Kingston University - Overview & Background
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Established |
1992 – gained University Status
1899 – Kingston Technical Institute
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Founder |
Professor Michael Gibson
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University Type |
Public Research University
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University Motto |
Through Learning We Progress
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University City
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Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames |
Acceptance Rate |
20-30%
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Faculty to Student Ratio |
1:19
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Endowment |
£2.3 m
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Campus Size
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99 acres
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Graduation Rate
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74.71%
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Employment Rate
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95.1% |
Official Website Link
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Kingston University, United Kingdom
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Contact Details
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+44 20 8417 9000
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USPs of the University
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Highly Ranked University
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Diverse and Multicultural Environment
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Career-Focused Courses and High-Quality Teaching Imparted
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Number 2 University for Graduate Startups in the UK
Jobs and Placements
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Standard two years post-graduate placement programme
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As of 2017, 95.1% of university graduates were reported to be working or studying within six months of graduating.
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The university was named in the top 50 institutions in England for student job prospects in the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.
Infrastructural Facilities
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Kingston University maintains a picturesque dream University image with world-class top-notch facilities at its disposal. Penrhyn Road, Kingston Hill, and Towns Hall make for the students' favourite spots in the university.
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Residence
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Accommodation Option Names
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Cost of Rooms Chancellors Hall Refurbished en-suite - £8,650 per annum. Premium en-suite - £9,200 per annum. Walkden Hall - £8,450.00 per annum Clayhill - £7,400.00 per annum. Middle Mill - £7,550.00 per annum. Seething Wells En suite - £7,650.00 per annum. Budget En Suite - £6,600.00 per annum. 75 Penrhyn Road
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Chancellors Hall Refurbished en-suite - £8,650 per annum. Premium en-suite - £9,200 per annum.
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Refurbished en-suite - £8,650 per annum.
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Premium en-suite - £9,200 per annum.
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Walkden Hall - £8,450.00 per annum
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Clayhill - £7,400.00 per annum.
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Middle Mill - £7,550.00 per annum.
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Seething Wells En suite - £7,650.00 per annum. Budget En Suite - £6,600.00 per annum.
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En suite - £7,650.00 per annum.
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Budget En Suite - £6,600.00 per annum.
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75 Penrhyn Road Studio - £15,750 per annum. Large Studio - £17,450 per annum.
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Studio - £15,750 per annum.
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Large Studio - £17,450 per annum.
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Refurbished en-suite - £8,650 per annum.
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Premium en-suite - £9,200 per annum.
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En suite - £7,650.00 per annum.
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Budget En Suite - £6,600.00 per annum.
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Studio - £15,750 per annum.
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Large Studio - £17,450 per annum.
Notable Alumni
Some famous alumni from Kingston University, London include :
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Anya Gallaccio, British artist, who creates site-specific, minimalist installations and often works with organic matter
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Tosin Oshinowo, Nigerian architect, creative entrepreneur, public speaker and author.
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Annabel Abbs, English writer and novelist.
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Lavinia Elaine Greenlaw, English poet, novelist and non-fiction writer.
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Charlie Amesbury, Former rugby union footballer
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Laura Anne Harling, British actress, theatre producer and artist who has played roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company and at the Royal Opera House.
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Yahya Assiri, Saudi Arabian human rights activist and former member of the Royal Saudi Air Force.
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John Richmond, English fashion designer based in Italy.
Kingston University Location
Address
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River house 53-57 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames.
Bus Stations
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Cromwell Road/Fairfield (Additional free Intersite Bus service for students and staff)
Train Services
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London Waterloo to Kingston Station
Nearest Airport
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Heathrow and Gatwick airports
Recreational Sites
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Hampton Court Palace
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The Rose Theatre
Kingston University Map Location
Address: 55-59 Penrhyn Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE, United Kingdom