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Kingston University, London

Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames

  • #601-610 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • HighResearch Output
  • 16,607Total Students
  • 886Faculty
  • 7,403Int'l Students
QS Global World Ranking
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Status
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Research Output
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Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

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While studying is a key part of university life, we encourage our students to enjoy the fantastic activities available and to take part in the many social events. These include student clubs, societies, sports and leisure activities and students' union events. You can also take part in volunteering opportunities available at Kingston University. 

Along with the University's four modern campuses, Kingston has endless green spaces and beautiful riverside, with amazing entertainment, shopping, food and more in the centre. And you're only 25 minutes away from London – for more fun, study and career opportunities.

About

While studying is a key part of university life, we encourage our students to enjoy the fantastic activities available and to take part in the many social events. These include student clubs, societies, sports and leisure activities and students' union events. You can also take part in volunteering opportunities available at Kingston University. 

Along with the University's four modern campuses, Kingston has endless green spaces and beautiful riverside, with amazing entertainment, shopping, food and more in the centre. And you're only 25 minutes away from London – for more fun, study and career opportunities.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2014
    #471-480
  • 2015
    #501-550
  • 2016
    #471-480
  • 2017
    #501-550
  • 2018
    #501-550
  • 2019
    #591-600
  • 2020
    #591-600
  • 2021
    #581-590
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #601-610
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Student & Staff

Total students
16,607

27%
73%

International students
7,403

46%
54%

Total faculty staff
886

243
643

Total students
16,607

27%
73%

International students
7,403

46%
54%

Total faculty staff
886

643
243
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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River House , Kingston upon Thames , United Kingdom , KT1 1LQ

London, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom , London , United Kingdom ,

Isleworth, United Kingdom

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Isleworth, United Kingdom , Isleworth , United Kingdom ,

Stratford, United Kingdom

The Building Crafts College,

Stratford, United Kingdom , Stratford , United Kingdom ,

London, United Kingdom

St George's, University of London,

Cranmer Terrace , London , United Kingdom , SW17 0RE

London, United Kingdom

South Thames College,

London, United Kingdom , London , United Kingdom ,

Wimbledon, United Kingdom

Roehampton Vale campus,

Friars Avenue , Wimbledon , United Kingdom , SW15 3DW

Twickenham, United Kingdom

Richmond Upon Thames College,

Twickenham, United Kingdom , Twickenham , United Kingdom ,

Oxford, United Kingdom

Oxford,

Oxford, United Kingdom , Oxford , United Kingdom ,

Norwich, United Kingdom

Norwich,

Norwich, United Kingdom , Norwich , United Kingdom ,

Epsom, United Kingdom

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT),

Epsom, United Kingdom , Epsom , United Kingdom ,

London, United Kingdom

Newham Training and Education Centre (NEWTEC),

London, United Kingdom , London , United Kingdom ,

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Newcastle,

Newcastle, United Kingdom , Newcastle , United Kingdom ,

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Kingston School of Art, Knights Park,

Grange Road , Kingston upon Thames , United Kingdom , KT1 2QJ

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Penrhyn Road campus,

Penrhyn Road , Kingston upon Thames , United Kingdom , KT1 2EE

London, United Kingdom

Kingston Hill,

Kingston Hill , London , United Kingdom ,

London, United Kingdom

Kingston College,

London, United Kingdom , London , United Kingdom ,

London, United Kingdom

Kensington and Chelsea College,

London, United Kingdom , London , United Kingdom ,

Guildford, United Kingdom

Guildford College,

Guildford, United Kingdom , Guildford , United Kingdom ,

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff,

Cardiff, United Kingdom , Cardiff , United Kingdom ,

Weybridge, United Kingdom

Brooklands College, Weybridge Campus,

Weybridge, United Kingdom , Weybridge , United Kingdom ,

Neu-Ulm, Germany

Neu Ulm University,

Wileystraße 1 , Neu-Ulm , Germany , 89231

Salisbury, United Kingdom

MoD Boscombe Down,

Amesbury , Salisbury , United Kingdom , SP4 0JF

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Kingston Business School, Kingston Hill,

Campus , Kingston upon Thames , United Kingdom , KT2 7LB

Barry, United Kingdom

International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) Cardiff,

Cardiff Airport Business Park, Rhoose , Barry , United Kingdom , CF62 3DP

London, United Kingdom

Design Museum, London,

224-238 Kensington High Street , London , United Kingdom , W8 6AG

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff and Vale College,

City Centre Campus , Cardiff , United Kingdom , CF10 5FE

Christchurch, United Kingdom

Bournemouth Commercial Flight Training Centre,

Aviation Park West, 33 Bellman Road , Christchurch , United Kingdom , BH23 6ED

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