Open Day Programme: Roehampton Vale 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–12.30pm
Optional tours and talks at Kingston Hill campus: 12.30pm–2pm - Where: Main reception, Roehampton Vale 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: 10.30am-11am
- Where: Main building, Roehampton Vale campus
Further information
If you have time, we would love to invite you to share a complimentary lunch with academics at our Roehampton Vale campus from 12.30pm. You will be able to chat informally and learn more about your course.
Campus tours
A tour will be provided as part of your subject talk. The guided tour will take you around campus so you can explore the facilities at Roehampton Vale.
Student services exhibition and accommodation tours
The student services exhibition is where you can pick up information about the University's main student services. This will include accommodation, careers and employability, disability and mental health and student funding.
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.
Additional services, and tours of our accommodation, will be available at our Kingston Hill Campus. This can be accessed by using our free KU intersite bus service or you are welcome to drive to our Kingston Hill Campus where there is complimentary car parking. The last accommodation tour departs from the Nightingale Centre Café at our Kingston Hill Campus at 1.30pm and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Subject sessions
Subject sessions are an opportunity for you to learn more about your preferred course.
If you can't see your subject of interest in the list below, your course may be taught on a different campus.
Top tip: 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.
- 11am–12.30pm: Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology) MEng/BEng (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Aerospace Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Aircraft Engineering BEng (Hons) top-up subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Aviation Engineering BEng (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am-12.30pm: Aviation Operations BSc (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Aviation Operations with Commercial Pilot Training BSc (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering) MEng/BEng (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Electronic Design Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12.30pm: Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/BEng (Hons) subject talk and tour
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.
- Explore the campus and the local area to get a feel for the University and its surroundings.
- Visit the Student Services 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 Roehampton Vale campus
Roehampton Vale campus is located just three miles from Kingston town centre, with easy access 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.
The 85 and K3 buses stop 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 connects this campus with Kingston and Surbiton mainline train stations and Kingston town centre.
Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Kingston station (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 28–33 minutes). Kingston station is in Travelcard Zone 6. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website for timetables and further information.
From Kingston station:
- Take the train to Kingston
- Leave the railway station via the main exit
- Cross the lights to the left onto Cromwell Road
- Take the 85 or K3 bus
- Get off at the 'Roehampton Vale Asda' stop
- Cross the road (Stag Lane)
- The Roehampton Vale campus is immediately opposite, down Friars Avenue
On-site parking facilities are very limited and will only be open until 2pm at the Roehampton Vale campus.
We strongly recommend visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving to the Open Day.
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)
Roehampton Vale location
Kingston University
Friars Avenue
London
SW15 3DW
United Kingdom
51.437343365888, -0.25161266326904
Any questions?
Please give us a call on +44 (0)20 3510 0106 if you have any queries about the Open Day at Roehampton Vale campus.
