Open Day Programme: Kingston Hill campus, Saturday 25 April 2026
Discover the programme to your Open Day.
Open Day - Saturday 25 April 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to Kingston University!
There is plenty for you to see and explore at the undergraduate Open Day. On this page, you will find information to help you plan your day. We recommend you allow 3 to 4 hours to experience everything on offer.
- When: Saturday 25 April 2026, 9.30am–2pm
- Where: Nightingale Centre, Kingston Hill campus
- Registration: Doors open from 9:30am. You can register throughout the day, providing it is in advance of your subject talk.
Top tip: We recommend you plan your day around your subject sessions. Take a look at the programme below to check the timetable and see what other activities you can do on the day.
Programme
Welcome talk
Find out about the Kingston experience through our lively welcome talk.
- When: 10.15am-10.35am
- Where: Lawley Lecture Theatre, Kingston Hill campus
Accommodation tours
Visit the halls of residence to see where you could live when you study at Kingston University.
- When: Every 15 minutes between 10am–2pm (last tour departs at 1.30pm)
- Duration: approx. 30 minutes
- Departs from: Nightingale Centre Café
- Includes: Walkden and Chancellors halls of residence, Kingston Hill
Accommodation exhibition
You can also see an exhibition which offers all the information you need about our student accommodation, and there will be friendly staff on hand who will be happy to help out with any questions you have. You will find the exhibition at Kingston Hill campus – Nightingale Centre Café.
Campus tours
Take a guided tour around campus to explore the facilities at Kingston Hill.
- When: Every 15 minutes between 10am–2pm (last tour departs 1.30pm)
- Duration: approx. 30 minutes
- Departs from: Nightingale Centre
Student services exhibition
The student services exhibition is where you can pick up information about the University's main student services. This will include accommodation, admissions, careers and employability, disability and mental health, counselling and wellbeing, student funding and more.
You'll have the chance to speak to experienced staff at these stands and find out more about the University. It's a good idea to plan ahead and perhaps write down your questions in advance so you don't forget something important on the day.
- When: 9.30am–2pm
- Where: Nightingale Centre
Subject sessions and subject zones
Subject sessions are an opportunity for you to learn more about your preferred course. If there are questions you didn't get a chance to ask, or something you want to know more about, you can go to your subject zone and speak with academics one-to-one, at a time to suit you and get involved with our interactive activities.
Subject zones
- When: 9.30am–2pm
- Where: For Kingston Business School, you can visit the subject zones in the Business School Atrium.
For the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education, you can visit the subject zones in the Frank Lampl Building, Ground Floor (School of Nursing) and First Floor (School of Education, Midwifery and Social Work).
Subject session times
If you can't see your subject of interest in the list below, your Open Day may be held on a different campus.
Please note: Check the time of your subject talk and plan the rest of your Open Day activities around that. If there is limited space, we will prioritise prospective students over accompanying guests; we appreciate your co-operation with this.
Introduction to the Business School talk
- When: 10.45–11.15am
- Where: Business School BS0026
Subject talks
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) talk and taster
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management and Accounting BSc (Hons) talk and taster
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management and Finance BSc (Hons) talk and taster
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
Introduction to the Business School talk
- When: 10.45–11.15am
- Where: Business School BS0026
Subject talks
- 10.45am–11.15am: Introduction to the Business School talk
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management BSc (Hons) talk and taster
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons) talk and taster
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management and Marketing BSc (Hons) talk and taster
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Business Management and Supply Chain BSc (Hons) talk and taster
- 11.30am–12.30pm: International Business BSc (Hons) talk and taster
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Marketing and Advertising BSc (Hons) talk and taster
- 11.30am–12.30pm: Real Estate Management BSc (Hons) talk and taster
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 9.30am-2pm: Education: Early Years Teaching and Learning BA (Hons)
- 9.30am-2pm: Early Years Teaching and Learning BA (Hons) top-up
- 9.30am-2pm: Education: Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Wellbeing BA (Hons)
- 9.30am-2pm: Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up
Visit the academics and speak with them one-to-one in the subject zone.
- 10.45am-11.45am: Midwifery with Registered Midwife BMid (Hons) / MMid talk and tour
- 10.45am-11.45am: Midwifery with Registered Midwife BMid (Hons) / MMid for registered nurses talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 10.45am-12 noon: Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) talk and tour
- 10.45am-12 noon: Adult and Mental Health Nursing MSci talk and tour
- 10.45am-12 noon: Children's and Learning Disabilities Nursing MSci talk and tour
- 10.45am-12 noon: Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing MSci talk and tour
- 10.45am-12 noon: Children's Nursing BSc (Hons) talk and tour
- 10.45am-12 noon: Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons) talk and tour
- 10.45am-12 noon: Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 10.45am-11.45am: Primary Education (QTS) BA (Hons) talk
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 10.45am -11.45am: Residential Work (Children's) GradDip talk and tour
- 10.45am -11.45am: Social Work BA (Hons) talk and tour
- 10.45am -11.45am: Working with Children and Young People: Social Pedagogy BA (Hons) talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject zone where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
Top tips
- Make sure you visit the right campus for your subject of interest.
- Plan your day around your subject talks and find out more about your course and speak to academics and current students in our subject zones.
- Explore the campus and the local area to get a feel for the University and its surroundings.
- Visit the Accommodation exhibition to see where you could live.
- Prepare the questions you'd like to ask us.
- Please note that all our campuses are cashless. Our shops, cafes and food outlets can only accept payment by card.
- Plan your journey in advance to save time on the day.
- Have fun!
Plan your journey to Kingston Hill campus
Located just outside the town centre, Kingston Hill can be reached easily by public transport.
Kingston University is within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). For more information, please see the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames website.
Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Norbiton and Kingston stations (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 25–33 minutes). Norbiton is in Travelcard Zone 5 and Kingston in Zone 6. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website for timetables and further information.
From Norbiton station:
- Take the train to Norbiton
- Leave the railway station and walk through the underpass to the main station entrance
- Exit the station and cross Coombe Road
- Either turn right and walk along Coombe Road to take the K3 bus (this is the shortest walking route) or carry straight over and walk up Wolverton Avenue until you reach Kingston Hill. Cross Kingston Hill and turn right to take the 85 or K3 bus or the KU1 or KU3 free University intersite bus service
- Get off at the 'Kingston University' stop
- The Kingston Hill campus is on the other side of the road
From Kingston station:
- Take the train to Kingston
- Leave the railway station via the main exit
- Cross the lights to the left on to Cromwell Road (for the bus station)
- Take the 85 or K3 bus or the KU1 or KU3 free University intersite bus service
- Get off at the 'Kingston University' stop
- The Kingston Hill campus is on the other side of the road
The K3 and 85 buses run along Kingston Hill and there are bus stops directly outside the campus. Visit the Transport for London (TfL) website for further information.
London buses no longer accept cash, but you can pay using an Oyster travelcard or with a contactless credit card. More information on fares and payments can be found on the TfL buses website.
We also run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors. The KU1 and KU3 buses stop on this campus.
We strongly recommend visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving.
The University has on-site parking facilities at the Kingston Hill campus and is free of charge during our Open Days. Places will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Free car parking is available on all sites for blue badge holders.
All car park users agree to the University car parking terms and conditions.
Cycle parking facilities and showers are available at this site.
A free University shuttle bus will run throughout the Open Day every 20 minutes. Look out for our friendly student ambassadors in the brightly-coloured tops who can help direct you.
The shuttle buses call at the following campuses and stops:
- Kingston Hill campus - Bus stop at the top of the steps that lead down to the Business School and Frank Lampl Building.
- Roehampton Vale campus - Bus stop, just outside the campus by the main road (A3). The bus returns to Kingston Hill, before continuing its circuit back into Kingston.
- Penrhyn Road campus - Closest bus stop to Knights Park campus. Bus stop outside the campus.
- Kingston town centre, on route to Penrhyn Road - Fairfield bus station (KT2 2PG). Stop B2 (near Kingston train station)
- Kingston town centre, on route to Kingston Hill - Cromwell Road bus station (KT2 6RD). Stop A2 (around the corner from Kingston train station)
The journey between Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road takes about 20 minutes (dependent on traffic).
Kingston Hill location
Kingston University
Kingston Hill
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7LB
United Kingdom
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Any questions?
Please give us a call on +44 (0)20 3510 0106 if you have any queries about the Open Day at Kingston Hill campus.
