Kingston University for International Students: Fees, Intakes and Entry
TL;DR: Kingston University London teaches international students across four campuses in and around Kingston upon Thames, south-west London. For the 2026/27 fee year, undergraduate fees run from £18,500 to £21,400 and postgraduate taught fees from £17,600 to £28,000. The January 2027 application deadline is 11 December 2026. Students who need a stronger start can enter through the Kingston University London International Study Centre.
At Kingston University London, your subject sets your campus, fee and start date. Here is what the university publishes, with a link to each source. Check your eligibility with Prosper
What does Kingston University offer international students?
Kingston University London has four campuses in and around Kingston upon Thames. The university's campus guide groups subjects by campus like this:
| Campus | Subject areas based there |
|---|---|
| Penrhyn Road | Life sciences, pharmacy, civil engineering and construction, computing, psychology, criminology and law, economics, media, drama, geography |
| Kingston Hill | Business, accounting, marketing, international business, real estate, nursing, midwifery, social work, education |
| Knights Park | Art and design: architecture, fashion, graphic design, fine art, photography, film, illustration and animation |
| Roehampton Vale | Aerospace, aviation, mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence |
Some courses are taught away from the campus listed, so confirm the location on your course page.
Kingston University London fees for international students
Kingston's Money Matters guide for international students sets these first-year fees for the 2026/27 academic year:
- Undergraduate: £18,500 for classroom-based courses, £19,200 for studio-based and social science, economics and law courses, £19,600 for aerospace engineering, £19,900 for pharmacy and £21,400 for art and design.
- Postgraduate taught: £17,600 to £28,000, depending on the course. The exact fee is on each course page.
- Payment: self-funded postgraduate students pay a £5,000 deposit, and every international student pays at least 50% of the fee before enrolment.
Fees rise each year. The Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc is £18,500 for 2026/27 entry and £19,800 for 2027/28 entry. Our guides to UK tuition fees for international students and the UK university deposit explain how these payments fit your visa.
Kingston University January intake
Kingston's international admissions timeline lists these dates for January 2027:
- Apply by 11 December 2026
- Request your CAS and pay any postgraduate deposit by 18 December 2026
- Welcome Week from 18 January 2027, teaching from 25 January 2027
Not every course starts in January. The Civil and Environmental Engineering MSc at Penrhyn Road is one that offers September and January starts. Read our guide to the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) before you pay.
Kingston University scholarships
The Kingston University International Scholarship is worth £5,000 towards first-year tuition for new undergraduate and postgraduate students with international fee status. Awards are limited, and you apply with a personal statement and a short video profile. The page describes a September round, so ask whether a January round is open before you plan around it.
The 2026/27 Money Matters guide also lists a 10% loyalty bursary for students with a previous connection to Kingston.
Kingston University entry requirements
Kingston publishes entry rules by country. Taught Master's courses ask for a good bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, and applications are considered individually.
The English language requirements for IELTS Academic are:
- Undergraduate: 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each element
- Postgraduate, most faculties: 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each element
- Postgraduate at Kingston School of Art: 6.5 overall, with 5.5 in each element (7.0 for Journalism MA)
Test results are valid for two years. A degree taught entirely in English can count, with a transcript that confirms it.
Kingston University International Study Centre
The Kingston University London International Study Centre, run by Study Group, prepares students who do not yet meet direct entry. It offers an International Foundation Year into a three-year degree, an International Year One into the second year of a degree, and a one-term Pre-Masters Programme. You progress to Kingston once you pass with the required grades.
| Your position | Direct entry | International Study Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate English score | IELTS 6.0, 5.5 in each element | Foundation Year: IELTS 4.5, no skill below 4.0. Year One: IELTS 5.5 in all skills |
| Postgraduate English score | IELTS 6.5, 6.0 in each element | Pre-Masters: IELTS 6.0, minimum 5.5 in all skills |
| Next starts | January 2027 (apply by 11 December 2026) | Foundation Year and Year One: 18 January 2027. Pre-Masters: 26 April 2027 |
Scores and dates come from the centre's entry requirements and term dates pages.
Applying from Sri Lanka
Kingston's Sri Lanka entry page sets these rules:
- A/L holders: Sri Lankan GCE A/L and Cambridge A-levels are accepted for undergraduate study. No fixed grades are published.
- Lower grades: O/L and A/L results can lead to a Foundation Year when grades are too low for direct entry.
- Diploma and HND holders: advanced entry is possible from a relevant diploma or HND.
- Degree holders: a good bachelor's degree from a recognised institution for a taught Master's.
Book English tests through our IELTS in Sri Lanka guide. After your CAS, take the IOM Colombo TB test, give biometrics at VFS Colombo and follow our UK student visa steps. Any credibility interview is held online by video with a UKVI officer. Hold your funds for the UK student visa 28-day rule.
Prosper can apply to Kingston University London and its International Study Centre for you: we check your results, pick the route and intake, and prepare your application, including UCAS for undergraduates, and your visa file.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kingston University have a January intake?
Yes. Kingston University London has a January intake on selected courses. For January 2027, international applicants must apply by 11 December 2026, and teaching starts on 25 January 2027.
How much are Kingston University fees for international students?
For 2026/27, Kingston University London charges international undergraduates £18,500 to £21,400 a year, depending on the subject. Postgraduate taught fees are £17,600 to £28,000.
What IELTS score does Kingston University need?
Kingston University London asks for IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element for undergraduate study, and IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each element for most postgraduate study.
Does Kingston University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. The Kingston University International Scholarship gives £5,000 towards first-year tuition to a small number of new students with international fee status.
PS: With your IELTS score and documents ready, you can still apply for January 2027 until 11 December 2026. If not, the International Study Centre or a September 2027 start gives you time. Check your eligibility with Prosper
References
- Visit the right campus, Kingston University London, https://www.kingston.ac.uk/experience/our-campuses/visit-the-right-campus (checked 31/10/2026)
- Money Matters: International Undergraduate and Postgraduate students 2026/27, Kingston University London, https://assets.kingston.ac.uk/m/4db88b135e33cf01/original/Money-Matters_International-2025-26.pdf (checked 31/10/2026)
- Postgraduate tuition fees, Kingston University London, https://www.kingston.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate-fees (checked 31/10/2026)
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons), Kingston University London, https://www.kingston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/business-management-and-entrepreneurship-bsc-hons (checked 31/10/2026)
- Admissions timeline for international students, Kingston University London, https://www.kingston.ac.uk/study/international-students/international-admissions-timeline (checked 31/10/2026)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering MSc, Kingston University London, https://www.kingston.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/civil-and-environmental-engineering-msc (checked 31/10/2026)
- International scholarships, Kingston University London, https://kingston.ac.uk/international/funding-and-fees/scholarships/international-scholarships (checked 31/10/2026)
- Sri Lanka entry requirements, Kingston University London, https://kingston.ac.uk/international/country-specific-information/asia/sri-lanka/entry-requirements (checked 31/10/2026)
- English language entry requirements, Kingston University London, https://www.kingston.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-entry-requirements (checked 31/10/2026)
- Kingston University London International Study Centre, Study Group, https://www.kingstonisc.com/ (checked 31/10/2026)
- Entry requirements, Kingston University London International Study Centre, https://www.kingstonisc.com/how-to-apply/entry-requirements (checked 31/10/2026)
- Term dates, Kingston University London International Study Centre, https://www.kingstonisc.com/how-to-apply/term-dates (checked 31/10/2026)
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