Kingston University London is a public research university located within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, England. The University of Roehampton, London, formerly Roehampton Institute of Higher Education, is a public university in the United Kingdom, situated on three major sites in Roehampton,
| Kingston University | University of Roehampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 601 QS World University 2024 # 601 QS World University 2023 # 801 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 801 Times Higher Education 2023 # 1577 US News 2023 # 801 Times Higher Education 2022 |
| Subject Strength | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 945 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 801 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 801 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -109 PG Programs -214 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -47 PG Programs -26 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.0 % | 42.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-590 GRE updated-299 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-88 | IELTS-6 PTE-67 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17301.2 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26606 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 16598.2 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18586.5 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 11195 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary for programs are as follows: Degree Average Salary Executive MBA $82,000 LLM $76,000 Executive Masters $58,000 MBA $57,000 Masters in Science $45,000 Other Degree $44,000 | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Executive MBA: $62,000 Masters in Science: $50,000 Other Degree: $45,000 Bachelor of Arts: $36,000 Bachelor of Science: $34,000 Masters of Arts: $29,000 |
| application requirements | Students should be 18 years on the 1st september of the first year For undergraduate courses students require minimum of 70% while for postgraduate courses they require minimum 6.5 GPA out of 10 Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements |
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| General Facts | Kingston University | University of Roehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1899 | 1975 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 28% Male, 72% Female |
| Location Facts | Kingston university has four campuses: Penrhyn road campus, Kingston hill campus, Kingston school of arts, Roehampton Vale campus. Penrhyn road campus is the main campus. | The university is located in the heart of south-west London, close to Putney and Hammersmith and within easy reach of central London. |
| Library | There are three libraries located at different places. The Library and Learning Services at Kingston University supports our students and staff in pursuing their learning, teaching and research ambitions. Library provides access to study spaces, internet, 330,000 books, 275,000 e-books, wide range of databases, 78,000 journals, DVDs etc. | The university’s world-class library has a variety of study space options. There are over 1200 seats (including different kinds of seating), bookable private study rooms, an entire floor for silent study, dedicated spaces for postgraduate / research students, and hundreds of thousands of books (plus a huge range of online resources). Every floor offers high-speed Wi-Fi, quick access and catalogue only PCs. |
| Campus Life | University does involve a fair amount of studying, but it's also time to have fun, try something new and make friends for life. On campus you can take part in the Union of Kingston Students events, join clubs and societies, and get into the team spirit with sports and fitness. The Union of Kingston Students is dedicated to making your student experience enjoyable and worthwhile. It is the voice of the student body, providing support and running excellent entertainment and activities throughout the year. Kingston University offers a great range of sports and recreational activities for fun and for competition. You can join any number of sports clubs, use first-class sports and fitness facilities, and support your teams and the community. | The university’s campus facilities include a world-class library, a state-of-the-art digital media centre, a gym, esports arena and plenty of options for food and drinks- all open to every student. The university has some of the most affordable on-campus student accommodation in London and is also one of the only London universities to offer a free student bus service and free on-campus student car parking. The university has dozens of student societies you can join, and our Students’ Union will help you if you want to set one up. There are over 50 in total, including a Vegan Society, LGBTQ+ Society, Esports Society and our long-running drama group, the Roehampton Players, whose former members including current West End stars. Joining a society will help you build confidence, develop you interests and make new friends. There are plenty of opportunities for you to play sport, including football, badminton, yoga, cheerleading and rowing. There is also an active musical scene, and whether you want to play jazz, classical music or get involved in musical theatre. |
| Hostel | #Micro en-suite - $4600 #Budget en-suite - $5680 #En-suite - $6320 #Standard - $6640 | #Room per year - $11195 |
| Famous Alumni | Ben Barnes, actor and singer Chris McCausland, stand-up comedian and actor | Niki and Sammy Albon, YouTubers |
| City Life | London is one of the most exciting cities in the world. With more than 100,000 international students studying in the city and a dynamic culture and history, this is a great place to experience student life. Kingston is one of the safest and most scenic boroughs in London while also being just 30 minutes from the heart of the city. You'll get a peaceful base to study while also having lot of fun exploring central London. With famous theaters, world class museums/galleries and iconic land marks there's plenty to do. When you're ready to take a break from your studies, Kingston provides a huge variety of restaurants and shops locally as well as lovely green spaces where you can relax, such as Regent's Park and Hyde Park. Plus, it's easy to venture to new areas of London via train or bus. London is a center for business, science and creativity - so no matter your subject area or career path their will be great networking and work opportunities to try. | More than 950 million people call London home. Around 37% of people currently living in the capital were born outside the UK, making it home to a staggering number of diverse nationalities and ethnicities, with some estimates putting the number of different languages spoken at more than 300 – more than any other metropolis. This makes London one of the world’s cultural capitals. With over half of the UK's FTSE companies and over 100 of Europe's largest businesses having their headquarters in central London, the capital is a massive talent hub. London is a great place to work, but it’s also the perfect place to relax with friends. There are about 40 pubs per 100,000 people in London, which is just slightly lower than the national average of 58 pubs per 100,000 people. With restaurants, theatres, galleries, parks, gigs and traditional British pubs to be found on every corner, there’s no shortage of places to socialise. |
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