How to find us
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Kingston is a lively, student-friendly town on the River Thames.
On the doorstep of the capital, Kingston is one of London's safest boroughs.
The borough offers all the highlights of city living, while still being a leafy, riverside location. Hampton Court Palace and two royal parks are nearby, while the centre of London is just 30 minutes away by train. Kingston also has great employment prospects. Many companies have headquarters in London or south-east England. This is a real advantage for finding work placements, or for your career once you graduate.
Read on to find out about Kingston's transport links and how to get to our four campuses, discover what subjects are taught where and find out where our other facilities are located.
How to get to Kingston-upon-Thames
Kingston upon Thames offers the perfect combination of modern living and historic surroundings. Not only is central London just a 30-minute train ride away, you’re also close to several major airports and plenty of big employers’ headquarters.
By train
- Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Kingston station. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
- Surbiton station also links to London Waterloo and other South East destinations, with 10 trains running every hour on weekdays.
- Find out more on the website.
By bike
There is a network of cycle routes throughout the borough.
By car
It’s easy to access Kingston from the major routes into London, including the M25, M3 and A3.
The town centre has plenty of car parking facilities – visit the for more information.
By plane
and international airports are the closest to Kingston, with coaches, buses and trains linking the airports with the town.
Our campuses
Which campus will I study at?
The list below shows which subjects are typically taught at which campus.
| Subject | Campus |
|---|---|
| Accounting and finance | Kingston Hill |
| Adult nursing | Kingston Hill |
| Aerospace engineering | Roehampton Vale |
| Aerospace engineering, astronautics and space technology | Roehampton Vale |
| Aircraft engineering | Roehampton Vale |
| Architecture | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Aviation engineering | Roehampton Vale |
| Aviation operations with commercial pilot training | Roehampton Vale |
| Biochemistry | Penrhyn Road |
| Biological sciences (human, medical, genetics and molecular biology) | Penrhyn Road |
| Biomedical science | Penrhyn Road |
| Building surveying | Penrhyn Road |
| Business economics | Penrhyn Road |
| Business psychology | Penrhyn Road |
| Business management | Kingston Hill |
| Chemistry | Penrhyn Road |
| Children's nursing | Kingston Hill |
| Civil and infrastructure engineering | Penrhyn Road |
| Computer games programming | Penrhyn Road |
| Computer science | Penrhyn Road |
| Construction management | Penrhyn Road |
| Creative and cultural industries: art direction | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Creative and cultural industries: curation, exhibition and events | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Creative and cultural industries: design marketing | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Creative and professional writing | Penrhyn Road |
| Creative writing and drama | Penrhyn Road |
| Creative writing and film cultures | Penrhyn Road |
| Criminology | Penrhyn Road |
| Criminology and forensic psychology | Penrhyn Road |
| Criminology and international relations | Penrhyn Road |
| Criminology and sociology | Penrhyn Road |
| Cyber security and computer forensics | Penrhyn Road |
| Dance | Penrhyn Road |
| Dance and drama | Penrhyn Road |
| Digital business | Kingston Hill |
| Digital media technology | Penrhyn Road |
| Drama | Penrhyn Road |
| Drama and creative writing | Penrhyn Road |
| Drama and English | Penrhyn Road |
| Drama and film cultures | Penrhyn Road |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | Penrhyn Road |
| Early years foundation | Kingston Hill |
| Early years leadership and management foundation | Kingston Hill |
| Early years education and leadership practice (top-up) | Kingston Hill |
| Early years teaching and learning (top-up) | Kingston Hill |
| Economics | Penrhyn Road |
| Education | Kingston Hill |
| English and creative writing | Penrhyn Road |
| English language and linguistics | Penrhyn Road |
| English literature | Penrhyn Road |
| Entrepreneurship and innovation management | Kingston Hill |
| Environmental science | Penrhyn Road |
| Environmental science with hazards and disasters | Penrhyn Road |
| Fashion | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Filmmaking | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Fine art | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Fine art and art history | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Financial economics | Penrhyn Road |
| Forensic psychology | Penrhyn Road |
| Forensic sciences | Penrhyn Road |
| Foundation art and design | Penrhyn Road |
| Geography | Penrhyn Road |
| Graphic design | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Historic building conservation | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Human geography | Penrhyn Road |
| Human rights and criminology | Penrhyn Road |
| Human rights and social justice | Penrhyn Road |
| Human rights and sociology | Penrhyn Road |
| Illustration animation | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Interior design | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| International business | Kingston Hill |
| International law | Penrhyn Road |
| Journalism | Penrhyn Road |
| Journalism and media | Penrhyn Road |
| Law | Penrhyn Road |
| Learning disability nursing | Kingston Hill |
| Marketing and advertising | Kingston Hill |
| Mathematics | Penrhyn Road |
| Mechanical engineering | Roehampton Vale |
| Media and communication | Penrhyn Road |
| Media skills (top-up) | Penrhyn Road |
| Mental health nursing | Kingston Hill |
| Midwifery | Kingston Hill |
| Music | Kingston Hill |
| Nursing | Kingston Hill |
| Nutrition (human nutrition; exercise and health) | Penrhyn Road |
| PGCE primary | Kingston Hill |
| PGCE secondary | Kingston Hill |
| Pharmaceutical science | Penrhyn Road |
| Pharmacology | Penrhyn Road |
| Pharmacology with business | Penrhyn Road |
| Pharmacy | Penrhyn Road |
| Photography | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Physical education, sport and activity | Kingston Hill |
| Primary Teaching | Kingston Hill |
| Product and furniture design | Kingston School of Art, Knights Park |
| Psychology | Penrhyn Road |
| Psychology with criminology | Penrhyn Road |
| Psychology with sociology | Penrhyn Road |
| Quantity surveying consultancy | Penrhyn Road |
| Real estate management | Kingston Hill |
| Social work | Kingston Hill |
| Sociology | Penrhyn Road |
| Sociology and international relations | Penrhyn Road |
| Special educational needs and inclusive practice | Kingston Hill |
| Sport and exercise science foundation | Penrhyn Road |
| Sport coaching foundation | Penrhyn Road |
| Sport science | Penrhyn Road |
| Sport science (coaching) | Penrhyn Road |
| Working with children and young people | Kingston Hill |
Transport links and intersite bus service
Kingston is close to three train stations, a network of bus routes and major motorways. These transport links make it easy to reach Kingston from London and from the rest of the country. Gatwick and Heathrow international airports are also easily accessible from Kingston by car and public transport.
All four of our campuses are within easy reach of Kingston town centre. The campuses are connected with a free intersite bus. There are also excellent public transport links to and from the campuses.
I knew I wanted to live at home when studying at university. I’ve found Kingston is a great place for this. Many students here do the same. It takes 45 minutes door-to-door to get to my lectures. My journey takes me through Richmond Park, where I get to walk alongside grazing deer. I can then pick up the free University bus from Kingston town centre, which takes me directly to my lectures.
Kingston's London location
Kingston is located just 10 miles from the centre of London and part of Travelcard Zone 6. This location within Greater London makes travelling across the capital easy, especially with a Travelcard. Also known as Oyster Cards, Travelcards help make public transport more affordable. Discounts are available for students.
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