King's College London

Country
UK
School Type
University
Programmes
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, University Foundation / Community College

About us

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. 

Through our commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, we are creating positive change in our communities, both in London and on the world stage. Our Vision 2029 looks forward to our 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out our ambitious plans in five key areas: 

  • Educating the next generation of change-makers;
  • Challenging ideas and driving change through research;
  • Giving back to society through meaningful service;
  • Working with our local communities in London;
  • Fostering global citizens with an international perspective.

Why King’s?

  1. King’s is ranked sixth in the UK according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.
  2. King’s is ranked seventh in the UK for graduate employability* providing you with the perfect stepping stone to further your career.
  3. King’s is ranked third for impact amongst multi-faculty universities (REF, 2021).
  4. King’s is London’s most central university, and is ranked 1st for the best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2024).
  5. Once you graduate from King’s you will automatically become a member of our 250,000+ strong global alumni network. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with King’s alumni in London to advance your career while studying here.

2026 UK programme information

King's College London appears in the 2026 UK study programme list. This profile outlines its listed study routes and application considerations to help Hong Kong students compare their options.

Source version: November 2025, for 2026 entry. Inclusion in the list does not confirm current availability or that every Hong Kong applicant can use the same application channel.

Study routes listed for 2026 entry

International Foundation Year

A university preparation route. Check the degrees it leads to, subject choices and progression requirements.

For Hong Kong applicants: the listed territory does not explicitly include Hong Kong. Ask ISSCC to confirm an appropriate route before assuming you can apply through this channel.

Undergraduate study

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For Hong Kong applicants: the listed territory does not explicitly include Hong Kong. Ask ISSCC to confirm an appropriate route before assuming you can apply through this channel.

Master’s study

Check whether your undergraduate background meets the course requirements, including grades, experience and any additional conditions.

For Hong Kong applicants: the listed territory does not explicitly include Hong Kong. Ask ISSCC to confirm an appropriate route before assuming you can apply through this channel.

Course and application-channel restrictions

The listed channel restricts certain subjects and pre-sessional English. Its master’s routes also depend on recent mainland Chinese qualifications or current UK undergraduate study. Hong Kong students should check eligibility for their individual background.

These restrictions describe the channel covered by this programme list, not the institution’s overall admissions policy.

Preparing your application

Prepare recent transcripts, completed or expected qualifications, English test results, your preferred subject and intended start date. When comparing foundation, International Year One and direct entry, consider the total study period, progression conditions and overall budget.

The list does not provide a complete schedule of fees, deadlines or entry grades, or any guarantee of admission. Requirements, places and costs must be confirmed with the institution for your chosen course.

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