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Kingston University
(KUL)
About
Kingston University London is a public research university located within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, England. Its roots go back to the Kingston Technical Institute, founded in 1899. It received university status in 1992, before which the institution was known as Kingston Polytechnic.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 686 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,980
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 44%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =383 | 62.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kingston University?
Kingston University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =686, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,534.
When was Kingston University founded?
Kingston University was founded in 1899.
What are the top subjects at Kingston University?
Top subjects at Kingston University include: Art & Design, Education & Training, English Language & Literature, Psychology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
Where is Kingston University located?
Kingston University is located in London, United Kingdom.