Kingston University English Requirements
United Kingdom
Kingston University London is a public research university located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, England. Its roots go back to the Kingston Technical Institute, founded in 1899. The university is home to a diverse community of more than 20,000 students from 140 countries and is known for its strong emphasis on employability, art and design, and business education.
Quick answer
Kingston University accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, Trinity ISE, CAEL, CELPIP General, Linguaskill, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum | |
| CAEL | No published minimum | |
| CELPIP General | No published minimum | |
| Linguaskill | No published minimum | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Kingston University?+
Undergraduate admission to Kingston University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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Start practicing freeRequirements are read from Kingston University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.