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Welcome to Kingston University
We are passionate about helping our students reach their full potential.
At Kingston University, all our courses are designed with a successful career in mind.
In a rapidly developing world, we know it's critical to equip our students with the Future Skills necessary to navigate continuing advances in the workplace. For example, the impact of AI and other emerging technologies are among the developments we're keeping up with.
This has led to our pioneering Future Skills approach. This is unique to Kingston University. You will graduate with the cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills employers are looking for.
Our forward-thinking teaching and learning methods are bolstered by the very latest industry insights and in-depth research. Whether you’re researching, writing or revising, our award-winning learning resources and facilities are available for you to use.
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Why choose Kingston University?
- We’re home to a diverse community with more than 20,000 students from 140 countries across the world.
- The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is consistently rated one of the safest London boroughs (Metropolitan Police).
- Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies such as ACCA, RIBA, UK-SPEC, RICS, CIM, CIPD, AMBA, EPAS, AACSB.
- Most of our postgraduate courses offer a year's placement opportunity
- For nearly a decade, we have been consistently ranked as one of the top UK universities for graduate start-ups (Higher Education - Business and Community Interaction Survey).
- In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), 70% of the University’s research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Our research is transforming the lives of people around the world by responding to some of the biggest issues facing society.
- We’ve invested £118.7 million in creating an environment with all the facilities and equipment you need.
High quality teaching and student outcomes
Our commitment to high quality teaching, providing an outstanding student experience and supporting students to achieve successful degree outcomes has been recognised with three TEF Gold ratings.
We are part of an élite group of just 26 higher education providers across the United Kingdom to be awarded Gold in all three categories.
Explore our virtual experience
Discover more about Kingston University with our virtual experience. You can explore student life, accommodation and the support that will be available to you, as well as personalised on-demand content for your subject of interest.
Student enterprise and innovation
There will be plenty of opportunities for you to develop your enterprise and innovation skills alongside your studies when you join Kingston University.
In line with the Future Skills Programme and the wider Town House Strategy, we run in-curricular and extra-curricular projects that embed enterprise education and community engagement with partners, charities and businesses in a range of courses.
These real-world experiences form part of the Future Skills journey via the Explore and Apply modules of the course. Projects are handpicked to enhance your career prospects after graduation and support you in exploring new pathways.
Below are some of the opportunities you can explore when you join us. We also run many other events and programmes across the academic year as well as during Careers Festivals.
Please get in touch if you have queries or would like to find out more about the enterprise and innovation opportunities at Kingston University:
Current Kingston University students can also find more information about enterprise education on My Kingston.
Studio KT1 is Kingston University’s creative agency, where students get the chance to work on real projects for real clients and get paid for it.
From branding and illustration to digital campaigns and animation, students gain hands-on experience while building their portfolio and developing their professional skills.
Studio KT1 pays above London Living wage, credits the work and connects student with clients like BBC R&D, Canary Wharf Group, Cass Art and more.
Visit the KT1 website for more information.
Bright Ideas is Kingston University’s award-winning ideas competition, giving students the opportunity to articulate, develop and present their ideas.
The competition is open to all disciplines and is a platform to practice creativity, problem-solving, and clear communication – whether exploring a new concept, tackling a challenge or shaping a potential business idea.
Participants gain valuable feedback from experts and build the confidence to share their ideas with impact.
Ideas Accelerator is Kingston University’s one-day bootcamp designed to help students and graduates fast-track their business or self-employment ideas.
Through interactive sessions on mindset, validation, marketing and sales, participants gain the tools and confidence to take their ideas forward.
The day also provides opportunities to connect with like-minded peers and potential co-founders, while preparing participants to enter the Bright Ideas competition or take their first steps into self-employment.
The Fast Track Programme is Kingston University’s intensive start-up validation experience, designed for students and graduates ready to test and grow their ideas.
Over several weeks, participants commit to customer discovery, mentoring and practical business-building activities, gaining clarity on whether their idea is viable and worth pursuing.
By the end, founders have the validation, confidence and foundation to apply for The Nest.
The Nest is Kingston University’s 24-month growth programme for students and graduates who are ready to take their ideas further.
Members pitch for up to £10,000 in seed funding at the start of their journey and, whether funded or not, receive tailored mentoring, access to Kingston’s enterprise community and structured support for two years.
The Nest provides the space, guidance and resources to grow a sustainable business or freelance career, turning early traction into long-term success.
I would definitely recommend this experience to others. The skills you learn and develop will enrich your CV and benefit you in your future career.
My experience at enterprise was, and will be, very important for my future career and business development. The team gave me the tools to be successful, and has inspired and encouraged me to go the extra mile.
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Bright Ideas workshop
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Bright Ideas - pitching to judges
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Bright Ideas workshop
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Bright Ideas participants
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Bright Ideas event participant
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Bright Ideas students
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Bright Ideas event
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Bright Ideas panel
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Bright Ideas participant
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Enterprise Circle pitching event
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Enterprise Circle pitching event
Questions about studying with us? Get in touch
Home students (from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales or any of the British Isles)
- Telephone: +44 (0)203 510 0106* (Monday – Friday, 08.30-17.00)
- Email us – we aim to respond within 24 hours
- WhatsApp: +44 (0)7366 320035 (Monday – Friday, 08.30-17.00)
*Calls are free from a UK landline or mobile.
International students (international student or a student from the European Union)
- Telephone: +44 (0)203 510 0746 (Monday – Friday, 08.30-17.00 UK time)
- Email us – we aim to respond within 24 hours
- WhatsApp: +44 (0)7366 320035 (Monday – Friday, 08.30-17.00 UK time)
