King's College London: Admissions 2024, Rankings & Acceptance Rate

Q: Is King's College or UCL better?

Both King's College London and UCL London are the top universities in the UK. If we compare them then according to QS World University Ranking 2023, UCL is ranked 8th in the world and King's College London is ranked 37th in the world. Here, UCL is much better than King's College but both are the perfect choice for studying in the UK. The best college is the one that suits your needs and is affordable for you. Therefore, students are advised to look at all the factors while choosing the best college for themselves.

Q: Does King's College London offer scholarships for international students?

Yes, international students get King's College London scholarships during the program. King's International Foundation Programme is your first step to undergraduate study at King's College London. All students progressing onto an undergraduate degree programme at King's are awarded a scholarship equivalent to 10% of their first year's tuition fee. Besides, there are several other scholarships available to international students provided by external funding agencies. Some scholarships are merit-based wile some are need-based scholarships.

Q: What is King's College London famous for?

King's College London is famous for its research activities that led to the discovery of the structure of DNA. The college has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing, and dentistry), and social sciences including international affairs. King's College has produced 14 Nobel Laureates.

Q: What is the cost of a student visa to the United Kingdom for international students?

All international students are required to apply for a student visa to study at a UK university. If you are an international student and applying from outside the United Kingdom, then you are required to pay an application fee of GBP 348. The student visa allows you to work while studying. This helps students to cover their daily expenses while living in the United Kingdom.

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The standard application deadline for undergraduate students is Jan 26, 2024.

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About King's College London
KCL Popular Programmes 2023
KCL Fees & Eligibility 2024
KCL Scholarships 2024
KCL Admission Dates 2024
KCL Student Reviews
KCL Placements
KCL Accommodation & Meals
KCL Rankings 2023
Studying in UK
KCL Notable Alumni
KCL FAQs

About King's College London

King’s College London is a public research university in London, England. King’s College has produced 14 Nobel Laureates and is ranked 6 in the world for research power by REF2021. King’s College has more than 33,000 students from over 150 countries around the world.

Year of establishment	1829
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	KCL
Accepted Exams	IELTS PTE
Total International Students	10965
Faculty/Student Ratio	12.5
Endowments Value	Pound Sterling 213 million
No.of Campuses	5
Accommodation expenses	6200 Pound for 1 sharing (UG),9638 Pound for 1 sharing (PG)
International Students Website	Go to Website

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Q: Is King's College or UCL better?

KCL Popular Programmes 2023

King’s College offers a variety of courses such as undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research and short courses to its students. Below we have given King's College courses offered to international students:

Type of Courses	Number of Courses
Undergraduate	136
Postgraduate Taught	237
Postgraduate Research	81
Short Courses	479

MS

72 Courses

5.012 months - 3 years

A Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹22.84 L - 45.47 L

Intake Session

Sep' 24

M.A.

58 Courses1 year - 4 years

A+ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

IELTS

1st year Tution Fees

₹16.33 L - 33.98 L

Intake Session

Sep' 24

B.A.

35 Courses3 - 4 years

A+ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

IELTS

1st year Tution Fees

₹21.24 L - 34.18 L

Intake Session

Sep' 24

B.Sc.

36 Courses

3.83 - 5 years

A Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹21.24 L - 38.18 L

Intake Session

Sep' 24

MDS

7 Courses1 year - 3 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹33.98 L - 62.52 L

Intake Session

Sep' 24

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KCL Fees & Eligibility 2024

The minimum entry eligibility for Indian students is:

High School leaving certificate from CBSE and CISCE boards
Overall 80% - 90% in Class XII boards examination

English Language Requirements

All international students are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. The minimum English language requirement for admissions at King’s College is:

Exam	Minimum Score
IELTS	Overall 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in each skill
PTE	Overall 75 with a minimum of 69 in communicative skill
TOEFL	Overall 109 with 27 in writing and a minimum of 25 in each of the other skills.

Learn more about the IETS exam with our IELTS Prepartion Tips.

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(72 courses)	INR 23 L - 45 L	Duration: 12 months-3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 69
M.A.(58 courses)	INR 16 L - 34 L	Duration: 1 year-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7
B.A.(35 courses)	INR 21 L - 34 L	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7
B.Sc.(36 courses)	INR 21 L - 38 L	Duration: 3-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 69
MDS(7 courses)	INR 34 L - 63 L	Duration: 1 year-3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
M.Phil(31 courses)	INR 22 L - 29 L	Duration: 2-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 7, PTE: 62 & Above
LL.B.(4 courses)	INR 11 L - 30 L	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, PTE: 69 & Above
MIM(20 courses)	INR 24 L - 41 L	Duration: 12 months-1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 69 & Above
BBA(6 courses)	INR 29 L - 34 L	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, PTE: 69 & Above
LL.M.(11 courses)	INR 25 L - 34 L	Duration: 1 year-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above

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KCL Scholarships 2024

King’s College London offers a variety of scholarships for domestic and international students. Besides scholarships, the university also helps students to secure students loan and bursaries. International students can also get scholarships from external funding agencies.

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Q: Does King's College London offer scholarships for international students?

KCL Admission Dates 2024

International students can apply to various undergraduate programs through UCAS. The deadlines are given as follows:

Deadline	Courses
January 31, 2024	Majority of Courses

Application fees :Pound 22
Type of deadline :Regular

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Not required
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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Important dates

Intake season	Deadline
Fall	31ˢᵗ Jan - 26ᵗʰ Jun 2024
Summer	20ᵗʰ Mar 2024
Winter	20ᵗʰ Oct 2023

Admission details of all courses

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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Vibe of Campus

Friendly
Fun loving
Liberal
Academically oriented

Student Views

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.5

Part time work4.5

Post study jobs4.5

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.8

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food5

Permanent Immigration4.3

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BSc Physics - Batch of 2022

3.8

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Most beautiful campus in London

Tips: It is a top university and one of the best in the UK. Its campuses are at the heart of London, with so many sites and attractions nearby. However, this does mean the university is not for everyone as it is a very busy and fast-paced environment in London.

Likes (Quality of faculty): King's College London has amazing faculty members for all different departments. It also has several university campuses and student halls across London. The university has top-end lecture halls, laboratories and sports facilities. It has unarguably the best university campuses in London compared to other London universities.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Immigration lawns are very strict at the moment in the UK. Difficult to find jobs in the UK as a whole but is slightly easier to find jobs in London. This does however mean jobs, especially graduate jobs in London are very competitive. To get more immigration information please refer to the UK government website.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2023Read more

Anonymous

BSc in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.8

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Once in a lifetime opportunity to study here.

Tips: One of the standout features of this university is the extensive array of societies. Whether one's passion lies in arts, sciences, sports or social causes, there is a society for everyone. The university also provides ample opportunities for students to work whilst studying, so they can develop their professional skills, gain valuable experience and manage their finances effectively, all while pursuing their academic endeavours.

Likes (Value for money): Once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will not regret it! It is a little expensive compared to other areas, but there is a lot to see and explore while studying at university. There are also a lot of universities in London so you get the chance to network with people from different courses, backgrounds and beliefs.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Not many jobs are available for post-graduates, but if you do get one they are quite good in terms of overall work culture and salary. I am not too sure about this topic as I am not a post-graduate, but there are quite a few people who are without a graduate scheme and some people who have secured amazing graduate schemes.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2023Read more

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MSc Engineering with Management - Batch of 2023

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Amazing life at King's College London, UK

Tips: One of the best universities to get into. Also the life in London is amazing. The connectivity of public transport is something which is commendable. The college is in the heart of the city and has almost every facility available for students. The teachers are well experienced and helpful.

Likes (Student Life): Life at KCL is simply amazing. There are several things going on at any given point in time to keep the students engaged. The campus is clean and very near to the tube stations making it very convenient for the students to walk from tube to the college.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The faculty are very interactive and help out with any problems that students have. They have designed a very engaging way of studying and making the students understand the root of everything. For the final dissertation, the faculty will help you with everything to make it easier for you to research.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2022Read more

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Psychological Academic Research MPhil, PhD/MD(Res) - Batch of 2025

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

I personally feel King's college is among the top in U.K.

Tips: I suggest to make your profile strong as getting an offer from King's college is quite tough. After getting admitted, the next steps will be to get your email address and complete the online enrolment and campus registration. Kings will send you details about the next step so please make sure your contact details and UGAS are updated.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2022Read more

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Arts & Cultural Management MA - Batch of 2024

4.7

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

This college is best and will help you for everything you need

Tips: No racism is there in the college attendance is compulsory or you will be suspended from the college. The students should obey the rules and should be disciplined in the campus and should not fight with each other and fees should be paid on time.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): This college is best and the studies over here is good according to other colleges this college will help you and will effect your resume for higher job or higher profile and the value of degree over here is highly demanded in companies or firms.

Dislikes (Public transportation): The transportation over there is very bad but there is no public transport in that area and there is no bus so people book cabs to go college so it is very bad and many of them don't attend lectures due to this.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2022Read more

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KCL Placements

King’s College London has a vast network of more than 185,000 alumni across the world. The university offers career and employment services to its students through CareerConnect.

King’s College London Graduates & Alumni Salaries – by Job

Job	Average Annual Salary
Legal Department	GBP 75,000
Executive Management & Change	GBP 74,000
Financial Services	GBP 68,000
Finance Control & Strategy	GBP 64,000
Legal & Paralegal	GBP 63,000

Source: Emolument

Top Recruiters

Deloitte

Osmosys

Local Oye

Accenture

Merrill Lynch

Bank of America

Oracle

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Accommodation & Meals

On-Campus Accommodation

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King's College London provides on campus accommodation facilities to its students and the majority of King’s residences are in central London, and most are close to King’s teaching campus

King's College London provides on campus accommodation facilities to its students and the majority of King’s residences are in central London, and most are close to King’s teaching campuses.

Accommodation Services offers a wide range of accommodation:
- Self-catered halls of residence
- Apartments: self-catering for four to eleven students; each room with en-suite shower and WC
- Studios: self-contained units with en-suite shower/WC and kitchenette
- Intercollegiate Halls: all full-time King’s students can also apply for a place in one of the seven

Masters

Bachelors

Accommodation Expense

PG Accommodation expenses:Pound 9638
On-campus housing:kcl.ac.uk/accommodation

Wolfson House: Non-Ensuite (4-bed flat): £189.00 for 51 weeks(PG)

Meal Expense

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Off-Campus Accommodation

AVAILABLE

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The average rent is 500 to 700 Pounds/month
The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
The student residences are fully furnished

The average rent is 500 to 700 Pounds/month
The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, central heating and unlimited internet access included in the rent
Onsite-laundry facility is also available

KCL Rankings 2023

The QS World University Ranking 2023 ranked King’s College 37 in the world. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2023 ranked King’s College 35 in the world. Meanwhile, The Guardian University 2023 ranked King’s College 29 in national rankings.

Overall University Grade

by Shiksha

Ranked #10 in Top universities in UK

Mathematics

#51-100

ARWU

#151-200

Electronics Engineering

Guardian

#51

Business Economics

THE

#56

Guardian

Mechanical Engineering

#201-250

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Studying in UK

Average Accommodation Expense	INR 5.6 L (based on 65 colleges)
Average Meals Expense	INR 2.2 L (based on 3 colleges)
Part Time Work	Permitted Maximum of 20 hours per week of paid or unpaid work is allowed during course term for degree students in UK... Read more about part time work
Post Study Work Permit	Permitted UK's graduate route visa rules may be replaced by a new norm that would cut the time period for overseas st... Read more about post study work permit
Cost of Visa Application	Pound 363 = INR 37,091.3
Visa Application Process	Moderate UK Student visa was two student categories under Tier 4 of the points-based system: Tier 4 (General) studen... Read more about visa application process
Hot Job Sectors	Read more about hot job sectors
Economy Growth Rate	In the Q1 of the year 2023, the GDP ... Read more about economy growth rate

KCL Notable Alumni

King’s College London has more than 185,000 alumni across the world. Some of the most notable alumni are:

Name	Profession
Archbishop Desmond Tutu	Bishop – Nobel Peace Laureate
Peter Higgs	Physicist – Nobel Physics Laureate
Dame Katherine Grainger	Rower – Olympic Gold Medalist
Margo Marrone	Founder of Organic Pharmacy

KCL International Students 2023

King’s College London has more than 33,000 students with over 18,000 international students from more than 185 countries around the world.

Type of Students	No. of Students
Total Students	33,000+
Undergraduate Students	20,000 (approx.)
Postgraduate Students	15,000 (approx.)
International Students	18,000+

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University City	London, London, UK
Size of city	Large
Population of City	88,25,000

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5 Campuses

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10 Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ

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165 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4XA

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Strand, London WC2R 2LS

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Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH

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Contact Information

Address

Strand, London WC2R 2LS, England, United Kingdom

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Phone

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