Study Abroad programme

The Kingston University Study Abroad programme

Why study abroad at Kingston University London?

Kingston University welcomes more than 250 students to our high-quality Study Abroad programme every year. Here’s why you should be one of them:

Choose from more than 700 modules in over 30 subject areas
Get a guaranteed spot in our University accommodation (fee-paying students on Study Abroad Programme only)
Experience the best of London from our vibrant riverside location
Enjoy competitive tuition fees
Take our unique British Life and Culture module

If you are a potential Erasmus/EU Exchange student, please visit our dedicated Erasmus page for more information.

Studying abroad at Kingston is undoubtedly the best experience of my life. I recommend it to anyone!

Dillon Dodge, The University of Tulsa, OK

Understanding the Study Abroad programme

You can join us for one of three study options, with teaching taking place over two semesters:

Study option	Length	Study period
1	Whole academic year	September – June
2	Autumn/Fall semester	September – December
3	Spring semester	January – April

Our modules are designed for different stages of the undergraduate programme. Each one has a level (4, 5 or 6) to help you choose the right one for you.

In the UK, students generally specialise in secondary (high) school. This is much earlier than in North America, for example. Therefore, UK students will normally have chosen their major when starting university. They then just focus upon that subject over three years and there are no general education requirements. This is very different from a liberal arts curriculum and should be borne in mind when making your module selection.

Check out the table below to see how our module codes line up with the level you’re at:

UK education	UK FHEQ	US education	Kingston module code	Suitability
Final year of high school		Freshman	N/A	N/A
First year of university	Level 4	Sophomore	AB4000	No prior knowledge or only basic introductory study
Second year of university	Level 5	Junior	AB5000	Intermediate level knowledge, with some background or a completed introductory module
Final of university	Level 6	Senior	AB6000	Advanced level knowledge – a strong academic background

UK university grades usually range between 40% (pass) and 70%. A grade of 60–69% is considered very good.

After the end of your study period, the Study Abroad International Learning Office will produce a transcript showing the US credit value (or ECTS if preferred) and a letter grade designed to be compatible with the US system, as shown below:

US letter grade	Kingston (percentage)	Qualitative grade
A+	80+	Equivalent to UK First Class degree
A	70 – 79	Equivalent to UK First Class
A-	65 – 69	Equivalent to UK Upper Second Class
B+	60 – 64	Equivalent to UK Upper Second Class
B	55 – 59	Equivalent to UK Lower Second Class
B-	50 – 54	Equivalent to UK Lower Second Class
C+	47 – 49	Equivalent to UK Third Class
C	43 – 46	Equivalent to UK Third Class
C-	40 – 42	Equivalent to UK Third Class
D	35 – 39	Unclassified Pass
F	Below 35	Fail

Module directory

Here you can view the modules available within each faculty.

There is also a module specifically for Study Abroad and Exchange students, British Life and Culture (PDF).

Accommodation at Kingston University

Studying for a semester?

Students on the Study Abroad Programme (i.e. fee paying) are eligible for a hall room and the accommodation team will contact you directly how about to apply for it.

International (non-EU) exchange students are not eligible for a hall room, but there are plenty of private accommodation options nearby.

Learn more about private accommodation.

Studying for a full academic year?

After you’ve accepted your offer, our accommodation team will contact you directly to tell you how to apply for a room in our halls of residence.

Our halls are self-catering, mixed gender and have WiFi access. You’ll share a flat with other students from different backgrounds and courses.

Want to know more about our halls?

Discover our section about the types of accommodation available to Kingston University students.

Am I eligible to apply for the Study Abroad programme?

Academic requirements

To apply for our Study Abroad programme, you must:

Be a current undergraduate university or college student
Have successfully completed at least one year of university study
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 1–4 scale (or equivalent)

Higher-level modules might have other prerequisites. If your GPA is below 2.75 or you’re not sure how your grading system translates, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Language requirements

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to meet the following UKVI minimum requirements:

IELTS (academic): 6 (with 5.5 minimum in each element)
TOEFL iBT: 4 (Overall score of 4, with a minimum of 2 elements at 4.5 and 2 elements at 4)

We are happy to consider other internationally recognised tests too, please visit our English language entry requirements page for more information.

Need to improve your English language skills?

Over the summer, we run pre-sessional English courses for international students looking to advance their English language skills.

Apply for an English course

How to apply to study abroad at Kingston

There are four ways to apply to Kingston University. Your home institution will be able to tell you which is best for you.

You can apply:

Through an institution we have a direct enrolment agreement with
Through a Study Abroad provider like Academic Programs International (API) or Worldstrides
As an independent student
Through one of our official international exchange partners

View the institutions we have a direct enrolment agreement with

View our official international exchange partners

Ready to start your Study Abroad journey?

Applications to the Study Abroad programme for Study Options 1 (academic year) and 2 (autumn/fall semester) are now closed. Applications for Study Option 3 (spring semester) will open in late September.

How much does it cost to Study Abroad at Kingston?

Kingston University’s competitive Study Abroad fees cover:

All tuition
A discounted airport pick-up service
Special welcome and departure events
Use of the library and computing services
Student counselling, wellbeing and health centre services
Students' Union membership
A transcript at the end of your studies

Study option	Period of study	Tuition fees 2026/27
1	Academic year	£14,000
2	Autumn (Fall) semester	£7,000
3	Spring semester	£7,000

Check out our refund policy below. Remember, weeks start on Saturdays and end on Fridays.

Date of withdrawal	Study option	Fees
Before 15 August	1 or 2	No administration fee
Before 1 December	3	No administration fee
After 15 August	1 or 2	£200 administration fee
After 1 December	3	£200 administration fee
After arrival at Kingston University, but before first day of teaching	1, 2, 3	Either switch to the next semester/year at no additional cost; or £200 administration fee plus 90% refund of tuition fees
After the first day of teaching, but before end of second teaching week	1, 2, 3	£200 administration fee plus 75% refund of tuition fees
After second week of teaching	1, 2, 3	No refund

Arriving at Kingston University

Arriving in a new country can be overwhelming, so we’ve got lots going on to help you feel welcome.

You’ll receive all the details in your pre-arrival information emails. But here’s some useful information about what to expect:

A tailored orientation session to meet key teams and discuss your studies
An informal welcome reception to socialise with fellow students
A Welcome Week programme full of fun events and information
An enrolment event to confirm your student status

Looking for more arrival information?

We tell you what you can expect when you arrive at Kingston University.

Information for International students

Programme dates 2026/27

Please note, there is just one exam period during the academic year. See our module directory for information about fall (Study Option 2) and spring (Study Option 3) assessments for single-semester students.

The timetable for the exam period for full-year (i.e. Study Option 1) students is normally published in March. You will not be able to confirm your departure date until the timetable is published and exam dates are not able to be changed.

The dates below may occasionally be subject to change for operational reasons.

Study Abroad programme

The Kingston University Study Abroad programme

Why study abroad at Kingston University London?

Understanding the Study Abroad programme

Module directory