👑King's College London

London, UK

QS World 2026 · #40

Central London's other major research university, especially strong in Medicine, Law and War Studies.

About King's

King's College London is a founding member of the University of London and sits across several central London campuses, from the Strand to Guy's Hospital. Its War Studies department is the largest and one of the oldest of its kind in the world, and its medical school traces back to Guy's, King's and St Thomas' hospitals.

Why students choose it

  • World-renowned War Studies department — unique among UK universities
  • Strong Medicine and Dentistry links to major London teaching hospitals
  • Multiple central London campuses

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Typical entry grades

A*AA (A Level)  ·  IB 37

Top tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£28,000–£38,000/yr

high tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, London

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or King's's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Medicine

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · UCAT · Interview (MMI)

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: LNAT (some universities)

Dentistry

⏱️ Typical duration: 5 years where entered straight from school; typically a 4-year postgraduate DDS/DMD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · UCAT · Interview (MMI)

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics · TMUA / ESAT (top universities)

War Studies

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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English

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Nursing

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Biology recommended

Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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King's FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to King's as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into King's?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, King's expects around A*AA at A Level or 37 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for King's's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on King's's own admissions page before applying.

How much does King's cost for international students?

International tuition at King's typically falls in the £28,000–£38,000/yr range (high tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not King's's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for King's?

King's follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on King's's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for King's?

UK universities, including King's, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is King's known for?

Central London's other major research university, especially strong in Medicine, Law and War Studies. King's College London is a founding member of the University of London and sits across several central London campuses, from the Strand to Guy's Hospital. Its War Studies department is the largest and one of the oldest of its kind in the world, and its medical school traces back to Guy's, King's and St Thomas' hospitals.

Can I apply to King's with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — King's accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against King's and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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