Penrhyn Road Campus - home of the International Study Centre
The Kingston University International Study Centre is located on the Penrhyn Road Campus, just walking distance from Kingston town centre. The campus has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment including classrooms and lecture facilities as well as the opening of the new £19.9 million John Galsworthy building – a RIBA architectural award winning building.
At Kingston University you can look forward to much more than just studying. Being a student is an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Community
Just walking distance from Kingston town centre, Penrhyn Road has a lively and cosmopolitan student environment and is home to central University facilities like the fitness centre, health centre, the main student restaurant and the Students’ Union headquarters where you can relax and socialise.
Shopping
Kingston is an old market town with a large number of shops and cafes. The town centre is a 15 minute bus journey from the Kingston Hill campus on the free University bus service provided for all students. Kingston has a shopping mall, "The Bentall Centre" as well as many high street shops as well as smaller boutiques.
Leisure
The student union (KUSU) is run by students designed to support and entertain you during your time at Kingston. In the town centre there is also an entertainment complex, The Rotunda, which contains a bowling alley, fitness centre and cinema as well as a theatre, bars and restaurants.
Sports facilities
Kingston University has a modern fitness centre and a spacious sports ground, which has facilities to play sports such as football, tennis, cricket and netball. There are also lots of non-University sports facilities in Kingston.
Facilities for worship
The Chaplaincy offers confidential pastoral support to all students and staff, whatever their religious convictions. It’s free, independent and confidential. You do not need to have a religious faith in order to make use of the Chaplaincy.
Location
Kingston is a riverside town in south-west London. Kingston is only 25 minutes by train from Central London, the UK's vibrant capital city, and is about an hour from Gatwick and Heathrow International airports.