Kingston University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1023 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #391 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #79 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #65 of 131 | In England |
| #293 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 128 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.kingston.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 61%*
* Kingston University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in 5 approved subjects including at least 2 at Advanced ('A') level or 4 at Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) should normally include English and Mathematics. GNVQ level 3 and at least 3 General Certificate of Secondary Education passes. Relevant access courses or International Baccalaureate at suitable level. Equivalent foreign qualifications |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) |
Research profile
Kingston University has published 10,299 scientific papers with 196,207 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Physics, Law, and Psychology.
Kingston University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 12 | 5 |
| 1993 | 78 | 14 |
| 1994 | 53 | 43 |
| 1995 | 83 | 105 |
| 1996 | 80 | 120 |
| 1997 | 91 | 159 |
| 1998 | 128 | 250 |
| 1999 | 147 | 360 |
| 2000 | 141 | 585 |
| 2001 | 124 | 681 |
| 2002 | 140 | 795 |
| 2003 | 188 | 1002 |
| 2004 | 194 | 1196 |
| 2005 | 252 | 1482 |
| 2006 | 262 | 2055 |
| 2007 | 283 | 2478 |
| 2008 | 263 | 2900 |
| 2009 | 337 | 3501 |
| 2010 | 410 | 4258 |
| 2011 | 430 | 5159 |
| 2012 | 461 | 5958 |
| 2013 | 486 | 7378 |
| 2014 | 459 | 8339 |
| 2015 | 542 | 9332 |
| 2016 | 589 | 10047 |
| 2017 | 585 | 10836 |
| 2018 | 537 | 13010 |
| 2019 | 652 | 15466 |
| 2020 | 567 | 18129 |
| 2021 | 582 | 21266 |
| 2022 | 570 | 22772 |
| 2023 | 514 | 22902 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kingston University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | £9,250 |
| Master's Degree | £13,000 |
| PhD | £4,410 (per year for UK/EU students), £14,500 (per year for international students) |
The currency used in this table is British Pound (GBP).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kingston University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Design, Economics, Engineering, Film, Fine Arts, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Writing |
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Kingston University alumni
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Eric Clapton
- Occupations
- guitaristcomposerautobiographersinger-songwriterrecording artist
- Biography
-
Eric Patrick Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. He ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". In 2023, Rolling Stone named Clapton the 35th best guitarist of all time. He was also named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.
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Ben Barnes
- Enrolled in Kingston University
- In 2004 graduated with Bachelor of Science in drama and English studies
- Occupations
- film actorwritertelevision actoractormusician
- Biography
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Benjamin Thomas Barnes is an English film, stage and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia film series (2008–2010), Logan Delos in Westworld (2016–2020), Billy Russo/Jigsaw in the Marvel series The Punisher (2017–2019), and The Darkling in the Netflix series Shadow and Bone (2021–2023).
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Aphex Twin
- Occupations
- DJ producercomposerelectronic musicianmusicianclub DJ
- Biography
-
Richard David James, known professionally as Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born British musician, composer and DJ. He is known for his idiosyncratic work in electronic styles such as techno, ambient, and jungle. Journalists from publications including Mixmag, The New York Times, NME, Fact, Clash and The Guardian have called James one of the most influential and important artists in contemporary electronic music.
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Charles Ingram
- Enrolled in Kingston University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in civil engineering
- Occupations
- novelistengineermilitary officer
- Biography
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Charles William Ingram is an English fraudster, novelist and former British Army major who gained notoriety for his appearance on the ITV television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? In episodes recorded in September 2001, Ingram correctly answered fifteen questions to win the show's maximum prize of £1 million, becoming the third recorded contestant to ever do so. However, he was denied the winnings due to suspicion of cheating.
Kingston University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Art, Design and Architecture | Architecture, Art History, Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Acting, Arts and Humanities, Economics, History, International Studies, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Writing |
| Faculty : Business and Law | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Information Management, Law, Marketing |
| Faculty : Health, Social Care and Education | Education, Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Radiology, Social Work |
| Faculty : Science, Engineering and Computing | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Automotive Engineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Sports |
General information
| Founded | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Per Scientiam Progredimur Through learning we progress |
Location and contacts
| Address | River House 53–57 High Street Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 1LQ United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 43,000 |