Our partnerships
Kingston University has partner institutions in the UK and across the world. Read more about the types of partnerships and the networks that Kingston University is part of.
Key partnerships and strategic relationships
Kingston University champions dynamic partnerships that foster innovation, collaboration and societal impact.
By working with UK-based and global organisations, the University plays a pivotal role in driving economic, educational and social advancements.
As the largest university in South West London, Kingston has strong ties with key stakeholders such as the South London Partnership and the Royal Borough of Kingston, enhancing transport connectivity, healthcare innovation and business growth. Our partnerships with organisations like Pangea, Grocemania and Salutem provide students with invaluable opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Kingston also collaborates on innovative projects, including IoT technology, artificial intelligence and healthcare advancements, ensuring its students and community stay at the forefront of industry trends.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a collaborative initiative, part-funded by the UK government, connecting businesses with universities and talented graduates to drive innovation and strategic growth.
Academic partnerships
UK-based partners currently delivering Kingston University programmes include the following:
- Boomsatsuma
- British Academy of Jewellery
- Cardiff and Vale College
- City St. George's University of London
- Corndel Limited
- Edinburgh College
- Exeter College
- King's College Hospital HNS Foundation Trust (King's Academy)
- London College of Business Studies (LCBS)
- Poole SCITT
- Royal School of Needlework
- South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET), Surrey South Farnham (SSF) SCITT
- South Thames Colleges Group (Kingston College)
- Stapleford Flying Club Limited (T/A Stapleford Flight Centre)
- St George's, University of London
- Study Group Ltd (formerly Bellerby's Educational Services Ltd)
- The Design Museum
- Wandsworth SCITT
- Asian Aviation Centre (AAC), Sri Lanka
- ESOFT Metro Campus, Sri Lanka
- GISMA, Berlin, Germany
- Nilai University, Malaysia
- Polytechnics Mauritius
- Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, SVKM NMIMS CIS (Centre for International Studies) Mumbai, India
- Sri Lankan Airlines Aviation College, Sri Lanka
- Teamwork Education Foundation, Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD), New Delhi, India
- Tembusu Institute Pte Ltd, Singapore
Kingston University is proud to be a member of the International Network of Universities (INU), a consortium of 13 universities around the world where members work collaboratively to provide transformative experiences that continuously advance the global engagement of students, faculty, and staff.
INU members are committed to working together to offer students and staff intercultural learning opportunities, developing globally engaged citizens and sharing expertise and best practice from across the network. Members also explore bilateral agreements and collaborative projects, to further internationalisation strategies and expand international partnerships.
Membership:
- De Montfort University, UK
- European University Viadrina, Germany
- Hiroshima University, Japan
- James Madison University, USA
- Kingston University, UK
- Malmö University, Sweden
- Osnabruck University, Germany
- Parahyangan Catholic University, Indonesia
- Rovira i Virgili University, Spain
- Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
- Tecnológico de Antioquia, Colombia
- Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina
Contact us
Kingston University's Partnerships and Business Engagement team is dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting business growth. The team works across faculties to create tailored solutions, offer training, and facilitate collaborative projects.
Email us to find out more about how we can help.
