Kingston University

With more than 25,000 students, Kingston University is the largest provider of higher education in south west London, offering an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes both in the United Kingdom and overseas. The University is renowned for teaching excellence, has established itself as a growing force in research and is a pioneer in e-learning. The University boasts a raft of modern facilities at its four campuses. Three new buildings have already opened as part of a ?123 million investment programme running until 2018 and other major redevelopment is now under way.

Kingston University is well known for teaching excellence. It provides students with a wide choice of subjects reflecting their interests and the needs of industry. The University encourages and supports those who have hitherto been excluded from higher education. The University has a reputation for developing innovative research and business partnerships. Research plays a central role at the University. Through a variety of groundbreaking projects and multi-disciplinary centres of research excellence, the University has made significant strides in developing industry-acclaimed research. The 2008 Government Research Assessment Exercise rated 70 per cent of Kingston University`s research submissions as excellent at international level. The University achieved the top 4* ratings in 12 of the 18 subject areas in which we submitted research, defining these areas as world leading. Kingston University is widely recognised as a leader in innovation and enterprise; it places great importance on increasing its successful outreach projects in the business sector and wider community. Kingston University is a diverse and thriving institution. It is highly international as well as being at the heart of education and economic development in south west London.

Foundation year:1992
Short name:KU
Type:Public
Students:18720
Faculty:900
Faculty/Students Ratio:21:1
Region:Europe
Location:Kingston upon Thames, London, England