About Kingston
About
Kingston upon Thames dates back to Anglo Saxon Britain, and for the last 100 or so years it has been synonymous with the University. Regularly listed as one of the best universities in the country, the four campuses add a vibrant undercurrent to the already lively town.
Kingston University's vision
The University seeks to establish a learning culture in which teaching and research of the highest quality are able to flourish equally. It aims to combine respect for traditional academic values with enthusiasm for novelty and innovation in higher education.
It remains committed to offering a comprehensive range of teaching and research programmes, to reflect the universality of knowledge and the vital connections between academic disciplines.
The faculties
- Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences
- Faculty of Science
Campus life
Each campus at Kingston has its own character. But they all combine state-of-the-art facilities with a friendly study environment, setting modern architecture against a backdrop of natural beauty. To see what life is like on campus, take our virtual tour.
The University is host to numerous events (PDF) throughout the year with everything ranging from music festivals and workshops to a regatta and a Dragon Boat festival. And, for students, getting around between campuses is easy with a free inter-site bus service.
About Kingston on Thames
Kingston upon Thames is an historic town situated on the banks of the river. Now part of Greater London, excellent transport links make central London easily accessible. But as a student town with the combination of beautiful countryside, picturesque town centre and outstanding shopping, there's no real need to leave.
