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King's College London

London, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1829

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1829

Type

Public

Location

London, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027

37 in the world

About the university

King's College London was founded in 1829 and now has five campuses across London. Fourteen people from King's and its associated institutions have won the Nobel Prize, and its nursing faculty descends from the world's first professional nursing school, founded by Florence Nightingale in 1860.

King's is strong in health and life sciences, law, business, humanities and social sciences, and computer science. Its Department of Informatics is based in Bush House on the Strand campus and teaches popular master's courses in data science, AI and cyber security.

Around 740 students a year join King's from South Asia, and the university has active Indian student societies. Entry is competitive: most business and informatics master's ask for a high 2:1 (65% in UK marking), and King's charges a £130 application fee for taught master's courses.

King's campuses sit in the heart of London, along the Thames near Somerset House and the South Bank. London offers large job markets in finance, technology and health, but living costs are high.

Founded
1829, by royal charter granted by King George IV
Type
Public research university in central London
Total students
More than 42,000 students (university figure); 33,960 in THE World University Rankings 2027 data
International students
19,000+ from more than 180 countries; 52% of students in THE 2027 data
Student–staff ratio
12.3 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Campuses
Five campuses across London, including Strand and Waterloo
Intakes
September for the master's courses on this page

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    37 in the world

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    40 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    16th of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
Data Science MSc1 year (full time)£42,900≈ ₹52.3 lakh
Artificial Intelligence MSc1 year (full time)£42,900≈ ₹52.3 lakh
Advanced Computing MSc1 year (full time)£42,900≈ ₹52.3 lakh
Cyber Security MSc1 year (full time)£42,900≈ ₹52.3 lakh
International Management MSc1 year (full time)£42,900≈ ₹52.3 lakh
Banking & Finance MSc1 year (full time)£47,800≈ ₹58.3 lakh
Advanced Software Engineering MSc1 year (full time)£42,900≈ ₹52.3 lakh
Digital Marketing MSc1 year (full time)£40,600≈ ₹49.5 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • For Indian school qualifications, King's accepts only the Class XII certificate from the CBSE or CISCE boards.
    • Grades and subject requirements differ by course: choose India in the International applicants section of the course's Entry requirements tab.
    • Many courses ask for the equivalent of A*AA to A*A*A at A level, so expect high marks in relevant subjects.

    Postgraduate

    • Most business, informatics and law master's ask for a high 2:1 (an average of at least 65% in UK marking); engineering and many health courses ask for a 2:1.
    • Indian equivalents depend on the course: select India in the International applicants section of the course's Entry requirements tab.
    • Apply through King's Apply and pay a non-refundable £130 application fee. International applicants who accept an offer pay a £2,000 deposit.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Official degree transcripts and certificate
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
    • English test score
    • Personal statement (answers to set questions on many courses)
    • One academic reference (a professional reference if you graduated more than five years ago)
    • CV (optional on many courses)

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS AcademicBand B: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each skill (business, informatics, law and many others). Band D: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill (most engineering and life sciences courses).
    PTE AcademicBand B: 69 with 62 in each skill. Band D: 62 with 59 in each skill. PTE Online is not accepted.
    TOEFL iBTBand B: 100 (25 in writing, 23 in others) for tests before 21 January 2026, or 5.0 with 4.5 in each skill after. Band D: 92 (23 writing, 20 others), or 4.5 with 4 in each skill.
    Pre-sessional EnglishKing's pre-sessional courses are accepted: pass with Band 7 (for Band B) or Band 6.5 (for Band D).

    Accommodation and living costs

    King's Residences house over 6,000 students a year, with all bills included, no guarantor needed and 24/7 support. King's guarantees a room to eligible new postgraduates who complete booking by the published deadline (31 July for 2026/27). Some halls are for postgraduates only and offer the GradPlus social programme. Prices below are 2026/27 weekly rates.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
    Vauxhall (postgraduate only), non en suite room, 51 weeks£17,136 for the contract£336per week≈ ₹40,992
    Vauxhall (postgraduate only), en suite room, 51 weeks£19,941 for the contract£391per week≈ ₹47,702
    Angel Lane, en suite room, 40 weeks£12,200 for the contract£305per week≈ ₹37,210
    Atlas, non en suite to en suite room, 40 weeks£330–387per week≈ ₹40,260 – ₹47,214

    Campus and location

    King's has five campuses across London. Many courses on this page are taught at the Strand and Waterloo campuses, close to the Thames.

    • Strand campus sits along the Thames next to Somerset House; the Department of Informatics is in Bush House.
    • Waterloo campus, near the South Bank, brings together health, science and law and is home to the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care.
    • Postgraduate-only residences, such as Vauxhall, run the GradPlus social programme.
    • Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Pakistani and Sri Lankan student societies are active on campus.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    A central London location gives King's students access to employers in finance, technology, law, health and government. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide for current rules.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    International students as a share of all students52%THE World University Rankings 2027
    Students joining each year from South AsiaAround 740King's College London, India & South Asia page

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    FAQs

    How much does a master's at King's cost?

    For 2027/28, informatics master's such as Data Science, AI and Cyber Security cost £42,900. Banking & Finance and Accounting courses cost £47,800, and marketing and LLM courses £40,600.

    What IELTS score does King's need?

    It depends on the course band. Band B courses (business, informatics, law) need IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each skill. Band D courses (most engineering and life sciences) need 6.5 with 6.0 in each skill.

    Does King's have a January intake?

    The master's courses on this page start in September 2027 only.

    Which Class 12 boards does King's accept?

    For Indian school qualifications King's accepts only the CBSE and CISCE Class XII certificates.

    Is there an application fee?

    Yes. Taught master's applications through King's Apply carry a non-refundable £130 fee. International students who accept an offer pay a £2,000 deposit towards tuition.

    Sources

    1. King's College London: about King's (opens in a new tab)
    2. King's College London: history (opens in a new tab)
    3. King's College London: Data Science MSc (opens in a new tab)
    4. King's College London: Data Science MSc fees (2027/28) (opens in a new tab)
    5. King's College London: Data Science MSc entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
    6. King's College London: postgraduate English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
    7. King's College London: India & South Asia (opens in a new tab)
    8. King's College London: postgraduate accommodation (opens in a new tab)
    9. King's Residences: Vauxhall (opens in a new tab)
    10. THE World University Rankings 2027: King's College London (opens in a new tab)
    11. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)

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