Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position43rd percentile
Official source →
University profile
Kingston University in profile
Kingston University is a university. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1992
Founded
Gold
TEF award
244
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for Kingston University, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position18th percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position58th percentile
Official source →Provider percentiles are StudySmarter calculations across providers with sufficient comparable coverage. Missing or stale dimensions are omitted, and small differences should not be overinterpreted. No commercial review scores are used.
Subject strengths
Kingston University ranks in the UK top 10 for 1 subject. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#10 Art & Design#18 Building#19 Creative Writing#19 Forensic Science#22 Nursing
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where Kingston University ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About Kingston University
Kingston University is a university, founded in 1992.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Gold award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in Holmwood House, Grove Crescent, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2EE.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Kingston University at a glance.
1992
Founded
Kingston Upon Thames
Location
244
Programmes listed
University
Institution type
Gold
TEF award
Ways to study
How you can study at Kingston University:
On campus
Full-time
The standard route at Kingston University, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to Kingston University through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, Kingston University considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to Kingston University through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at Kingston University
244 programmes at Kingston University. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Creative and Cultural Industries: Art Direction | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence | BEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| 3D Design Innovation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Education: Supporting Inclusion and Wellbeing | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Social Work | BA (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Architecture | BA (Hons) | Architecture |
| Creative & Professional Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Early Years Teaching and Learning | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Media Content and Communications | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Accounting & Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| 3D Design Innovation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Creative & Professional Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Creative and Cultural Industries: Design Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Creative and Cultural Industries: Events and Experiences Design | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Dance | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Dance and Drama | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Drama | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Early Years Teaching and Learning (Graduate Practitioner) | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Fashion | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion Promotion and Communication | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion Promotion and Communication | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Filmmaking | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Filmmaking: Post Production | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Filmmaking: Production | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fine Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Graphic Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Illustration Animation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Interaction Design | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Interaction Design | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Interior Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Music Technology | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Photography | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Photography and Print | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Primary Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Product and Furniture Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Working with Children and Young People:Social Pedagogy | BA (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aviation Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aviation Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aviation Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronic Products Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronic Products Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronic Products Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence | BEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence | BEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Midwifery | BMid (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Midwifery | BMid (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Accounting & Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting & Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Adult Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Adult Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Architectural Technology | BSc (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architectural Technology | BSc (Hons) | Architecture |
| Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Aviation Operations | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aviation Operations | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aviation Operations | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aviation Operations with Commercial Pilot Training | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aviation Operations with Commercial Pilot Training | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aviation Operations with Commercial Pilot Training | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Building Surveying | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Building Surveying | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Building Surveying | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Business and Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Business and Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Business and Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Business Economics | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Economics | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Economics | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management & Marketing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management & Marketing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management & Marketing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Business Management and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Business Management and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Business Management and Supply Chain | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and Supply Chain | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and Supply Chain | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Children's Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Children's Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Climate Resilience and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Climate Resilience and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Climate Resilience and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Construction Project Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Construction Project Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Construction Project Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Forensic Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Forensic Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Forensic Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Cyber Security and Digital Forensics | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Cyber Security and Digital Forensics | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Cyber Security and Digital Forensics | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Digital Media Technology | BSc (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Digital Media Technology | BSc (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Digital Media Technology | BSc (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Financial Economics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Financial Economics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Financial Economics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Forensic Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Forensic Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Forensic Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Forensic Science | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Forensic Science | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Forensic Science | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Game Development | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Game Development | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Game Development | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| International Business | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Law & Criminal Justice | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Law & Criminal Justice | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Law & Criminal Justice | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Learning Disabilities Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Learning Disabilities Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Marketing & Advertising | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Marketing & Advertising | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Marketing & Advertising | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Mental Health Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Mental Health Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Pharmaceutical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmaceutical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmaceutical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Counselling | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Counselling | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Counselling | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Psychology with Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Psychology with Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Quantity Surveying | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Quantity Surveying | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Quantity Surveying | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Real Estate Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Real Estate Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Real Estate Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Sport and Exercise Science | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Exercise Science | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Exercise Science | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sports and Exercise Science (Coaching & Physical Education) | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sports and Exercise Science (Coaching & Physical Education) | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sports and Exercise Science (Coaching & Physical Education) | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| FDS Maternity Support Worker | Degree | General Studies |
| International Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| International Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| International Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) | MEng | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) | MEng | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Electronic Products Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Electronic Products Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) | MEng | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) | MEng | Engineering |
| Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence | MEng | Computer Science |
| Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence | MEng | Computer Science |
| Pharmacy | MPharm (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacy | MPharm (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacy with Biopharmaceutics | MPharm (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| MPharmSci (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science | Degree | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Adult and Mental Health Nursing | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Children's and Learning Disabilities Nursing | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
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Campus & locations
Kingston University is a campus-based university in Kingston Upon Thames.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Kingston Upon Thames
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at Kingston University in Kingston Upon Thames. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
18,815
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
22%
International
students from outside the UK
24%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White34%
Asian27%
Black24%
Mixed7%
Other8%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is Kingston University right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Kingston Upon Thames
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Kingston University, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Kingston University awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Gold award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Kingston Upon Thames with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Kingston University’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Gold
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Kingston University awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Gold for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about Kingston University
Is Kingston University officially recognised?
Yes. Kingston University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How highly is Kingston University rated?
Kingston University is holds a Gold TEF award for teaching quality.
What can I study at Kingston University?
244 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Kingston University?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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