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About Kingston University London 

1. Kingston University London distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube)- 20 minutes

• Bus - 30 minutes 

• Taxi - 25 minutes

2. Kingston University London UK has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £5,830/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Kingston London University follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

4. The best month to book a Kingston accommodation student on-campus after the university offer to study is accepted is March. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - April

• New postgraduate - June

• For returning students - February

5. Other Campuses of Kingston University London UK

• Kingston University Penrhyn Road

• Kingston University London- Roehampton Vale

Kingston University London Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in London. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £950/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Kingston University London accommodation options include Bartholomew Road, Lewisham Exchange, and London - Discovery Dock.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £550/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended Kingston University London private lets include Homey double bedroom not far from Stepney Green tube and Comfy 2BR flat w/ balcony in Canary wharf.

Secure a Private Student Room Near Kingston University London Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation and Unite Students accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Kingston University London

1. Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Upon Thames’ average rent is around £300/week i.e (£1200/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Bartholomew Road, London - Discovery Dock, and Nevis Court.

• Underground (Tube)- 10-20 minutes

• Bus - 30 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

2. Norbiton

Norbiton’s average rent is around £250/week i.e (£950/month). It’s a 35-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Bartholomew Road, London - Discovery Dock, and Nevis Court.

• Underground (Tube)- 20-30 minutes

• Bus - 25-30 minutes

• Taxi - 20-25 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

3. Tolworth

Tolworth’s average rent is around £200/week i.e (£800/month). It’s a 40-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Bartholomew Road, London - Discovery Dock, and Nevis Court.

• Underground (Tube)- 20-30 minutes

• Bus - 25-30 minutes

• Taxi - 20-25 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.