International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

King's College London
London, UK

Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk

 

Institution Profile
 

King’s College London is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious university institutions: a multi-faculty research-led university college based in the heart of London. It is ranked as one of the world’s top 25 universities.

The College offers an intellectually rigorous environment supported by welcoming and caring traditions. 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, and it is now the largest centre for the education of doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals in Europe and home to six Medical Research Council centres.

King’s location in the heart of London and its strength in law, humanities and the social sciences make it a major player in forging links between the arts, culture and universities, and in the development of public policy at national level. Its very broad range of subjects, including physical sciences and engineering, are increasingly inter-related, notably in fields such as bioinformatics, health policy and medical humanities.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Late September to Mid December
Semester 2: Early January to Early June

Medium of Instruction for Classes

English.

Faculties/Schools
 
  • Law
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Natural and Mathematical Sciences
  • Social Science and Public Policy
  • Institute of Psychiatry
  • Biomedical Sciences
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Suitable for students from the following faculties:

 
  • FASS (Geography, History, Economics, International Studies, Philosophy, Politics, English - Students must have studied at least three English Literature courses at NUS, at least one in their 2nd year and achieved B+ or above in each. A minimum CAP of 4.125 is also required)
  • FOS (Biomedical Sciences - max of 4 semester places, Mathematics and Physics).


Students are reminded to review the list of available courses carefully and to be flexible in the courses they can take as many modules are in high demand at KCL.

Course catalogue for exchange students: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/abroad/atkings/holders/modules.aspx.

IMPORTANT: Exchange students are required to read a minimum of 45 King's Credits per semester (3 modules) and no more than 60 King's Credits (4 modules).

Students are expected to provide proof of English language proficiency as per the requirement of UK Border Agency (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/).

NUS Application Deadline

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates. Only nominated students by NUS will be eligible for the exchange with KCL on fee-wavier basis.

Application for semester 1 of a full year exchange must be submitted before 1 May and application for semester 2 exchange must be submitted before 1 November.

 
Accommodations
Housing Options

On campus accommodation is not guaranteed. Exchange students will be provided housing application link in their odder/admission package. The College offers a variety of accommodation within its own halls of residences and also the University of London Intercollegiate Residences.

Although staffs are not able to find off-campus private accommodation on students' behalf, they are able to give advice. In addition to College Accommodation Services, King’s students may use the University of London Housing Services (ULHS), which specialises in helping students find private accommodation.

 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulation

If you intend to travel to the UK to enrol on a course of studies which lasts 6 months (or more), you must obtain a Tier 4 (General) student visa before travelling to the UK.

If you are a Singaporean citizen or a citizen of another country on the UK non-visa nationals list, and if your course of studies is less than 6 months, you can apply for entry to the UK as a student visitor either prior to leaving your home country, or on arrival at UK immigration at the port of entry.  If you are a citizen of a country not on the non-visa nationals list then you still must obtain a Tier 4 (General) student visa before travelling to the UK.

Health/Medical Insurance

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.  

 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
USD $
Accommodation
290 - 800
Food
120
Transport
86
Others (Entertainment, clothes)
50 - 100
Monthly Estimate
546 - 1,106


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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