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Distinguish yourself
King's College London is one of the worldÂ’s top 25* universities, perfectly located in the heart of London. There are currently more than 19,000 students in nine Schools of study based at our five London campuses. We offer a vast range of taught and research graduate programmes, and whichever programme you choose to pursue, you will work with academics who are often national or international leaders in their field.

In the heart of the cultural capital
London provides an incredibly rich source of learning and entertainment with all the attractions and amenities of a thriving contemporary city. As a KingÂ’s graduate student you will be in the heart of the cultural capital, with easy access to a wealth of research facilities and academic societies, such as the British Library and Royal Society. Our unrivalled location has enabled us to forge mutually beneficial links with renowned institutions nearby, such as ShakespeareÂ’s Globe Theatre, the British Museum and the Imperial War Museum. These organisations often contribute to our taught programmes, while we collaborate with them on major research projects in their specialist areas.

Research excellence
Graduate study is at the heart of the College, with over 6,200 graduate students from around the world. As a graduate student, you will join a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment that enjoys a global reputation for excellence in both its teaching and research.
The College has had 24 of its subject-areas awarded the highest rating of 5* and 5 for research quality, demonstrating excellence at an international level. The College has an enviable reputation for making sure our graduates are sought after by some of the world's most prestigious employers.
Our graduate programmes, facilities and continued investment in outstanding academic appointments mean that we will provide you with a unique and enriching experience. King's has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA. It is the largest centre for the education of healthcare professionals in Europe and is home to five Medical Research Council Centres – more than any other university.


Graduate School
Our Graduate School was established in 2005 to enhance your experience as a graduate student at King's and ensure that you fulfil your full potential. We aim to support students as much as possible throughout their studies through training, skills development as well as social events. Above all, we want our graduates to feel connected to a community of scholars with whom they can share their triumphs and their intellectual curiosity.

Beyond the books
The KingÂ’s experience encompasses far more than study and as a graduate student you will have a wealth of clubs, societies and informal networks on campus that you can join. KingÂ’s College London StudentÂ’s Union is there to enhance your student experience and provide a number of key services.

*The Times Higher -QS World University Rankings
Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 2,650
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff FTE: 900
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students FTE: 12,060
Number of students pursuing a BachelorÂ’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associateÂ’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students FTE: 1,807
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Average International Undergraduate Fees £ GBP 13,025
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees £ GBP 3,145
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students FTE: 5,154
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students FTE: 1,943
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees £ GBP 12,738
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees £ GBP 5,278
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 21,755 FTE: 17,161
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 3,955 FTE: 3,347
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Average International Student Fees £ GBP 12,091
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees £ GBP 4,278
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Number of Male Students Headcount: 8,520
Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students Headcount: 12,606
Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university
Graduate Output
Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study 33%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation.
Proportion of Graduates Employed 64%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded 307
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
Careers Support
Number of Full-Time Careers Advisors Headcount: 8
Total number of staff employed by your institution on a full-time basis who are exclusively responsible for career support for your students (undergraduate and/or postgraduate)
Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

70% of our subject areas are rated 5 or 5*, the highest rating university research can receive.

Eight members of staff have been awarded the Nobel Prize including the late Professor Maurice Wilkins who, with Rosalind Franklin and other King’s colleagues played a major part in the discovery of the structure of DNA.

Range of Fees

Between £3,300 - £26,500 for 2008-9

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

Minimum of TOEFL (computer/paper/internet) 237/580/93
Minimum of IELTS 6.5
Please note that these are minimum requirements, many programmes may require higher scores.

Accommodation

King's offers a variety of accommodation within its own halls of residences and also the University of London Intercollegiate Residences. www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

Accommodation Range

Please contact the accommodation office for further information. www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

Finance and Scholarships

Funding information can be found at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements vary for each programme of study and the minimum requirements for entry are included within each programme listing in the online prospectus: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate

Language Support

Our English Language Centre offers pre-sessional and foundation courses. www.kcl.ac.uk/elc

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ACE Scholarship for Young Composers. 1 available @ GBP 10,000

The Music Department is delighted to announce the launch of a new scholarship for composers, generously supported by ACE Study Tours.

The aim of the Scholarship is to support and enable students studying advanced composition and our hope is that it will contribute to the creation of new music at the highest level
award will contribute towards tuition fees and living costs for one candidate to study with George Benjamin on the full-time one-year Master of Music (MMus) degree programme.

The Scholarship is open to composers from all countries. Applicants must be eligible for the MMus (see notes of guidance below).

Deadline
1st January 1970

Ernest Wilson Scholarship. 3 available @ GBP 100

Undergraduate students in the Division of Engineering

Deadline
1st January 1970

Graduate Funding Database. 100 available @ GBP 5,000

For further information about our wide range of graduate funding, please refer to our graduate funding database: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/

Application URL
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/

Deadline
30th March 2009

McCaul Scholarship. 1 available @ GBP 600

For continuing graduate (i.e. current part time MA students, or current full or part time research MPhil/PhD) students registered in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, whose degree course involves significant study of Hebrew and/or the Old Testament or related literature.

Deadline
1st January 1970

Organ Scholarship. 1 available @ GBP 250

Duties involve assisting the Director and accompanying the choir at Evensong and the College Eucharist. In addition, the Organ Scholar is required to play for some Morning Prayer services held at 9.30am Mondays to Thursdays. This is a short congregational service consisting of psalms and a hymn.

Application Process
Applications are welcome at any time and should be made via email to the College Organist. Auditions will consist of playing two prepared pieces of the candidate’s choice (one by J.S. Bach), transposition of a hymn tune and sight-reading an accompaniment. Postgraduates are also encouraged to apply

Deadline
1st January 1970

Schilizzi Scholarship. 3 available @ GBP 2,500

The Schilizzi Foundation awards up to three scholarships annually to enable students of Greek nationality to pursue an undergraduate degree at King's College London. The Scholarships have a value of up to £2,500 per annum tenable for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Application Process
Dowload application form from the website and return it to the International Marketing Team.

Application URL
http://kcl.ac.uk/international/finance/scholarships/greece.html

Deadline
30th June 2009

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School Information

Country
United Kingdom
Address
The Strand London WC2R 2LS
Website
Switchboard
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Email
international@kcl.ac.uk

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