Enter the student life and support areas to view everything you need to know about support and services available to you whilst studying at Kingston. There will be live chat areas, information to download, videos to watch and various other content.
Accommodation
Here you can find your home away from home! Check out our halls of residence through videos that show you all the different rooms and locations. You'll be able to find out about the varied options available to you, speak to the accommodation team and ask about all the halls options on campus.
There is also an Accommodation talk available to watch in the presentations area and under the webcast icon in the Accommodation booth.
Admissions
Our Home, EU and International admissions team members will be here to provide you with advice and guidance on all things admissions-related at Kingston University. Find out about the decision-making process and speak to staff about entry criteria, interviews, portfolios and the whole application process. You can request to chat with expert staff on a one-to-one basis.
There is also a talk on Applying through UCAS which is available to watch in the presentations area and under the webcast icon in the Admissions booth.
Earn while you learn and Careers & Employability
Our Careers and Employability team can help you find work – whether gaining experience whilst you study, trying volunteering opportunities or finding work after you graduate. The team works with a wide variety of employers and has many links with industry. You will be able to ask the team anything you like about employment opportunities before, during and after your time at Kingston. You can also find out about work opportunities as a student representative at Kingston through our Student Ambassador scheme.
There is also a Careers and Employability talk available to watch in the presentations area and under the webcast icon in the Careers and Employability booth.
KU Cares: supporting care leavers, young adult carers, estranged students and Sanctuary Scholars
Our KU Cares programme supports students who have experience of local authority care, who are formally estranged from their families, or who have unpaid caring responsibilities for a family member or friend with an illness or disability, mental health condition or an addiction. They are here for you and can even help you with UCAS and Student Finance applications as well as advocate on your behalf with the University or external services.
Discover Kingston upon Thames
Watch a lightning tour of Kingston made by one of our students, Alberto. Hear from friendly student ambassadors who can tell you all about the town, its nightlife, markets, restaurants, shopping and more.
International and EU advice: visas, scholarships and more
Discover more about joining Kingston University as an international student. The team will talk you through the process in a presentation that includes details on how to apply, international qualifications, entry requirements, or any other general questions you might have as an international student. You can speak to staff, ask any questions you like and watch videos from other international students on what it's like to study at Kingston.
There is also an International Students talk available to watch in the presentations area and under the webcast icon in the International booth.
Global opportunities: learn a language or study abroad
You'll have opportunities to study or work abroad, as most of our undergraduate courses recognise or support studying or working abroad and have exchange links across all five continents. You will also have the chance to study up to ten languages free of charge via our Kingston Language Scheme (KLS).
Head Start: helping you prepare for KU
Before you arrive, you can take part in our innovative transition programme, Head Start. It's free and has been a game changer for our students, who have reported feeling more confident about starting university. Head Start leads straight on to our great Welcome Week programme too!
Student funding UK: bursaries, scholarships and money advice
Here you will find a very useful presentation on finance and funding for undergraduate students. You can find information and speak to staff about finance-related matters, student loan applications and how the whole system works. The team are available throughout the day to explain the financial support available.
There is also an Understanding Student Finance (for UK only) talk available to watch in the presentations area and under the webcast icon in the Student Finance booth.
Please note: the information available relates to Home students only. For informational on international student fees and funding, please visit the International booth.
Student support and wellbeing
The health and wellbeing of all our students is paramount, especially now. We want you to feel supported whilst at university, so our friendly and helpful advice team are on-hand to answer questions, either in a group chat or on a one-to-one basis. Our specialist teams can answer questions on:
- Disability and mental health (a really important feature of our support services)
- Faith and spirituality
- Money advice
- Sports and active lifestyles
There is also a Disability and Wellbeing talk available to watch in the presentations area and under the webcast icon in the booth.
Union of Kingston students
Meet the student union team and find out everything you could ever want to know about the many sports clubs and societies you'll be able to join as a member of the Union of Kingston Students. Chat and network with other students and find out their plans for Freshers and more.
There is also a Meet the Student Union talk available to watch in the presentations area and under the webcast icon in the Union of Kingston Students Booth.
KU Extra: activities alongside your course
All students can find all our enrichment opportunities, events and activities on our online events platform, KU Extra. You'll be able to sign up to language classes, social and sports activities to careers events and much more.