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Kingston University

(3.9)
110 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
60
88
97

Overview

Kingston University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 75%Postgraduate 25%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
18,825
Source: HESA
About Kingston University

UCAS Code: K84

At Kingston University, welcoming differences is our greatest strength.

When you join us you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community. Our students benefit from a practice-based, hands-on education and we work with industry partners to create courses for tomorrow’s jobs market. This means that you’ll gain the skills you need to future-proof your career.

Source: Kingston University
Tuition fees at Kingston University
  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £7,293 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£22.6k

Average graduate salary

86%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

86%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Kingston University

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Kingston University

Kingston University open days

Undergraduate

Wednesday 4 June 2025, Saturday 5 July 2025, Saturday 4 October 2025, Wednesday 29 October 2025, Saturday 8 November 2025

Postgraduate

Wednesday 25 June 2025, Wednesday 15 October 2025, Wednesday 19 November 2025

Source: Kingston University

Courses

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Here are Kingston University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

128-144 UCAS points

Electronic Products Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

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128-144 UCAS points

Robotic Engineering & Artificial Intelligence

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

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128-144 UCAS points

Robotic Engineering & Artificial Intelligence with Professional Placement

BEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Fashion

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Civil Engineering with Professional Placement

MEng (Eur) 5 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering) with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Midwifery with Registered Midwife

BMid (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Architecture

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering)

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points

Civil Engineering

MEng (Eur) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology)

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Fashion with Professional Placement

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

Kingston University reviews & discussions

(3.9)
Based on 110 reviews from Kingston University's students and alumni
5 star
33%
4 star
36%
3 star
22%
2 star
6%
1 star
2%
Top Review
(5)

2 months ago

I've had a really positive experience studying at Kingston University - the local area (Kingston-upon-Thames) has a buzzing high street whilst maintai...

3rd year

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Adult nursing

Don’t really know much about this but they’re okay

(4)

1 month ago

Adult nursing

It’s great but could be better

(4)

1 month ago

Graduate
Banking

The uni life is quite an exciting and transformative experience for an international student like me. I get to explore new ideas and meet new people from diverse backgrounds as Kingston University has great diversity. There is always something happening on campus, like hanging out with other student...

(3)

1 month ago

Graduate
Banking

I am an international student, so the cost of living is not that bad here compared to where I come from. Therefore, have not had any financial issues.

(5)

1 month ago

Graduate
Banking

The university supports all students in every aspect such as mental health, career advice, financial support academic writing support, etc. I have been supported in my career path and CV writing with a career advisor provided by the university.

(3)

1 month ago

Graduate
Banking

I am very much satisfied with the facilities on campus. I live in a student accommodation on campus, which is only 2 minutes from my classroom. we have great canteens. The business school has 3 canteens, so you have different choices. The Uni bus is also free, which makes it easy to get around.

(4)

1 month ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate Kingston University on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

60%

Nightlife

med

57%

Political

med

68%

Creative

high

55%

Sporty

low

63%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

81%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

76%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

83%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

73%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

73%

low

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

76%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

85%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

86%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

70%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

78%

med

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