Kingston University Scholarships 2026-27

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Chetna Sharma

Study Abroad Content Writer | Updated on - Aug 6, 2026

Kingston University London offers a mix of university-funded and external scholarships for Indian students across undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD study. International students can access merit-based tuition fee reductions of up to £5,000 (₹6.37 Lakhs) through Kingston's International Merit-Based Scholarship, while MBA applicants can also compete for dedicated business school awards. Eligible Kingston graduates progressing to postgraduate study may receive additional tuition fee discounts.

Key scholarship highlights:

International Merit-Based Scholarship: £5,000 (₹6.37 Lakhs) tuition fee reduction for eligible UG and PG international students.
International Success Support Scholarship: £2,500 (₹3.18 Lakhs) tuition fee reduction for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Kingston MBA Scholarship: £5,000 (₹6.37 Lakhs) tuition fee reduction for eligible self-funded MBA students.
Kingston Impact Scholarship: £5,000 (₹6.37 Lakhs) for outstanding MBA applicants.
Kingston PhD Studentships: Selected research studentships offering Home-rate tuition funding with an annual stipend or other funding packages, subject to the advertised project.
External scholarships: Indian students can also apply for fully funded Chevening and Commonwealth Master's Scholarships for eligible one-year postgraduate programmes in the UK.

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 128 as of August 2026.

Table of Contents

Kingston University London Scholarships for UG Students
Kingston University London Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
India-Specific Scholarships at Kingston University London
Kingston University London PhD Scholarships
External Government Scholarships
Kingston University London Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Kingston University London Scholarships for UG Students

Undergraduate applicants from India tap two named Kingston awards, plus a merit route open to all overseas fee-paying students. Both awards deduct value directly from the tuition invoice.

Scholarship	Award (GBP)	Award (INR)	Eligibility for Indian Students	Application	Official Deadline
International Merit-Based Scholarship	£5,000 tuition fee reduction (Year 1)	₹6.37 Lakhs	International students holding an offer for an undergraduate programme starting in January or September	Separate scholarship application	January 2027 applications open in October; official closing date not yet published
International Success Support Scholarship	£2,500 per year for up to 3 years	₹3.18 Lakhs per year (up to ₹9.56 Lakhs)	Overseas fee-paying students on eligible undergraduate courses for the September 2026 intake only	Automatic (no application required)	Automatically applied if eligible

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Kingston University London Scholarships for PG Students

Postgraduate applicants have the widest choice at Kingston. Options span a flat £5,000 merit cut, a £2,500 auto award, an MBA-specific top-up and a 15% Kingston-alumni discount.

Scholarship	Award (GBP)	Award (INR)	Eligibility for Indian Students	Application
International Merit-Based Scholarship	£5,000 tuition fee reduction	₹6.37 Lakhs	International students holding an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme (January or September intake)	Separate application
International Success Support Scholarship	£2,500 tuition fee reduction (first year only)	₹3.18 Lakhs	Overseas fee-paying students on selected September-entry postgraduate courses	Automatic
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship	15% tuition fee discount	Varies	Kingston graduates progressing directly from undergraduate to postgraduate study in 2026/27	Automatic
Alumni Discount	10% tuition fee discount	Varies	Kingston University graduates progressing to an eligible postgraduate course	Automatic
Kingston MBA Scholarship	£5,000 tuition fee reduction	₹6.37 Lakhs	Self-funded international students with an offer for the September 2026 MBA intake	Automatic
Kingston Impact Scholarship	£5,000 tuition fee reduction	₹6.37 Lakhs	Self-funded international MBA applicants for the September 2026 intake	Separate application

Reddit Insight: Kingston MBA applicants in Indian applicant forums flag that the £5,000 Impact award is limited to 2 seats per intake. A fee-first submission and a genuine career-pivot essay carry more weight than test scores alone.

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Kingston University London PhD Scholarships

Doctoral funding at Kingston runs through two channels: internal studentships and external Indian government awards. The internal route funds up to 15 candidates a year across the university’s declared research strengths.

Scholarship	Funding	Eligibility for Indian Students	Application
Kingston PhD Studentships	Fully funded (Home tuition fees + annual stipend), partial studentships, or tuition-fees-only awards	Applicants whose research proposal aligns with an advertised research area. International students may apply, but fully funded awards cover Home tuition fees only and international students must fund the overseas fee difference.	Separate application through the relevant research area
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship (PhD)	15% tuition fee discount in the first year; eligible PhD students may receive the 10% Alumni Discount in subsequent years	Kingston undergraduate graduates progressing directly to a postgraduate research degree (including PhD) with no gap in study	Automatic

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External Government Scholarships

Two government-funded scholarships accept Indian applicants for study at any eligible UK university.

Scholarship	Full Coverage	Level	Key Eligibility for Indians	Application Window
Chevening Scholarship	Full tuition plus £50,000+ package covering living costs, return airfare, and UK visa fees	One-year taught master’s	Indian passport holder; minimum 2,800 hours of work experience after undergraduate degree; commitment to return to India for 2 years post-study	6 October 2026 for September 2027 intake (2026-27 round closed October 2025)
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships	Full tuition, GBP 1,378 per month (around INR 1.77 lakh) month living stipend outside London, return airfare, thesis and study grants	One-year taught master’s	Indian citizen and resident; 2:1 undergraduate degree (roughly 60% aggregate); demonstrated financial need and development impact plan	Tentative mid-October 2026 for 2027-28 intake (2026-27 round closed December 2025)

Commonwealth awards route through India’s Ministry of Education via the SAKSHAT portal, then upward to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK. Miss the SAKSHAT step and the CSC portal file will be rejected at nomination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Do I need a separate application for the Kingston International Success Support Scholarship?

Ans. No, the International Success Support Scholarship is applied automatically to your tuition invoice once you enrol as an overseas fee-status student. Kingston processes the £2,500 credit either against your full up-front payment or against your final instalment if you pay in stages. You do need to hold a firm offer for the January 2026 or September 2026 intake.

Ques. What academic threshold does Kingston University London expect for a merit scholarship?

Ans. The Kingston International Scholarship is judged on academic merit. Assessors look for a strong first-class Indian bachelor’s or an equivalent 2:1 UK classification for PG applicants. UG applicants are assessed on Class XII scores, with 75% or higher considered competitive for the £5,000 award. Chevening and Commonwealth both require a UK 2:1 equivalent, which maps to a strong 60% or higher first-class Indian bachelor’s degree.

Ques. Does the Chevening Scholarship cover living costs for Indian students at Kingston University London?

Ans. Yes, Chevening pays a monthly stipend calibrated to London living costs. Coverage also includes a return economy flight from India, visa and IHS fees, plus an arrival allowance. The London stipend historically clears rent on a shared flat in Zone 3 or 4, where many Kingston students live. Groceries and Oyster travel typically fit inside the balance. Kingston’s Kingston-upon-Thames campus is in Zone 6. Students who live near campus find the Chevening stipend stretches further than for peers at central London universities.

Ques. Which Kingston University London PhD studentship is the most competitive for Indian applicants?

Ans. The general Kingston PhD Studentship competition is the flagship, offering up to 15 fully funded seats across the university’s research groups each year. Indian applicants compete against home and other international candidates on research proposal fit alone. A supervisor-endorsed proposal before submission is decisive. The 2027 competition is expected to open in October 2026, with shortlisting calls typically running in early 2027.

Kingston University Scholarships: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 19 Reviews

The college offers an International Student Scholarship worth £5,000, awarded to eight students from the entire yearly intake. Selection primarily requires being an international student. Additionally, there is a £2,000 scholarship available in the final year for students who top their class in the previous two years. The number of scholarships awarded annually varies based on available funding, with approximately 20 students receiving different scholarships in some years.

Despite these opportunities, some students reported not receiving or knowing peers who received scholarships, and the eligibility is based on factors such as home country, educational background, and achievements.

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Scholarships offered

India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $3,555
Type: College-Specific
Level of Study: Master
Number of Scholarships: 5

Axol Science Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $2,000
Type: Company-Sponsored
Level of Study: Bachelor
Number of Scholarships: N/A

Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $14,000
Type: College-Specific
Level of Study: Master
Number of Scholarships: N/A

Business Administration Scholarships

International Student Eligible: No
Amount: Variable Amount
Type: Merit-Based
Level of Study: Bachelor
Number of Scholarships: N/A

VueVille Future Technology Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $1,000
Type: Merit-Based
Level of Study: Bachelor
Number of Scholarships: 1

Saltire Scholarships

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $8,000
Type: Merit-Based
Level of Study: Master
Number of Scholarships: 50

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Hudson

Kingston University( Enrolled 2018 )M.Sc Mechanical EngineeringApril 28, 2026

9.0 /10

Came for a Degree, But Left My Heart in Kingston

Likes

Dedicated lecturers who are really talented

Dislikes

The university could have provided more support with the placement

I spent around 565£ per month for my accommodation at Seethingwells

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Aditya

Kingston University( Enrolled 2023 )M.Sc User Experience DesignNovember 11, 2025

6.7 /10

Kingston Uni Review

Likes

Good Teaching Method

Dislikes

Some Professors are not upto the mark in teaching standards

I stayed at the Uni accomodation, Really cheap and Good. I would recommend everyone to stay at Uni accomodation, as it is near to the uni and that makes a huge difference.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 4/10

extracurricular: 4/10

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Pratyaksha Ambast

Kingston University( Enrolled 2023 )IELTS Score : 8User Experience DesignMay 12, 2025

5.5 /10

Kingston Univeristy Experience - International Student

Likes

Cultural Diversity. You get to interact with so many people
University Library. Its open 24 hours for the students
Free University Bus. Mon-Fri. Saves a lot of money

Dislikes

I wish masters was for 2 years. Would have enjoyed the student life for another year
It doesnt have college fest or cultural fest. So it was a limited experience
There are hardly any on-capus placements for part time. Although you can work in cafe

To be honest, landing a full-time job in the field you have studied is difficult. I would really suggest having a backup plan of going back as well. if within 3 months you don't find a job after completion of the course, you can opt for a post-study work visa. But I would suggest saving the money and trying for job opportunities within your home country.

academic: 6/10

faculty: 7/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 4/10

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Heema Kantharia

Kingston University( Enrolled 2023 )M.Sc FinanceMay 9, 2025

6.0 /10

Life of a student in London: Kingston University, London!

Likes

The university provides a very peaceful environment in which to study, and the students and faculty are quite helpful.

Dislikes

What I dislike is the University could have provided a more application based courses rather than focusing on theory.

Didnt apply for a student accomodation

academic: 6/10

faculty: 6/10

infrastructure: 6/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Manmeet Patil

Kingston University( Enrolled 2023 )M.Sc Pharmaceutical Science with Management StudiesMay 8, 2025

6.3 /10

Grass is not always greener : Always with PROS and CONS!

Dislikes

Lack of placement opportunities. They emphasize placement so much on their website, but only one or two students secured decent placements out of 100.

Average rent in Kingston is £600 per month and take £100 on bills and £100 on groceries.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 2/10

extracurricular: 4/10

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Akram Mohammad

Kingston University( Enrolled 2022 )M.Sc Data ScienceApril 25, 2025

7.3 /10

My Masters in Kingston University Experience

Likes

Nice Environment: Nice and huge campus, and also outdoor spaces
Multi-cultural: You will find people from all around the world, my class had people from Japan, China, Korea, India, Pakistan, the Middle East, and also some European countries.
Library: I liked the library a lot, it has an enormous collection of Books.

Dislikes

Not More Inclusive, College life here is not as you would expect in India.
Less cultural, More study-focused.
I shouldn't say I don't like this, but it is relatively difficult to get your degree on the first attempt.

Scholarship

I am not aware of any scholarships here in the UK, but in India, from my state, Telangana, I had a government overseas scholarship, but it will take years to get approved, and in my case, even after 2 years, it is still pending. You've got to have a lot of documents, all the usual scholarship documents, your semester results and also GRE and IELTS scores, even if they are not required by your university.
I didn't even hear from any of my friends who applied for or took any scholarships.

I had my relatives and friends here; that's how I got my accommodation sorted. My monthly average expense, including the rent, was about 550 pounds.
It is hard to find accommodation here unless you have any friends or relatives who can refer you. Get the accommodation sorted before coming here. It will be extremely difficult and exhausting to find something. My house was about 10 miles away from the campus, as I was lucky some of my friends live in one part of the city and travel to the farther part for studies (about 30-40 miles).

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 4/10

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Piyush Naresh Ghanmode

Kingston University( Enrolled 2020 )IELTS Score : 7M.Sc Mechanical Engineering including Professional PlacementApril 2, 2025

5.5 /10

Piyush Ghanmode UK 2020-2025

Likes

The location of london, it was good for everything
The environment & the lifestyle was very nice
Th support from the staff was very good

Dislikes

Due to covid we could not study in college
There were no on campus placements
As such no more thing as they were vey supportive

Off campus you can search on many apps or just be in touch with the seniors as they help you find the house. Rightmove is the best app and website that is legit; be ready to pay money to the right agent and person, as it is important you stay legal as your address goes into the database of your insurance number.

academic: 7/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 7/10

placement: 1/10

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Aayush Wable

Kingston University( Enrolled 2024 )Master of Science [M.S] Data Science on-campus [id: 27724]March 7, 2025

9.3 /10

Kingston University : POV!

Likes

Diversity among students.
Events for education purposes.
Multiple societies to help students.

Dislikes

Management is somewhat having some issues.
Number of holidays given in term time.
No proper feedback from the professor regarding assignments.

Scholarship

Yes I did receive a scholarship for my course. It’s the “INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP”. The eligibility criteria is simple, you’ve to be an international student
The amount for the scholarship was £5000
Not that of I know, that if my batch mates received any financial aid in any way
Each year only 8 students get this scholarship. By this I mean from the entire intake of that year only 8 students get the scholarship

I got my accommodation through the website called “Rightmove”, it’s an online website where you can get flats, studios, houses, apartments and roommates as well.
The monthly rent was £500 including the water, light, gas bills. It was a studio so we has separate Hall, kitchen and washroom. We had sofa, dining table, TV, washing machine.
Of possible get into the student accommodation which your university provides cause it’s better in terms of quality.
My accommodation was not that far from my university, it was 25 min walking distance

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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David Rajkumar Selvaraj

Kingston University( Enrolled 2019 )IELTS Score : 7M.Sc Software EngineeringFebruary 5, 2025

8.3 /10

My Life in London and Kingston

Likes

Environment, Faculty, Weatherspoon.
Multiple campuses, Students from Different Culture.
Library, Study Laptop, Additional Benefits like LinkedIn Learning.

Dislikes

Placement help could be enhanced.
Smoking zone in campus should be less.
There should be more coffee dispenser.

University helps in getting in touch with seniors who are leaving, which is the easiest form to find an accommodation. I found my accommodation the same way. I got picked up from Heathrow airport and dropped off at my accommodation, so there was no hassle for me. There are many private accommodation near uni as well.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 10/10

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Subhiksha Devi Rajendran

Kingston University( Enrolled 2024 )M.Sc Engineering Projects and Systems ManagementFebruary 1, 2025

6.7 /10

VIBE AROUND: Kingston University

Likes

The international exposure
he course module assignments are designed in a creative way rather then open book test
The lab facilities are exclusive and well equipped

Dislikes

Disappointed with classes sometimes as they quite boring and not engaging
Very poor information on sports activities
Some of the modules seems to have repeated content

Scholarship

I was extremely disappointed as there were no scholarships issued to my class students.
The website claimed there is international scholarship award worth 5000 pounds, but none of my friends received it. Also, I heard 1 or 2 people in my campus has got the 2000 pound scholarship.
Out of the student enrollments there were hardly few people who were offered scholarship based on their home country, educational background and achievements.

I found my accommodation through the University Facebook Group for freshers. I got a message of two girls who pursue the same course. We referred a private website called Spareroom to confirm a rental accommodation.
I recommend students to be active in the facebook group to easily connect with the fellow classmates. Luckily I stay just 10 mins away my campus.
Many students prefer to stay in Hounslow at low rent. But its far away from London (1 and half hours travel in bus)