King's College London for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via King's Foundations (£19,500/year). WAEC/NECO 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: 3.5/5 (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: 4/5 (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 →GREAT Scholarships — Nigeria
by British Council / KCL · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does King's College London accept WAEC?
Yes — WAEC/NECO is accepted as an O-level equivalent. However, you still need A-level equivalents (IB, A-Levels, or JUPEB) for direct undergraduate entry. Without these, the King's Foundations programme provides a 1-year pathway.
What GPA do I need for Masters at KCL?
A minimum CGPA of 3.5/5.0 (equivalent to a UK 2:1) is required for most Masters programmes. Competitive programmes like MSc Finance may expect higher.
Is King's College London expensive for Nigerians?
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 the heart of London with a strong global reputation, particularly in law, medicine, and humanities. For Nigerian students, the key pathway is through King's Foundations for undergraduate entry. Masters applications are competitive — apply early as Finance and Law programmes fill up by February. Chevening is your best 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.