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King’s College London has 2 intakes in a year for PG Architecture and Planning Courses (Fall and Spring).

  • King's College London UG UCAS application deadline is Jun 30, 2026

King’s College London Architecture and Planning Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
M.Arch(1 course)
Duration1 year
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL, PTE

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3.9/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 40% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Liberal
Internships3.1
Part time work3.6
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.5
Value for money3.6
Public transportation4.8
Safety4
Indian Food4.5
Permanent Immigration3.3
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MSc in Banking & Finance - Batch of 2025
3.5
KCL College review- good
Tips: Good college, extremely well diverse, offers variety of courses and subject options, good exposure and experience, good facilities. I am satisfied with university and course exposure but opportunities after graduation are less and becomes v difficult
Likes (Public transportation): Extremely well-connected city, accessible from everywhere and anytime. Tubes and buses are well connected. Traveling is expensive in London; however, the city life makes it worth it! Also the best city for walking and exploring in good weather, so nice overall.
Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition course structure is good; however, the job market and opportunities aren’t great! No real-world exposure and job search help. Very expensive course and stuff in general. Exam structure is good. But it's very expensive to live as an international student.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2275
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026Read more
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Master of Laws LLM - Batch of 2025
4.3
King's College London - LLM- 2024-25 review
Tips: Okay, super basic: moving to London, everyone will tell you, "Don't carry excess stuff from India"—very true—you'll anyway buy grocery items, winter clothing, and household items, so listen to those views. Value for money—It's really on you—network, engage with students and professors, and just explore the city. There's a lot more to develop than just academically—do all you can. If you want to secure jobs and work, apply from the very beginning.
Likes (Indian Food): Too many Indian food options; also, you've got more palate-aligned ones like Malaysian and Turkish and more, so no problem. Prices are expensive, but manageable options are plentiful. Grocery chains keep a well-stocked variety of cuisines so you're set. If you're a student, ask for student discounts everywhere—even if it's not mentioned—most places have them!
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Honestly, the job market is demanding and harder. As a lawyer coming from international areas like India, you have inherent limitations like SQE that you'll have to consider. Sponsorship isn't easy, and permanent residence is harder due to immigration law changes. That said, if the way forward suits you, always try—just keep in mind that there might be more factors you have to consider as you make your way.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2200
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026Read more
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MSc International Marketing - Batch of 2026
3.7
An academic Journey of Fun
Tips: Moving to the UK is definitely a shift—the lifestyle is super fast-paced, the weather is completely all over the place and the uni system relies a lot on you teaching yourself though they still keep an eye on your progress. Because of that, the whole teaching style and classroom setup might feel pretty weird at first, but honestly, it’s actually pretty logical, and you’ll get the hang of it in no time.
Likes (Public transportation): Very well connected to go to several places to and from the university. Just a 4 min walk to the underground tube station and several bus stops just outside the campus. There is also an easy option to hop on cycles, and with a monthly pass and student Oyster, it's quite affordable.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 3500
Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week
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MSc Robotics - Batch of 2025
3.8
What to do and expect at King's College London in your MS degree.
Tips: In terms of Asian countries, it is very different. People are very friendly; however, everyone has a whole personal life of their own that is separate. Everyone only plays for what they have personally ordered; money is a sensitive topic. For scholarships, one needs to apply very early, and it might only be beneficial for people who actually need money and come from low-income households, as there are a lot of applicants (KCL has one of the highest numbers of students). One needs to start applying soon after joining the university and not wait for the course to end. For interviews and impressions with professors, it is necessary to understand the art of having a conversation, as the evaluations are very behavior-oriented and soft-skill-oriented besides technicality. The course is satisfactory, but for a master's degree, 1 year might seem like a very short time, as you only get to touch or overview a lot of the practical work. London is very busy and fast but also very vibrant and enjoyable; there are a lot of options for free fun too.
Likes (Public transportation): London is very well connected; one can find tubes, buses, trams, cabs, and cycles all over the city. Most of the campuses are very close to tube stations, and bus stations are available in mostly all of the areas in London. With an Oyster and Railcard, one can get some benefits on tubes and buses. However, you need to go to the station to connect the two cars and get some benefits (not available online). These are good for frequent travelers.
Dislikes (Internships): Guidance is available on campus (in limited numbers), and an online portals is available for career opportunities, but I personally could not find a relevant internship or job in my field there. On-campus positions are mostly student ambassador roles, and lab positions are mostly available for Ph.D. candidates.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1750
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 32775
Reviewed on 6 May 2026Read more
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Data Science MSc - Batch of 2025
4.3
It's difficult to secure sponsorships.
Tips: There is nothing in particular you should know about this university. The university is amazing and has historical significance and the faculty is great. Try to get accommodation outside the ones given by the college since the college ones are very expensive. There is no cultural shift; it depends on how outgoing a person you are and the best way to get yourself in the limelight and even to get a job, you need to be socially available and engage in conversation with people.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty was amazing, they are really caring and try to solve the issues you have regarding a particular topic as much as possible. State of the art tech and amazing libraries to help students upskill in their academics, and help you in whichever way possible.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Given the current scenario of the UK job market it's really difficult to get a sponsorship in the UK. What students generally do is take a PSW and try to get jobs. Studying abroad should be taken as a qualification to upskill yourself. For international students studying in the top universities in the UK the chances of getting a sponsorship are close to 10-15%, so keep that in mind and try to manage studies and applications for jobs at the same time.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2125
Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28150
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026Read more
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Data Science MSc - Batch of 2025
4.4
Great course, great city, and solid experience overall.
Tips: The transition was fairly smooth. King's is in central London so the cohort is very international, which makes it easier to settle in. The bigger adjustment is London itself rather than the university. Academically, the M.Sc. Data Science movies fast so time management matters from week one.
Likes (Post study jobs): From my experience, about 50% companies I got interviews from had a sponsorship license and were willing to sponsor at the end of my graduate visa. Job roles initially can be structured as contacts with the option to extend or change to convert to permanent. On average, a graduate's salary ranges from 30,000 to 40,000 annually.
Dislikes (Value for money): More expensive than some colleges, like the University of Birmingham or University College London, offering the same course, especially for international students. On top of being in London which is more expensive than the rest of the UK by about 40%, the course is more expensive for no reason.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1600
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026Read more
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King’s College London Architecture and Planning FAQs 2025

Q:   What do student reviews say about King's College London?
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King’s college London is considered to be one of the best schools in the country, and it is ranked #201 in Architecture and Planning course among the top notch universities around. The students who are currently studying at this College speak fondly about it. The first thing that the students enjoy is the location of this place, it is located in the center of London and near the River Thames, which makes it easily connected to all the attractions. They also love the connections that they have the opportunity to build as it is a close knitted community.

They say that the growth in their careers, their personalities, and employability are incredible. All in all, the students enjoy a variety of cultural phenomenon, the opportunity to build meaningful connections, and the positive atmosphere.

Q:   Is it hard for Indian students to get admission at King's College London for Architecture and Planning courses?
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It is a quite selective School, as the King’s College acceptance rate stands at 11.1% for the year 2024 meaning, out of every 100 applicants, only 11 were rolled out an offer letter. The international students need to meet many requirements according to the programs they are choosing, but here are some basic requirements that a student have to fulfil to be able to enroll in Architecture and Planning courses at King’s College London:

·         Application form

·         Academic transcripts of the schools and colleges the student attended

·         GRE/GMAT

·         Letter of Recommendations

·         English language qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge English Test)

·         Interview (optional)

Please note that KCL is also focused on extracurricular activities, so if a student has been participating in these sort of activities, a mention can be their ticket to KCL Architecture and Planning courses.

Q:   Is studying at King's College London expensive for international students?
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London is considered one of the most expensive cities to live at, and the King’s College London is located in central London near River Thames which makes it even more costly. Considering all these factors, it gets a little hard for an international student to manage their finances, but by careful planning it is not impossible to get the best of your student life there.

According to the students already living there, an international student will need anywhere between EUR 485 (INR 44 K) to EUR 600 (INR 54 K) weekly for a decent lifestyle in central London.

Please refer to this table to understand the costs associated with International students living in London:

Fee components

Amount (for 12 months - 2 years)

Tuition

INR 25.03 L - 49.84 L

Hostel

INR 10.8 L - 11.37 L

Insurance

INR 86.91 K

Others

INR 8.4 K - 13.44 K

Total fee

INR 36.78 L - 62.21 L

Q:   What are the English language proficiency requirements for Architecture and Planning Programs at King's College London?
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As a part of KCL application process, Indian students are required to take an English proficiency test. The students can take any of these mentioned tests; IELTS/TOEFL iBT/Cambridge English Test/PTE.

They will have to meet certain standards for each test:

English proficiency test

 Minimum score required

Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) / Cambridge C1 Advanced

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) / Cambridge C2 Proficiency

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

IELTS (Academic)

7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill

IELTS (Online)

7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

The university also accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) for UKVI. It does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online

69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each communicative skill

Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) / Cambridge C1 Advanced

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

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There are 400+ societies at King's College London. There is one KCL India Society too. It is one of the largest and most vibrant societies at KCL. It hosts many events like-

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King's College London ranking in UK is among the Top 30 Universities in the UK. In the Guardian rankings, KCL ranks at #21 whereas in The Complete University Guide rankings, KCL ranks at #19 in 2026. Subject rankings (As per The Guardian rankings) are-

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