The Middle East

This guide is for students from the Middle East interested in studying at Kingston University.

Studying at Kingston

Kingston University has welcomed students from the the Middle East into many departments, including Engineering, Business, Law and Accounting.

Academic excellence

Students from the the Middle East are attracted to Kingston University by its international reputation in teaching quality, supportive learning environment and proximity to London.

In 2011 The Sunday Times noted that "Kingston has one of the best teaching records of the country's modern universities with 15 subjects rated excellent under the now abandoned teaching assessment programme. It sets out to make sure students have transferable skills and offers a range of work-based courses."

Campus development

"The university has revitalised its four campuses, opening three impressive new buildings as part of a £123m investment programme which will run to 2018." The Times, 2010

"Kingston has embarked on an ambitious investment programme costing £123m and running until 2018. Three new buildings are up and running, including an impressive £20m six-storey building for teaching and learning." The Guardian, 2010

What our students say

"It is a good school and the professors are supportive. The facilities are good." Ruba Hatem Haj Moh'd, Filmmaking MA (Jordan)

Talib Mohammed Albatati from Saudi Arabia said, "I found out about the University from website and friends." He said his course would help his career development because "back home with a Kingston University degree most of the companies like Kingston students", and "the amazing life and great student life, makes life so great!" Talib Mohammed Albatati, IT

Mutaib Al Otaibi said "The staff were determined to help me to achieve. They provided constant support and empowerment. The course created opportunities for me and offered me career progression. If I had not done the HRM course at Kingston I would not have had the international standing and expertise that enabled me to achieve my current position and function in my role." Mutaib Al Otaibi, Human Resource Management MA

In-country representatives

We also have a number of in-country representatives who can help you with your applications.

In-country visits

We visit the Middle East several times a year and look forward to meeting you there. See our schedule of exhibitions and visits to find out more.

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Did you know...

  • We currently have 80 students from United Arab Emirates.
  • We have a student body of 24,720 and 17% of these are international students, coming from over 150 countries worldwide.

    (as of December 2011)