Kingston upon Thames

England

Kingston University is based in Kingston upon Thames, a busy riverside town on the borders of London and Surrey. The University has four campuses, each with its own character:

Penrhyn Road – the hub of student activity in Kingston
Kingston Hill – a modern hillside campus set in landscaped gardens
Knights Park – a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in a riverside setting
Roehampton Vale – a modern building close to Richmond Park. Central London is just 25 minutes away by train

Summer

Educational Forcus:
Available courses include British Life and Culture, Art, International Business, Theatre and British Literature
3 or 6 semester hours of academic credit
The trip generally takes place during the month of July (USC Upstate Summer II session)
Classes scheduled two days a week to allow students maximum opportunity to explore London

Recommended Area(s) of Study: British Culture and Communication

Type of Classes: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials

Language(s) of Instruction: English

Program Highlights/Special Offerings:
Excursions to The Globe Theatre, Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford University, Parliament and the Royal Naval Observatory
Weekend trips are available to Scotland, Ireland, Amsterdam, France and Istanbul
Trip includes a travel card which allows unlimited travel within London

International Profile: There are 2,807 international students at Kingston from 133 countries ranging from Australia to Zimbabwe

Housing Options: Student apartments located just off the banks of the Thames and two blocks from the classroom building

Eligibility Requirements: Sophomore standing or higher and 2.75 minimum GPA

Semester, Academic Year

Educational Forcus: Kingston University offers a wide range of courses across a variety of subject areas. Visit http://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ to see a listing of majors offered at Kingston.

Recommended Area(s) of Study: Various Majors

Type of Classes: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials

Language(s) of Instruction: English

Program Highlights/Special Offerings:
The International Students' Club brings together students from over 70 different countries. It is the ideal place to meet new friends at Kingston University and gives you the chance to meet people from all over the world.
Activities include weekly social events such as restaurant meals and trips to the cinema, sightseeing trips to other parts of the UK, such as Scotland and Ireland, a Christmas disco party, and an end-of-year celebration party on a riverboat

International Profile: There are 2,807 international students at Kingston from 133 countries ranging from Australia to Zimbabwe

Housing Options: Residence Halls, Private Apartments, House Shares

Eligibility Requirements: Sophomore standing or higher and 2.75 minimum GPA

For more information contact Jimm Cox at (864) 503-5697 or jcox@uscupstate.edu.

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Dr. Regis Robe

Associate Director
Dr. Deryle Hope 

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