How do I apply?

Please check with the international education office at your college or university to see how they would like you to apply:

  • directly to us
  • through their office
  • through a study abroad provider such as CCIS

We prefer to receive applications that have already been submitted to and approved by the international education office at your home university.

If you do not use this route, you must obtain permission to study at Kingston from your academic advisor/departmental chair.

What to submit

There are four documents that you must complete and submit to be considered for this programme:

  • application checklist (PDF)
  • application form (PDF)
  • two separate copies of the reference form (PDF) – at least one of your references must be academic
  • course selection form (PDF)

Please also submit the following documents:

  • official college/university transcript for your studies to date.  This should show the classes you are currently enrolled in – if not, please provide this information on a separate sheet
  • a 250–300 word personal statement explaining why you want to study abroad and what you expect to gain
  • a photocopy of the biographical details page of your passport

Some subject areas impose a maximum limit to the number of Study Abroad students that they will accept, so we advise applying early.

Application deadlines

  • For the fall semester and full academic year programmes of study, your documents should arrive by 31 May.
  • For the spring semester programme of study, your documents should arrive by 1 November.

Please post your application to:

  • Study Abroad Office
    Kingston University
    River House
    53–57 High Street
    Kingston upon Thames
    KT1 1LQ
    United Kingdom