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Scholarships available for Clearing applicantsAccommodation available for Clearing applicantsKingston University is the UK's leading university for Future Skills. No matter which undergraduate course you study on, you'll benefit from Kingston University's transformative model of education designed to help you succeed in your future career. Embedded within every course, Future Skills will play a role in shaping students to become future-proof graduates, including teaching skills such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
Located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and just 30 minutes from central London, Kingston University is based across four teaching campuses. The location allows for a great mix of relaxing walks in the two neighbouring royal parks, great student nightlife and excellent transport links. Students also have access to great employer connections, with Kingston being on the doorstep of hundreds of prestigious businesses.
Kingston University has received a TEF Gold rating, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcome categories. To ensure students have the very best opportunities for teaching and learning, Kingston University is making major investments across the campuses and facilities. Students have access to a range of cutting-edge facilities, collaborative workspaces, high-specification workshops, studios and laboratories, supported by state-of-the-art IT facilities, all designed to replicate the professional world of work. The multi-award-winning Town House was named best building, both in Britain and Europe, for its architecture.
Students can get involved in over 70 sports clubs and societies and better yet, if students are interested in starting their own new society, the Union of Kingston Students is available to help.
Ensure you shortlist alternative university options ahead of results day, so you are prepared for all outcomes.
Be willing to discuss a range of ideas to find the best fit for you – whether that is a joint honours degree or a foundation year for example.
Wait to receive offers from all your shortlisted options and attend their Open Days if you can.
In our Clearing Guide you'll find all the information you need to help get you started, including when Clearing opens, how to apply, and top tips and advice from our students who have been through Clearing themselves.
We'll explain the different reasons why you might use the Clearing process and what you can do to maximise your chances of getting an offer to study the course of your choice. We've also included what you need to do to ensure a smooth transition to university.
Head Start Online programme
The University's free orientation programme, Head Start takes place over a six-week period and begins in July. The programme is designed to offer students an immersive experience to find out what being a student at Kingston University is actually like. This is a great opportunity to build connections with other new students and familiarise yourself with the University before you start your course. You will receive lots of information and guidance to help you feel confident and academically ready for your degree, as well as discovering what opportunities you can get involved in alongside your studies.
Students will be able to:
Welcome and Induction
Welcome and Induction Week is just the start of getting students settled into Kingston University. For most students, Welcome Week will take place between Monday 22 September to Friday 26 September.
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