and facilities, so you will benefit from the best teaching environment, including innovative computing, e-learning and library facilities. Many of their laboratories, design studios, and workshops are fitted with cutting-edge technical equipment.

Specific information

• Student population: 19,918 students across 4 campuses
• Number of international students: 3,534 non-UK students
• Location and setting: Kingston upon Thames, South West London. Busy town on the riverside, 25 minutes by train from central London but also surrounded by beautiful countryside
• Closest airports: Heathrow (approximately one hour by bus); Gatwick (approximately one hour by train)
• Date of establishment: 1992
• Areas of expertise: Creative Writing, Journalism, Art & Design, Business, Graduate Creative Economy courses
• Undergraduate courses: Architecture and landscape, Art and design, Building and construction, Business, Chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, Computing, Criminology, Drama, dance, film, TV, media and music, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environment, Geography, Geology and Earth sciences, Health and social care sciences, History, international relations and politics, Humanities, Journalism, language and literature, Law, Life sciences, Management, Mathematics and statistics, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Sport sciences, Surveying.
• Postgraduate courses: Accounting, finance and banking, Architecture and landscape, Art and design, Business, Business information technology, Chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, Computing and information systems, Creative industries and the creative economy, Creative writing, journalism and publishing, Criminology, Digital media, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environment and hazards, Geographical information systems and science, Healthcare, History, international relations and politics, Human resource management, Humanities, Law, Life sciences, Management (General), Marketing, Music, Performance, film and media, Psychology, Social sciences, Social work, Surveying and planning.
• Cost of tuition per year:    Undergraduate:  £11,700 - £14,100  .
                                      Graduate: £12,500 – £14,300
                                      MBA: £18,900
• Accommodation costs per week (on campus): from £111.25

For more information, please visit website: http://www.kingston.ac.uk/

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