Kingston University open days

Kingston University is a well-regarded institution that is passionate about enhancing its students' life chances by helping them make the most of their learning opportunities and equipping them with the future skills and knowledge needed in the workplace.  

The university has faculties of Business and Social Sciences, Health, Science, Social Care and Education, Engineering, Computing and the Environment, and Kingston School of Art. Each faculty has its own set of facilities and resources. It is particularly well known for its art and design programmes and fashion courses.  

Facilities  

Each campus has a university library and an information centre, which acts as the single point of contact for student support. The flagship Town House building at the Penrhyn Road campus has a three-floor library, cafes and green terraces, outdoor reading garden, and a covered courtyard.  

Sports wise, the university has its own gym at the Penrhyn Road campus and a sports ground at Tolworth Court offering football and rugby pitches, netball and tennis courts, plus floodlit training areas amongst other things.  

Why go to an open day?  

When you attend an open day, you'll get a gut feeling about the university. Open days will help give you clarity if you're not sure what course to choose. You'll be able to visit different departments and chat with lecturers and other department staff, there are often subject talks too. You'll also get to speak to current students. They can tell you whether they're satisfied with the teaching, what the local nightlife is like, what the best halls of residence are – pretty much anything. Don't forget to look at the accommodation for yourself and make time to walk around the surrounding area to see if you like it.  

Where is it located? 

Kingston University is made up of four campuses. They can all be easily reached by walking or public transport. The university also provides a free inter-site bus that connects all the campuses.  

Kingston upon Thames is a historic riverside borough located approximately 11 miles southwest of central London. It takes just over half an hour to get into the capital by train or for a cheaper but longer journey you can catch a bus.  

Kingston upon Thames boasts vast green spaces, including Richmond Park and a spectacular riverside location close to Hampton Court Palace. It has a thriving arts scene with music venues, museums and the university's Stanley Picker Gallery along with a wide range of cafes and restaurants. It's a popular retail hub, with a bustling marketplace. 

Rankings

To find out where Kingston University ranks in our UK university league tables, visit their profile page.