A public research university in south-west London. Gained university status in 1992, with roots in the Kingston Technical Institute (1899). Strong in art and design, fashion, and nursing.
Address: River House, 53–57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1LQ, Surrey, United Kingdom
Art and Design, Fashion, Business
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Links with creative industries, local businesses, and public sector organisations. Focus on enterprise, practical skills, and employability through initiatives like ‘Future Skills’.
Research:
Practice-based research in art and design (e.g. illustration animation), humanities, business, and health & social care. Growing focus on sustainability.
Famous Alumnis:
Eric Clapton (attended predecessor art college), Fiona Banner, Glenda Bailey, Ben Barnes
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2100
Current students***:
19500
Foreign students***:
25%
Cumulative former students***:
135000
Pros
Strong reputation in art and design, diverse student body, good transport links to central London, emphasis on practical skills and graduate outcomes.
Cons
Multiple campuses, research profile varies by subject, some facilities are older.
Best For
Students with a creative focus, particularly in art, design, and fashion, or those seeking vocational business, engineering and technology courses with a practical slant.
- Creativity, Design for Sustainability, Design Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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