Kingston University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Kingston University. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Kingston University enrolled 4,125 international students in 2024/25, making up 21.9% of the student body (down 13.1% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 4,055 | 21,915 | 18.5% |
| 2015/16 | 3,705 | 20,885 | 17.7% |
| 2016/17 | 3,200 | 19,260 | 16.6% |
| 2017/18 | 2,965 | 17,615 | 16.8% |
| 2018/19 | 3,315 | 16,810 | 19.7% |
| 2019/20 | 4,745 | 18,070 | 26.3% |
| 2020/21 | 4,850 | 18,500 | 26.2% |
| 2021/22 | 6,200 | 19,920 | 31.1% |
| 2022/23 | 4,915 | 19,410 | 25.3% |
| 2023/24 | 4,410 | 18,825 | 23.4% |
| 2024/25 | 4,125 | 18,815 | 21.9% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 995 | +363% |
| China | 980 | +403% |
| Nigeria | 145 | -3% |
| Pakistan | 130 | +100% |
| United States | 130 | -28% |
| Philippines | 100 | +1900% |
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Kingston University have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Kingston University enrolled 4,125 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Kingston University's students are international?
International students made up 21.9% of the student body at Kingston University in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Kingston University growing?
International enrolment at Kingston University has fallen by 13.1% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Kingston University's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at Kingston University, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Kingston University work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Kingston University, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.