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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 undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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.
Research excellence
As an undergraduate at King's, you will become part of a vibrant and intellectually stimulating community. You will be inspired by researchers, discoverers and inventors who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and will mix with students from across the UK, Europe and almost every country in the world. 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.
Beyond the books
The KingÂ’s experience encompasses far more than study and as an undergraduate 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
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 undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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.
Research excellence
As an undergraduate at King's, you will become part of a vibrant and intellectually stimulating community. You will be inspired by researchers, discoverers and inventors who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and will mix with students from across the UK, Europe and almost every country in the world. 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.
Beyond the books
The KingÂ’s experience encompasses far more than study and as an undergraduate 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 International Faculty Staff | FTE: 826 |  |
| 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. | ||
| Number of Faculty Staff | FTE: 2,545 | |
| 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 and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined? | ||
Undergraduate Information
| Number of Undergraduate Students | FTE: 12,075 | |
| Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees. | ||
| Number of International Undergraduate Students | FTE: 1,720 | |
| 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. Please exclude all exchange 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: 5,114 | |
| Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students) | ||
| Number of International Graduate Students | FTE: 1,827 | |
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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? | ||
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. | ||
| 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 | 355 | |
| Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months | ||
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 Ł3,145 - Ł 26,900 for 2008-9
Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements
Minimum of TOEFL - PBT: 580+ 4.0 TWE / IBT: 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/ug/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/ugp09/
Language Support
Our English Language Centre offers pre-sessional and foundation courses. www.kcl.ac.uk/elc
- Acute Adult Nursing
- American Studies
- American Studies BA - Full Time
- Anatomy and Human Sciences
- Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biostatistics
- Byzantine and Modern Greek
- Cancer Studies
- Cardiovascular
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Classics
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Computer Science
- Culture, Media and Creative Industries
- Defence Studies
- Dental
- Education and Professional Studies
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- European Studies
- Film Studies
- Forensic Mental Health Science
- Forensic Science and Drug Monitoring
- French
- Gene and Cell Based Therapy
- Genetics and Molecular Medicine
- Geography
- German
- Gerontology
- Health and Social Care Research
- Health Policy and Management
- Health Service and Population Research
- History
- Imaging Sciences
- Immunology, Infection and Inflammatory Disease
- Law
- Linguistics
- Management
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Medicine Education
- Mental Health Care
- Midwifery, Women and Child Health
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Physiotherapy
- Portuguese and Brazilian Studies
- Primary and Intermediate Care
- Psychological Medicine and Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Spanish and Spanish American Studies
- Specialist Care
- Theology and Religious Studies
- War Studies
- Computing/Information Technology
- Computer Science - Full Time
- Computer Systems & Electronics - Full Time
- Creative/Performing Arts
- Film Studies - Part Time
- Film Studies - Full Time
- Music - Part Time
- Music - Full Time
- Dentistry
- Dental Hygiene & Therapy - Part Time
- Dentistry - Full Time
- Electronic/Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering - Full Time
- Electronic Engineering Systems - Full Time
- Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity
- American Studies - Full Time
- American Studies - Part Time
- Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies - Part Time
- European Studies - Full Time
- European Studies - Part Time
- Mediterranean Studies - Full Time
- Mediterranean Studies - Part Time
- Menzies Centre for Australian Studies - Full Time
- Menzies Centre for Australian Studies - Part Time
- Portuguese & Brazilian studies - Full Time
- Portuguese & Brazilian studies - Part Time
- Spanish & Spanish-American Studies - Full Time
- Spanish & Spanish-American Studies - Part Time
- General Engineering/Other Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering - Full Time
- History/Archaeology
- Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies - Full Time
- History - Full Time
- Medieval Studies - Part Time
- Medieval Studies - Full Time
- Humanities
- American Studies BA - Full Time
- Centre for Computing in the Humanities - Part Time
- Centre for Computing in the Humanities - Full Time
- Classics - Part Time
- Classics - Full Time
- Critical Methodologies - Full Time
- Critical Methodologies - Part Time
- Cultural & Creative Industries - Full Time
- Cultural & Creative Industries - Part Time
- Languages
- English Language & Literature - Part Time
- English Language & Literature - Full Time
- English Language Centre - Full Time
- English Language Centre - Part Time
- French - Part Time
- French - Full Time
- German - Part Time
- German - Full Time
- Modern Language Centre - Full Time
- Modern Language Centre - Part Time
- Law/Legal Studies
- Law - Full Time
- Law with European Legal Studies - Full Time
- Literature
- Comparative Literature - Part Time
- Comparative Literature - Full Time
- English Language & Literature - Full Time
- English Language & Literature - Part Time
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering - Full Time
- Mechanical Engineering - Full Time
- Mechatronics - Full Time
- Medicine/Medical Sciences
- Medicine - Full Time
- Philosophy
- Philosophy - Full Time
- Physics & Philosophy - Full Time
- Physical Sciences
- Physics & Philosophy - Full Time
- Sociology/Social Studies
- War Studies - Full Time
- Theology/Religion
- Theology and Religious Studies - Part Time
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
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 Ł2,500 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