Kingston University Boasts London’s First Campus-based International Study Centre

Leading international education provider Study Group to partner with Kingston University for its first London-based ISC

14 September 2009 - A new International Study Centre opened in Kingston upon Thames (south-west London) in a joint partnership between leading international education provider Study Group, and Kingston University.

The Kingston University, London - International Study Centre, based at the University’s Kingston Hill campus, will offer an International Foundation Year, a range of Pre-Masters programmes, and a bespoke art and design course for international students.

The International Foundation Year will prepare students for a wide range of degree studies from engineering, computing and mathematics to life sciences and pharmacy, whilst the Pre-Masters Programme offers routes into a variety of Masters degrees in business,
management, computing, information systems, mathematics and engineering. The Art & Design with English 60/40 offers high achieving and exceptional students an opportunity to progress onto art and design BA (Hons) courses.

The Kingston Hill campus is a beautiful, self-contained site with a mix of modern & historic buildings where the students will benefit from access to all on-campus facilities within a supportive environment. The addition of the ISC will offer international students
an exciting opportunity to prepare for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Kingston University.

Professor Martyn Jones, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Affairs at Kingston University said:

"For many years the University has welcomed students from all over the world to its attractive campus. Students at the International Study Centre can be assured they will be a part of the university community from the very start of their studies.
With a wide range of Foundation and Pre-Masters courses, the International Study Centre offers an ideal route onto a degree programme at one of the UK's most popular and successful universities. Our decision to partner with Study Group was based on their past expertise and the fact that they have an excellent understanding of international academic issues being the largest independent provider of international students to the UK HE sector.”

Managing Director of Study Group UK, James Pitman said:

“The collaboration between Kingston University and Study Group is a significant development in international education, especially since this is our first London-based ISC. Through this publicprivate partnership, Study Group will actively support Kingston in achieving its international student objectives. It will also encourage the promotion of south-west London as a quality international study destination.”

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