Kingston University, London

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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Kingston University - Overview & Background

   
Established

1992 – gained University Status
1899 – Kingston Technical Institute

Founder

Professor Michael Gibson 

University Type

Public Research University

University Motto

Through Learning We Progress

University City

Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames
Acceptance Rate

20-30%

Faculty to Student Ratio

1:19

Endowment

 £2.3 m

Campus Size

 99 acres

Graduation Rate

74.71%

Employment Rate

95.1%

Official Website Link

Kingston University, United Kingdom

Contact Details

+44 20 8417 9000

 

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USPs of the University 

  • list items Highly Ranked University
  • list items Diverse and Multicultural Environment 
  • list items Career-Focused Courses and High-Quality Teaching Imparted
  • list items Number 2 University for Graduate Startups in the UK
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Jobs and Placements

  • list items Standard two years post-graduate placement programme
  • list items As of 2017, 95.1% of university graduates were reported to be working or studying within six months of graduating. 
  • list items The university was named in the top 50 institutions in England for student job prospects in the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.
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Infrastructural Facilities

  • list items Kingston University maintains a picturesque dream University image with world-class top-notch facilities at its disposal. Penrhyn Road, Kingston Hill, and Towns Hall make for the students' favourite spots in the university. 

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Residence

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    Halls of Residence/ Independent living 
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    Number of Rooms: A total of 2,220 rooms
  • list items Cost of Rooms Chancellors Hall   Refurbished en-suite - £8,650 per annum. Premium en-suite - £9,200 per annum. Walkden Hall - £8,450.00 per annum Clayhill - £7,400.00 per annum.  Middle Mill - £7,550.00 per annum. Seething Wells  En suite - £7,650.00 per annum. Budget En Suite - £6,600.00 per annum. 75 Penrhyn Road 
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    Chancellors Hall   Refurbished en-suite - £8,650 per annum. Premium en-suite - £9,200 per annum.
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    Refurbished en-suite - £8,650 per annum.
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    Premium en-suite - £9,200 per annum.
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    Walkden Hall - £8,450.00 per annum
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    Clayhill - £7,400.00 per annum. 
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    Middle Mill - £7,550.00 per annum.
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    Seething Wells  En suite - £7,650.00 per annum. Budget En Suite - £6,600.00 per annum.
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    En suite - £7,650.00 per annum.
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    Budget En Suite - £6,600.00 per annum.
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    75 Penrhyn Road  Studio - £15,750 per annum.  Large Studio - £17,450 per annum. 
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    Studio - £15,750 per annum. 
  • list items
    Large Studio - £17,450 per annum. 
  • list items
    Refurbished en-suite - £8,650 per annum.
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    Premium en-suite - £9,200 per annum.
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    En suite - £7,650.00 per annum.
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    Budget En Suite - £6,600.00 per annum.
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    Studio - £15,750 per annum. 
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    Large Studio - £17,450 per annum. 
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Notable Alumni

Some famous alumni from Kingston University, London include :

  • list items Anya Gallaccio, British artist, who creates site-specific, minimalist installations and often works with organic matter
  • list items Tosin Oshinowo, Nigerian architect, creative entrepreneur, public speaker and author.
  • list items Annabel Abbs, English writer and novelist.
  • list items Lavinia Elaine Greenlaw, English poet, novelist and non-fiction writer.
  • list items Charlie Amesbury, Former rugby union footballer 
  • list items Laura Anne Harling, British actress, theatre producer and artist who has played roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company and at the Royal Opera House.
  • list items Yahya Assiri, Saudi Arabian human rights activist and former member of the Royal Saudi Air Force.
  • list items John Richmond, English fashion designer based in Italy.
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Kingston University Location

Address

  • list items River house 53-57 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames. 

Bus Stations

  • list items Cromwell Road/Fairfield (Additional free Intersite Bus service for students and staff)

Train Services

  • list items London Waterloo to Kingston Station

Nearest Airport

  • list items Heathrow and Gatwick airports

Recreational Sites

  • list items Hampton Court Palace
  • list items The Rose Theatre

Kingston University ​​​​​​Map ​Location

Address: 55-59 Penrhyn Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

 
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