Kingston University

2014 League Table Ranking 101
2014 Overall Score 503
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Kingston University welcomes students from around the world and prides itself in being truly diverse.
With over 4,000 international representing more than 150 different nations around the world, our learning environment is enriched with global opinions, experiences and skills.

Kingston University offers a comprehensive International Welcome and Orientation programme that includes everything from: an airport pickup service, to social events, to useful seminars about studying in the UK, to help with opening a bank account and registering with the NHS.
Prior to arrival we also: run a pre-arrival webinar, create a pre-intake Facebook page for you to meet other students and send you a series of email relating to everything you need to know before you leave for the UK.

Kingston University has a range of high-quality halls of residence that are located close to the campuses and suit a wide range of budgets.
For students who wish to live independently in a flat or a house there is a strong private rented sector in Kingston and the surrounding areas, with a good range of properties available.
Our Accommodation Service offers a free and friendly service to help you find the right place to live during your studies, including a student-to-student notice board to help you find flatmates, a property vacancy list and a list of local letting agents, as well as help and advice with housing issues.
All international who apply for halls accommodation in good time are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in their first year of study (providing you meet eligibility criteria).
University accommodation is self-catering, with internet.
International students are allocated flats evenly across the University's accommodation, and mixed regardless of course, gender and nationality.
Kingston is a split-campus University, with halls located within close proximity of study sites.
Students do not have to move out of their accommodation duriing the Christmas and Easter vacations.
Fees for 2012–13: standard halls £99.25–124.50 per week; superior options £164–224 per week.

Most degree courses at Kingston University require a minimum:

Academic IELTS of 6.0-6.5 (with no element lower than 5.5); or
iBT TOEFL of 80-88 (with minimum scores per element: R=18, L=17, S=20, W=17); or
pass International GCSE English Language Examination at minimum grade C or above.

Kingston University awards more than £200,000 worth of partial scholarships to international students* every year. Each scholarship is work £3,500 per year of study.
In addition to this Kingston offers a 10% discount off tuition fees for international students who are applying for a full-time programme and are either: returning to Kingston University after successfully completing a programme here*; or have a family connection to Kingston University*; or have completed an international exchange programme at Kingston University* (*conditions apply).

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International Office
Kingston University
Swan Wing of River House
53–57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
London
KT1 1LQ

We have a wide range of student clubs, societies and interest groups that may be of interest to international students.
These include: Connect UK International Society; Oriental Community; Islamic Society; French Society; Hindu Society; Scandinavian Society.