King's College London
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King's College London is in London, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £30,750–£40,600 (≈ US$40,800–53,800) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels AAA; A-levels A*AA; A-levels AAB. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 92. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 1 from the university.
✓ 30 facts from 17 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £30,750 per year (≈ US$40,800) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: AAA. IB Diploma: 36 points overall, 18 from three Higher Levels. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 oct (UCAS early deadline) Last round: UCAS equal-consideration deadline, 13 ene. |
| Where and how students live | London · 24 km from LHR airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exenciónFuentes (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Nationals of the following countries, who have successfully completed a high school level 3 qualification (A-level equivalent) in a majority English speaking country are not required to complete an additional English language test.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The list of acceptable English Language tests listed below is correct as of September 2026 and apply for entry in the 2027/28 academic year for the King's courses specified below.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Every King's International Foundation Programme student will be given two conditional offers to study one of over 150 undergraduate degrees* at King's.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“King's Foundations offers courses to help students reach the language and skills level required for entry onto our undergraduate courses.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
International Hardship Fund
- Amount: Hasta £6,000 (≈ US$8,000) (2026-27 figure)
Fuentes (4)
“During the academic year October 2026 – May 2027 we will have the following hardship funds available:”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International Hardship Fund provides financial support to students who are: International or EU Undergraduate or Postgraduate students”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“To apply for this fund students must have made provision for their studies but have experienced an unforeseen change of circumstances.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The International Hardship Fund is open to eligible international students, including those from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, and can award up to £6,000 depending on your circumstances.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Digital Media & Culture BA · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration: Three years”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Start date: September 2027”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Economics & Management BSc · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration: Three years”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Start date: September 2027”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Politics BA/BSc · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration: Three years”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Start date: September 2027”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Start date: September 2027”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “In your UCAS application you will be asked to provide: A personal statement Full education history A reference”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “In your UCAS application you will be asked to provide: A personal statement Full education history A reference”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Optional Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Additional documents might include: university/high school transcripts (where applicable)”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS equal-consideration deadline — Application | 13 eneFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The standard deadline for applications is 13 January 2027 18:00 (UK time), but if you are applying for Medicine or Dentistry then the deadline is 15 October 2026 18:00 (UK time).”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| UCAS early deadline — Application (Medicine or Dentistry) | 15 octFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The standard deadline for applications is 13 January 2027 18:00 (UK time), but if you are applying for Medicine or Dentistry then the deadline is 15 October 2026 18:00 (UK time).”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Digital Media & Culture BA: £30,750 per year (≈ US$40,800) (2027–28 figure) Economics & Management BSc: £40,600 per year (≈ US$53,800) (2027–28 figure) Politics BA/BSc: £40,600 per year (≈ US$53,800) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | £1,770 per month (≈ US$2,300) (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Fuentes (7)
“The International tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is £30,750 per year.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The International tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is £40,600 per year.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The International tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is £40,600 per year.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“As a broad estimate of the funds needed to live to a reasonable standard in London, we currently estimate that students should allow approximately £1,770 per month for living costs, in addition to tuition fees.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Range of costs of living in London as a student 2026-27”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Our central London residences are close to campus, come with an accommodation guarantee for first year undergraduates and all postgraduates, and couldn't be simpler to book.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Our central London residences are close to campus, come with an accommodation guarantee for first year undergraduates and all postgraduates, and couldn't be simpler to book.”www.kcl.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Ubicación
| City / state | London |
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| Nearest major airport | London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 24 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q245247 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).