Kingston University, London

Kingston University London is a public university located in Kingston upon Thames, South West London, UK. Its origins date back to 1899 as Kingston Technical Institute, and it gained full university status in 1992.

The university has over 20,000 students from 140+ countries, making it a diverse and globally connected institution. It is known for its focus on career-oriented education, innovation, and “Future Skills”, preparing students for modern industry demands.

🌍 Rankings (Latest & Recent)

📊 UK Rankings (2026 & Recent)

• Guardian University Guide 2026
  • No. 1 in London for multiple subjects (e.g., nursing, creative writing, graphic design)
  • No. 2 in the UK for Mental Health Nursing
  • Top 10 in the UK for Construction, Geography, Planning
• Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
  • Top 10 in the UK for Art & Design, Materials Technology, Land & Property Management
  • Top 3 in London for several subjects including Nursing, Social Work, Music
• Earlier overall rankings:
  • Around Top 50–60 in the UK (Guardian Guide in recent years)
  • Ranked 45th in the UK (Guardian ranking cited historically)

🌐 Global & Subject Rankings

• Ranked among top 200 young universities worldwide (Times Higher Education)
• Top 250 globally for Business & Economics (THE rankings)
• Top 100 globally for Art & Design (QS rankings – past data)
• Fashion programs ranked among the best in the world by Business of Fashion