Erasmus and European Exchange
Thinking about choosing Kingston for your Erasmus+ or European Exchange? Whether you want to study with us for a semester or a year, everything you need to know is right here.
Erasmus+ or European Exchange at Kingston University
Why choose Kingston?
We partner with 130 universities to welcome more than 200 Erasmus+ and European exchange students every year.
Spending a semester or more here is the perfect opportunity to:
- Integrate with student life in the UK
- Meet new people and explore a different way of living
- Learn or improve your language skills
- Show future employers your flexibility and ability
Where you’ll stay
Studying for a full academic year?
After you’ve accepted your offer, our accommodation team will contact you directly to tell you how to apply for a room in our halls of residence.
Our halls are self-catering, mixed gender and have WiFi access. You’ll share a flat with other students from different backgrounds and courses.
Studying for a semester?
You won’t be eligible for a hall room if you’re only studying for a semester, but there are plenty of private accommodation options nearby.
How to apply
Complete the application form
- Check that your home university is one of our partner institutions
- Apply to your home university to be nominated for a place at Kingston
- Get formal approval from your home university and apply here
Send us your portfolio
If you’re applying for a studio-based module at Kingston School of Art in one of the following subjects, you’ll need to send us a portfolio of your work too.
- Architecture
- Fashion
- Fashion Promotion and Communication (specific agreements only)
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Illustration Animation
- Interior Design
- Product and Furniture Design
We accept web portfolios and PowerPoint or JPEG documents under 10MB. Email the link or attachment to [email protected], or directly to your Erasmus administrator (there’s a list at the bottom of this page). Please include:
- Your name, current university and the course you wish to apply for on all correspondence headers and web links
- A mix of developmental work and finished projects
- Anything personal or interesting to you that supports your application and shows us how you think
English Language Requirements
To study at Kingston University as an Erasmus+ or European exchange student, you need to be competent in English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
If you need a visa to enter the UK, you may need to provide formal proof of your English language proficiency.
Arriving at Kingston University
Arriving in a new country can feel overwhelming as well as exciting. Give yourself the best possible start by reading our pre-arrival guidance for international students.
When you get here, find your feet and meet new people by heading to the following events:
- Orientation
- Faculty induction meeting
- Welcome reception
- Enrolment
Useful information
Learn about the cost of living in Kingston
Read up on immigration and visa information
Discover our summer school programme
Find out more about choosing your modules
Erasmus teacher exchanges
Interested in guest lecturing at Kingston University? Here’s what to do:
- Get in touch with your home international or European office to make sure there’s an agreement in your subject area and funding is available
- Agree a teaching programme by filling out our Word or PDF application form
- Contact your relevant Erasmus coordinator, who will make arrangements for you
Download an application form
Erasmus Exchange Teaching Programme Agreement (Word)
Erasmus Exchange Teaching Programme Agreement (PDF)
Modules, Coordinators and Administrators by Faculty
We’ve listed all available undergraduate level modules here.
Modules | Erasmus Coordinators | Erasmus Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Architecture & Landscape – Timothy Smith | Alan Russell Course and Student Administration Coordinator/KSA Faculty Exchange Administrator Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 4238 |
| Art and Design: Critical and Historical Studies | Art and Design History – Dr Vlastimir Sudar | |
| Creative Writing | Creative Writing - Dr Matthew Birchwood | |
| Drama | Drama - Dr Caoimhe Mader McGuinness | |
| English Literature | English Literature - Dr Éadaoin Agnew | |
| Fashion | Film Studies - Dr Simon Brown | |
| Fashion Promotion and Communication | Fine Art, Photography, Film – Stephen Hughes | |
| Film | Journalism - Mary Braid | |
| Fine Art | Media & Communication - Dr María Mencía | |
| Graphic Design | Music Technology - Dr Michael Gatt | |
| Illustration Animation | Dance - Dr Daniela Perazzo Domm | |
| Interior Design | Design School – Dr David Lawrence | |
| Journalism | Publishing - Clare Somerville | |
| Languages | ||
| Media and Communication | ||
| Music Technology | ||
| Product and Furniture Design |
Modules | Erasmus Coordinators | Erasmus Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Business - Dr Enda Hannon | Shanti Khorja Pun Course and Student Administration Coordinator Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 5045 |
| Criminology | Criminology and Sociology - Prof Sylvia Collins-Mayo | |
| Economics | Economics - Dr Willem Spanjers | |
| Human Rights | ||
| Law | Law - Dr Rupert Dunbar | |
| Psychology | Psychology - Christopher Barker | |
| Real Estate | ||
| Sociology |
Modules | Erasmus Coordinators | Erasmus Administrator |
|---|---|---|
N/A | N/A |
Modules | Erasmus Coordinators | Erasmus Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | Aerospace Engineering - Dr Mohamad Askari | Piedad Clegg Course and Student Administration Coordinator Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 2023 |
| Civil Engineering and Infrastructure | Civil Engineering – Dr Paul Missa | |
| Computer Science | Computing and Information Systems –Dr Beryl Jones | |
| Geography and Environmental Science | Geography/Environmental Science - Professor Nigel Walford | |
| Mathematics | Mathematics - Dr Rosemary McNiece | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering - Julian Mason | |
| Faculty Exchange Co-ordinator - Dr Tracey Coates |
Modules | Erasmus Coordinators | Erasmus Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry and Pharmacy | Chemistry and Pharmacy - Professor James Barker | Georgina Sturrock (Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science)
Jo Matthews (Social Work) |
| Life Sciences | Life Sciences - Dr Pedro Barra | |
| Education - Helen Sutherland | ||
| Working with Children & Young People - Farrukh Akhtar |
Got a question?
Keen to start your Erasmus+ or European exchange journey with Kingston University but need more information?
Get in touch with the team at the Study Abroad International Learning Office by telephone, email or enquiry form. Someone will be happy to help.
