International Students

Why international students are signing up to study IT at Kingston University.

More than ever computers are shaping the world in which we live; mobile phone technology is changing the way we communicate, financial markets depend on software and increasing numbers are logging on to shop online. For qualified professionals, this growing dependence on computers can mean just one thing - endless career possibilities.

At Kingston University, the Faculty of Computer Information Systems and Mathematics has developed its programmes with employment firmly in mind. With over 25 years' experience, the Faculty is equipping its students with the knowledge and skills to become successful IT professionals.

Location

Lively campus in a great location in Kingston Upon Thames, a safe and attractive market town on the banks of the River Thames and just 25 minutes from the heart of London
Near to the 'M4 corridor' sometimes referred to as UK's "Silicon Valley" because of the number of large and reputable IT companies such as Vodafone and Microsoft based there.

Quality

Wide range of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses available
The Quality Assurance Agency awarded our courses an 'Excellent' rating for teaching quality.
In 2006, The Guardian ranked Kingston as the number one among the new universities in London.
All programmes in the Faculty are subject to accreditation by the British Computer Society and regularly reviewed by an industry advice panel.
Proven track record having run programmes for over 20 years.
Strong research community.
Many tutors are industry specialists and the Faculty invites regular speakers from industry.
Vendor qualifications in Cisco and Microsoft available

Flexibility

September and January start dates for most MSc courses
Flexibility to swap between courses on BSc single honours degrees to find the course and level to suit you
Wide range of combined degrees and the option to study management alongside computing
Flexible full-time or part-time options to fit around work and other commitments

Employment Opportunities

Excellent record for graduate employment – recent figures show 95% of Kingston graduates were in employment 6 months after graduation
Strong industry links and dedicated Placements Team for projects and placement opportunities
Opportunity to work for a year in industry in the UK on completion of BSc / MSc
Free University Careers Service for careers advice, part time work and graduate employment opportunities
Emphasis on practical and vocational programmes making our graduates highly employable

Support and Facilities

A dedicated International Liaison Officer based in the Faculty as first point of contact for any queries or problems from enquiry right through to graduation.
Course Leader always available to give academic support and each student allocated a project supervisor
A dedicated team of technicians within the Faculty to help with software and hardware in the labs
Excellent facilities, purpose-built computing laboratories and state of the art software and hardware
International students are given priority for a room in halls of residence. If you prefer to live in private accommodation, the University can help you organise this
Specialised teams to provide support on issues such as accommodation, fees and funding and working in the UK.

Value for Money

Our course fees are very competitive and represent good value for money.
Generous scholarships are available to help with your course fees including country scholarships, course scholarships and bursaries for family members.

International Advice

Get more information on entry requirements, fees, accommodation and partner institutions in your country.

Contact Us Directly

If you would like to ask any further questions or seek further information then please contact us on:

CISM International

cism@kingston.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 2234

What They Say

Eric Oppong - BSc & MSc in Software Engineering from Ghana: “Deciding to study my MSc at Kingston was probably one of the easiest decisions I have ever made. After three years study at Kingston for my BSc Software Engineering I was very much aware of Kingston's reputation.”
Zayd Rasool - MSc Software Engineering student from India: “I chose Kingston due to its reputation as one of the best providers of IT courses.”
Bhavit Shah - BSc Software Engineering student from India. Undertook placement year at Merrill Lynch. Graduate job with JP Morgan: “The Placement Office provided outstanding support to prepare me for the placement.’
Leo Cato - MSc Information Systems student from West Indies: “One of the things I loved about Kingston was the flexibility of the system. Nothing seemed too difficult to change and the students always came first. That was so nice.”
Jonathan Briggs - Professor of e-Commerce & Director of The Other Media: “We have a tradition of bringing people in from different industries to contribute to our programmes. We had one of the Google Vice Presidents come in recently.”