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Kingston University

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176 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
54
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Overview

Kingston University information

Level of study
Undergraduate75%Postgraduate25%
Mode of study
Full-time92%Part-time8%
Gender ratio
Female60%Male40%Other0%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
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 £9,250 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£24.8k

Average graduate salary

82%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

87%

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 29 October 2025, Saturday 8 November 2025

Postgraduate

Wednesday 19 November 2025

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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 2026

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128-144 UCAS points
Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points
Civil Engineering

MEng (Eur) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-136 UCAS points
Civil Engineering with Professional Placement

MEng (Eur) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
128-144 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
128-144 UCAS points
128-144 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering)

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
Architecture

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
128-144 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology)

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
Fashion with Professional Placement

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
Electronic Products Engineering with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
Fashion

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
Mechanical Engineering with Professional Placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

128-144 UCAS points
Robotic Engineering & Artificial Intelligence

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120-136 UCAS points
Social Work

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

Kingston University reviews

(4)
Based on 176 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)

8 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)

7 months ago

Adult nursing

It’s great but could be better

(4)

7 months 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)

8 months 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)

8 months 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)

8 months 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)

8 months ago

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.

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

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

low

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?

85%

med

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

84%

low

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

84%

med

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

84%

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?

86%

med

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

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

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

82%

med

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

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

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

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

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

85%

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?

86%

med

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

74%

med

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

87%

med

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

82%

med

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

72%

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?

76%

low

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

79%

med

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

87%

med

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

85%

med

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

74%

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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