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Success in the real world

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold award

Kingston University awarded TEF Gold rating, recognising both high quality teaching and outstanding student experience and outcomes

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Preparing students for successful careers

Kingston is the university of choice for ambitious students across all industries. It is the number one university in the UK for producing graduate start-ups, due to its focus on practical lessons and developing industry links (HESA 2022).

A brilliant location

Kingston upon Thames is a safe, student-friendly and multicultural town, only 30 minutes from central London: the capital of finance, business, and culture. There's a reason London was named the world's best student city (QS Best Student Cities 2025).

A top 60 UK university

Kingston University combines practical and career-focused courses — The student experience and academic quality found here are why the University is placed among the UK's top 60 universities by The Guardian University Guide 2025.

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International Foundation Year

The International Foundation Year will prepare you to study a three-year undergraduate degree at Kingston University a wide range of subjects. You can choose from three subject pathways, depending on your preferred degree and future profession.

A student at Kingston International Study Centre

International Year One

Get the academic, language and career support you need to start your degree with confidence and progress to year two of your undergraduate degree at Kingston University. This one-year programme helps you adjust to studying in the UK while building valuable skills for your future.

Faris, a student at Kingston International Study Centre

Pre-Masters Programme

The Pre-Masters Programme will prepare you for a postgraduate degree at Kingston University. Offered as a standard two-term or a shortened 12-week programme, this advanced preparation will help you achieve success in your further studies.

“Studying here is the best opportunity you can ever have. You learn a lot because you get one-to-one interaction with the tutors and small classes. Just come and be a part of the International Study Centre at Kingston University. It's worth it.”

Haris from Pakistan
International Year One in Business and Management
Progressed to BSc (Hons) International Business

"My tutor helped me a lot. He helped me to structure essays and how to use academic language. I think all the people are very kind."

Bella from Taiwan
Studied International Year One in Business and Management
Progressed to BA (Hons) Business Management

“I have a passion to improve people’s lives. I’ve got an idea on how to better distribute medicines in Nigeria and I am planning to open my own consultancy once I graduate. I chose Kingston because of the great job they’re doing with start-up companies."

Innocent from Nigeria
Studied International Foundation Year (Science, Engineering and Computing)
Progressed to BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

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