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 West London is a public research university in the United Kingdom with campuses in Ealing, Brentford, and in Reading, Berkshire.
| Kingston University | University of West London | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | - |
| ranking (overall) | # 660 QS World University 2026 # 601 QS World University 2025 # 801 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 1001 Times Higher Education 2025 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2024 # 34 The Guardian 2021 |
| Subject Strength | # 801 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 945 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 15 for Law by The Guardian 2021 |
| Programs | UG Programs -100 PG Programs -191 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -30 PG Programs -30 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.0 % | 28.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-590 GRE-299 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-69 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17301 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28640 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 16250 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18417 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16436 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary for programs are as follows: Executive MBA : $82,000 LLM : $76,000 Executive Masters : $58,000 MBA : $57,000 Masters in Science : $45,000 Other Degree : $44,000 | 98% of the graduates of the university get recruited within six months of graduation. The average salary received by the students is around 71,000 GBP. Students get employed in firms like Accenture, Citibank, BBC, Jarvis hotel, Financial times etc. |
| 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 of all previous education completed Submit personal statement Submit two references Submit English language proficiency test scores |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.8/10 Read 17 reviews | 7.1/10 Read 3 reviews |
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| General Facts | Kingston University | University of West London |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1899 | 1860 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | :1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 0% Male, 0% 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 of West London Campus has two sites in Ealing and Brentford, connected to each other by a free, 10 minute shuttle bus service. |
| 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 has library services at three sites: Ealing, Paragon and reading. The libraries provide a wide range of books, journals and e-resources to help the students with their studies, as well as different types of study spaces, computers, plus multiple ways of requesting help. Library also offers information on skills training via 1-2-1 appointments, drop-in sessions and workshops. |
| 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 Ealing site of the West London Campus has superb facilities including: The university is rated Number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction, student voice and academic support in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2022. |
| Hostel | #Micro en-suite - $5040 #Budget en-suite - $6240 #En-suite - $6320 #Standard - $6840 | #Rooms - $13876 |
| Famous Alumni | Ben Barnes, actor and singer Chris McCausland, stand-up comedian and actor | Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen Ian Russell Carter, Hilton Worldwide executive |
| 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. | London is packed with history, culture and social opportunity in every street, square and park. The staggering number of things to see, do and enjoy are near inexhaustible, and that's what makes so many people want to live in this incredible city.From the iconic entertainment venues of Hammersmith to the sporting history of Wembley, West London has long attracted all kinds of residents to its streets thanks to its good transport connections, its excellent schools and its career opportunities. Ealing Broadway's high street is home to a wide selection of retailers and eateries. A shopping centre sharing the name tops things off, while the railway interchange here offers direct links across London and out into the rest of the country. |
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