Is King's College London public or private?

King's College London is a public research university in the United Kingdom. It has degree-awarding authority within the UK higher-education framework and publishes course-specific admissions, fees and academic regulations.

Where are King's College London campuses?

The official campus list includes Strand, Waterloo, Guy's, St Thomas' and Denmark Hill. The academic home depends on the course: Strand is associated with arts and sciences, while health teaching is distributed across Guy's, St Thomas', Waterloo and Denmark Hill.

How do international students apply to King's?

Most undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS. Postgraduate taught and research applicants normally use the King's Apply route or the application route named on the individual course page. Requirements, documents, application fees and deadlines vary by programme.

Are King's tuition fees the same for every international student?

No. King's publishes international tuition by individual course and fee status. The undergraduate and postgraduate fee guidance pages direct applicants to the selected course record, and fees can be revised annually, especially where a programme runs for more than one year.

When do King's courses start?

September is the common start point for many undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses, but the exact start date and available intake are programme-specific. Research degrees and online or professional awards can use different entry cycles and deadlines.

Does King's accept international qualifications?

King's assesses international qualifications against the requirements of the selected course. Applicants should use the country-specific qualification guidance and the course's entry-requirements page, and should not infer equivalence from a different King's programme.

What English-language evidence is required?

English requirements are set by course and language band. The relevant course page states accepted tests, minimum component scores and any exemptions or pre-sessional route; applicants should verify the current requirement before submitting an application.

Can an LLB or LLM qualify me to practise law everywhere?

No. King's LLB and LLM are academic awards, while permission to practise law depends on the jurisdiction, professional regulator and additional vocational or qualifying steps. Students should check the regulator in the country where they intend to practise.

What is the difference between a taught master's and a research degree at King's?

A taught master's is organised around modules, assessment and often a dissertation. A research degree such as an MPhil/PhD is built around a research proposal, supervisory fit, training and thesis submission; deadlines, fees and funding are usually department-specific.

Does King's offer scholarships to overseas students?

King's publishes scholarships and awards with their own eligibility, intake, course, nationality and deadline conditions. For example, the 2026/27 Vice-Chancellor Awards terms describe a £5,000 tuition discount for eligible overseas postgraduate taught applicants, subject to the published conditions.

How should students budget for accommodation?

Accommodation costs depend on residence, room type, contract and location. King's residences and the London private market should be compared using current official accommodation information; add deposits, daily living, travel, utilities where applicable and visa-related costs to tuition.

Does King's guarantee a placement or job?

No. Some courses include projects, placements or professional links, but availability and eligibility are programme-specific and employment is not guaranteed. Check the exact course structure and any placement conditions before applying.