Live applicant webinars

We are delighted to invite you to a series of webinars delivered exclusively to our applicants. The series will cover topics specifically relating to you joining us in the autumn.

As webinars open for bookings, you'll receive an email invitation inviting you to book but you can also book your place via the events listed on this webpage.

To give you a taste of what's on offer, here's a handful of topics we'll cover:

  • Finance and funding: How and when to apply for your student loan to make sure it arrives in time.
  • Accommodation: Take a video tour of our different accommodation options and we'll talk you through the booking process.
  • Opportunities for students: We'll showcase the extra-curricular opportunities available to you at Kingston.
  • Earning money whilst at university: How to fit work around your studies and opportunities available.
  • Life at Kingston: We'll cover a broad range of topics to get you prepared for life at Kingston University, from student societies, to employment opportunities and support with mental health/disabilities.
  • Speak to our current students: Our current students will tell you a little bit about their personal experiences as a student and what you have to look forward to.
  • Head Start: Get the lowdown on our free Head Start programme and how it will prepare you for life as an undergraduate student.

Missed a live applicant webinar?

You can still watch the recorded webinars by clicking on the links below.

Students at Kingston University

Student enrichment opportunities: gain more than a degree

From: Friday 27 August 2021

Discover events and opportunities to do alongside your course that will benefit you academically and personally. Whether your interests are in arts and languages, social and sports groups, to academic and careers support, we have something for you.

For: Home and international undergraduate students (duration 30 mins).

Preparing for enrolment and induction

From: Thursday 26 August 2021

We are thrilled to be welcoming you to Kingston. In this webinar, we will be going over the enrolment process, Welcome Week, Student Support Services and safety procedures we have in place for you ready for your arrival.

For: Postgraduate students (duration 30 mins).

Preparing for enrolment and induction

From: Wednesday 25 August 2021.

Get 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.

For: Undergraduate students (duration 30 mins).

Kingston University staff assisting students

What is Head Start?

From: Thursday 3 June 2021 at 5pm.

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.

For: Undergraduate and international students (duration 45 minutes).

A Kingston University student working on his laptop

Applying for your student loan after the deadline

From: Tuesday 8 June 2021 at 5pm.

It's not too late to apply for your student finance! In this webinar we'll run through the application process, give you handy tips on budgeting, when living away from home, and important information on scholarships and bursaries.

For: Undergraduate students (duration 45 mins).

A Kingston University Student studying

Learn more about funding your postgraduate degree

From: Thursday 10 June 2021 at 5pm (UK time).

Join this webinar to find out about postgraduate student finance, the application process, tips on budgeting and information about scholarships and bursaries.

For: Postgraduate students (duration 45 mins).

A Kingston University student in halls of residence

Explore what it's really like to live in halls at Kingston

From: 13 May 2021 at 5pm.

Watch this webinar in our Accommodation series; find out from our Accommodation team and Resident Life Ambassadors about the booking process and what life is really like in Kingston Halls of Residence.

For: Undergraduate and postgraduate students (duration 45 minutes).

A group  of Kingston University students

Meet our student union

From: 29 April 2021 at 4pm.

Come along to this webinar to meet your officers and find out more about the opportunities that Kingston Students' Union can offer you while you study at Kingston University.

For: Undergraduate, postgraduate and international students (duration 45 minutes).

Kingston University Student Ambassadors

Speak to our current undergraduate students

From: 22 April 2021 at 5pm.

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

For: Undergraduate and international students (duration 34 minutes).

A Kingston University Postgraduate student

Speak to our current postgraduate students

From: 22 April 2021 at 2pm.

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.

For: Postgraduate and international students (duration 30 minutes).

A Kingston University Student studying

Learn more about funding your postgraduate degree

From: 15 April 2021 at 5pm.

Join this webinar to find out about postgraduate student finance, the application process, tips on budgeting and information about scholarships and bursaries.

For: Postgraduate students (duration 35 minutes).

A Kingston University working on a laptop

Applying for your undergraduate student loan

From: 13 April 2021 at 5pm.

Learn more about undergraduate student finance, the application process, tips on budgeting and information about scholarships and bursaries.

For: Undergraduate students (duration 45 mins).

A Kingston University student in her roon in Halls of Residence

Explore your accommodation options

From: 8 April 2021.

Get an overview of the accommodation we offer on campus, as well as the application process and how to book a room with us. We will also offer advice and tips on private accommodation and other options available.

For: Undergraduate, postgraduate and international students (duration 45 minutes)

Nursing students

Getting you interview ready (nursing, midwifery and social work applicants)

From: 30 March 2021.

Find out about the nursing, midwifery and social work interview process, including helpful tips and advice from our academics. You will also get to know more about our state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and career opportunities after your graduate.

For: Undergraduate and postgraduate students (duration 30 minutes).

A Kingston University Pharmaceutical Student

Getting you interview ready (pharmacy applicants)

From: 30 March 2021.

Find out about the pharmacy interview process, including helpful tips and advice from our academics. You will also get to know more about our state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and career opportunities after your graduate.

For: Undergraduate students (duration 30 minutes).

A Kingston University art student

Get help preparing your portfolio – Kingston School of Art applicants

From: 31 March 2021.

Dr Jake Abrams from Kingston School of Art will give you an insight into what makes a strong portfolio, what kinds of work to include, and the common mistakes applicants make.

For: Undergraduate and international students (duration 45 minutes).

Kingston riverside

Discover what it's really like to live and study in Kingston

From: 25 March 2021.

We'll cover a broad range of topics to get you prepared for life at Kingston University, from student societies, to employment opportunities and support with mental health/disabilities.

For: Undergraduate and postgraduate students (45 minutes).

A student in her room in Kingston University Halls of Residence

Explore your accommodation options

From: 18 March 2021.

Get an overview of the accommodation we offer on campus, as well as the application process and how to book a room with us. We will also offer advice and tips on private accommodation and other options available.

For: Undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students (duration 45 minutes).