Webinars and web chats for International students

Our live webinars and web chats give you the opportunity to ask our staff any questions you may have about studying at Kingston University.

All dates for upcoming International webinars will be found on this page. You can also catch up on previous webinars and faculty-specific recordings below. If you are interested in more general webinar topics, take a look at the pre-applicant webinars for UK home students.

Upcoming International webinars and web chats

Check out the list below and click on the registration link to book your spot.

Everything you need to know about university

Thinking about going to university but unsure what it'll be like? Will it improve your career prospects? How will you afford it? In this webinar, our team of experts will answer all your burning questions.

27 November 2024, 3pm

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Choosing the right university course for you

Choosing the right university course for you is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. It does not have to be a complicated decision, but with over 50,000 courses to choose from in the UK, finding the right one can feel overwhelming. This webinar will help you navigate you choices, and the UCAS application process, with confidence.

11 December 2024, 3pm

CAS and Student Route Visa Information Session

Everything you need to know about how to request your CAS and apply for your Student Route visa, as well as the application timeline for January 2025 entry.

28 November 2024, 10am & 4pm

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Preparing for Welcome and Enrolment (January 2025)

Excited about coming to Kingston? Tune in to this webinar to find out all about the enrolment process, Welcome Week activities and all the wonderful support services and safety procedures we have in place ready for your arrival.

5 December 2024, 10am & 4pm

Accommodation Support & Student Budgeting Tips

We understand that finding a perfect student home can sometimes be challenging. Join our accommodation experts to get some essential guidance and support on accommodation options for postgraduate students joining us this January.

12 December 2024, 10am

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Discover Kingston University

Discover why international students from over 140 countries choose Kingston University London.

16 January 2025, 10am & 4pm

The Application Process

If you're thinking of applying to Kingston or you've already applied, we'll guide you through the admissions process.

6 February 2025, 10am & 4pm

CAS and Student Route Visa Information Session

Everything you need to know about how to request your CAS and apply for your Student Route visa, as well as the application timeline for September 2025 entry.

27 February 2025, 10am & 4pm

Catch up on previous webinars

Missed a webinar? You can still watch the recorded webinars by clicking on the links below.

Accommodation Q&A

Get an overview of the accommodation we offer on campus as well as advice and tips on private accommodation and other options.

Watch the recording: Accommodation

The application process

Our team will talk you through the application process and what steps to take next to secure your spot for September 2024.

Watch the recording: The application process

Careers and employability

Find out how Kingston University can help prepare you for the 'real world'.

Watch the recording: Careers and employability

CAS and Student Route Visa information session

Everything you need to know about how to request your CAS and apply for your Student Route visa, as well as the application timeline for September 2024 entry.

Watch the recording: CAS and Student Route Visa information session

Discover Kingston University

Discover why international students from over 140 countries choose Kingston University London.

Watch the recording: Discover Kingston University

Discover STEM at Kingston University

Discover how our courses help prepare students for fulfilling careers in the exciting STEM industries, and talk to our academic experts and current students to get a feel for what life is really like to study in a community of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, IT and data specialists.

Watch the recording: Discover STEM at Kingston University

Enrichment

University is more than just your course – it's about discovering who you are, experiencing new things, having fun and meeting new people. Our dedicated Student Enrichment team aim to connect you to a range of activities that will help you develop, both inside the classroom and out, so you graduate with more than just your degree. Join our Enrichment Opportunities webinar to find out more and have your queries answered by the team.

Watch the recording: Enrichment

Kingston Business School exclusive event for offer holders joining us in January 2024

This exclusive event will give you an opportunity to hear from a range of academic experts and course leaders from Kingston Business School.

Watch the recording: Kingston Business School exclusive event

Late enrolment and deferrals

This webinar is specifically for students who still intend to join us in January 2024 but will miss Welcome Week. The CAS, Visa and Immigration Team will guide you through the late enrol process and the implications for your studies. The Team will also explain what to do if you are still waiting for your student visa and how to defer your place to September 2024.

Watch the recording: Late enrolment and deferrals

Meet our Alumni

Book your spot to meet some of our Alumni and hear all about their successes, what tips they have for prospective students like yourself and how Kingston University has equipped them for the world of work.

Watch the recording: Meet our Alumni

Meet our current work placement students

Want to know more about how to apply for a Work Placement at Kingston University? Then don't miss our upcoming webinar, where our current students will share their top tips and the Work Placement and International teams will be on hand to answer all your questions.

Watch the recording: Meet our Current Work Placement students.

Pre-arrival questions

Join our pre-arrival web chat and your queries will be answered by the International Team. Ask them anything you like!

Watch the recording: Web chat: Pre-arrival questions

Preparing for enrolment and induction

Getting excited about coming to Kingston? Tune in to this webinar to find out all about the enrolment process, Welcome Week activities and all the wonderful support services and safety procedures we have in place ready for your arrival.

Watch the recording: Preparing for Enrolment and Induction

Pre-sessional English courses: How to prepare for your studies at Kingston

Find out more about our English pre-sessional courses that will help prepare you for your studies.

Watch the recording: How to prepare for your studies at Kingston

Speak to our current students (Undergraduate)

Our current undergraduate students will be sharing their experiences, top tips and exciting opportunities available for new students.

Watch the recording: Speak to our current students (Undergraduate)

Speak to our current students (Postgraduate)

Get answers to your questions from our current postgraduate students and find out about the support services we offer, including academic, healthcare and wellbeing support, bursaries, and faith services.

Watch the recording: Speak to our current students (Postgraduate)

UCAS application in a nutshell

Still thinking of applying? It's not too late! This webinar will run through how to write your UCAS personal statement and give you some handy tips on making your application stand out.

Watch the recording: UCAS application in a nutshell

Web chat with the International Office

Join our web chat and your queries will be answered by the International Team. Ask them anything you like.

Watch the recording: Web chat with the International Office

What is Head Start?

Want to know how you can get prepared for university this year? Come to this webinar to learn about our free Head Start programme and how it will prepare you for life as an undergraduate student.

Watch the recording: What is Head Start?

Faculty-specific webinar recordings

Looking for something related to your Faculty? You can still watch the recorded webinars by clicking on the links below.

Computer Science

Find out about the courses, our facilities, and career opportunities after you graduate.

Watch the recording: Computer Science

Construction Engineering and Management

Working in built environment and acquiring practical skills will help in reaching management positions.

Watch the recording: Construction engineering and management

Data Science and Agile Computing

Making decisions of the enormous amount of data existing in almost all areas of human activity is vital in any business and research environment. Not only is big data a hot topic, so is agile development and management and storage of information.

Watch the recording: Data science and agile computing

Kingston Business School

MBA webinar

Join to hear from MBA Course Director Dr Pauline Parker, current MBA students and successful alumni to get in-depth information about all aspects of MBA study at Kingston, how it can make a difference to your career and give you the competitive edge.

Watch the recording: MBA webinar

Kingston School of Art - Portfolio preparation

Here you can access the talk with our academic experts on how you prepare a portfolio and a Q&A session with our KSA staff and current students.

Watch the recording: How to prepare your portfolio.

Law

What makes Law at Kingston special and career opportunities after you graduate.

Watch the recording: Law

Mechanical Engineering

Find out about the courses, our facilities, and career opportunities after you graduate.

Watch the recording: Mechanical engineering

Networking and Cyber Security

It is now difficult to imagine world without internet, multimedia or wireless networks. Ensuring secure and robust connections between multitude of devices lies at the heart of modern society. Becoming familiar with principles of cyber security will boost your career for years to come.

Watch the recording: Networking and cyber security

Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry

Find out about the courses, our facilities, and career opportunities after you graduate.

Watch the recording: Pharmacy, chemistry and life science

Politics and International Relations

Find out about the courses, our facilities, and career opportunities after you graduate.

Watch the recording: Politics and international relations