King's College London for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via King's Foundations (£19,500/year). KCSE accepted as O-level equivalent. UCAS equal consideration deadline. Medicine/Dentistry deadline October 15. Law also highly competitive.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £32,000–£42,000. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. MSc Finance, LLM, MBA among most competitive — apply by January. Some programmes require 7.0 IELTS.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £20,000–£39,000. Application deadline: Rolling — most close June–August for September; Finance/Law fill by February. Decision time: 4–8 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.7/4 (First Class or strong 2:1). Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. Contact potential supervisors directly.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — varies by department
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
by UK Government (FCDO) · Masters
Learn more →Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does King's College London accept KCSE?
Yes — Kenyan KCSE is accepted as an O-level equivalent. However, A-level equivalents (IB, A-Levels, or a Foundation Year) are still required for direct undergraduate Year 1 entry. King's Foundations provides a clear 1-year pathway.
What GPA do I need for Masters at KCL?
A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to a UK 2:1) is required for most Masters programmes. Competitive programmes like MSc Finance may expect a higher GPA and relevant experience.
Is King's College London expensive for Kenyan students?
KCL is one of the most expensive UK universities due to its London location — tuition ranges from £32,000 to £42,000/year for undergraduates, and £20,000–£39,000 for Masters. Chevening and GREAT Scholarships can offset costs significantly.
Tips for Applying to KCL
King's College London is a prestigious Russell Group university in central London with a strong global reputation in law, medicine, and humanities. Kenyan KCSE is accepted as an O-level equivalent, and King's Foundations provides a direct pathway for undergraduate entry. Apply early for Masters — Finance and Law fill by February. Chevening is the top route to fully-funded study.
Official source: King's College London ↗Plan Your United Kingdom Student Visa
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Cost of Living in London
London is expensive. Halls and Zone 2/3 flatshares are best value.
Cook at home. Aldi, Lidl, and markets near campus offer good value.
18+ Student Oyster card gives 30% off. Zone 1–2 monthly ~£120.