Universities

King's College London

London, United Kingdom · QS World Rank #31

Living cost in London: GBP 1,529/mo official source

Living cost in United Kingdom: GBP 1,529–1,171/mo official source

English requirements

What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.

TestOverallMin per section
IELTS6.56
TOEFL(0-120 scale)9220
PTE6259
Cambridge176169

Band D, the lowest band in use for postgraduate taught programmes; many PGT courses sit in Band C or B and require higher. TOEFL on pre-2026 scale; Duolingo not accepted · official source

Verified programmes (5)

Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.

ProgrammeFieldLengthTuition (intl)English
Climate Change: Environment, Science and Policy MScClimate Governance, Environmental Policy12 moIntake: SepGBP 33,850/yrSee official page
Conflict, Security and Development MAPeace and Conflict Studies, International Development12 moIntake: SepGBP 38,300/yrSee official page
Cyber Policy & Strategy MACybersecurity PolicySee official pageIntake: SepSee official pageSee official page
Global Mental Health MSc (joint with LSHTM)Global Health, Global Mental Health12 moIntake: SepGBP 40,450/yrSee official page
Global Security MA (online)Work experience: Two-year online MA; most scholarships fund campus study only.Global Biosecurity24 moIntake: SepGBP 21,396 totalSee official page

Scholarships that fund study here

Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.

Cambridge Trust ScholarshipsChevening ScholarshipClarendon Fund ScholarshipCommonwealth Master's ScholarshipCommonwealth PhD ScholarshipCommonwealth Shared ScholarshipGREAT ScholarshipsGates Cambridge ScholarshipJoint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship ProgramMarshall ScholarshipMastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramRhodes ScholarshipRotary Peace FellowshipWeidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
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Frequently asked questions

What master's programmes does King's College London offer?

We have verified 5 master's programmes at King's College London against its official pages, concentrated in Climate Governance, Environmental Policy, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Development, Cybersecurity Policy.

How much is international tuition at King's College London?

Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about GBP 21,396–40,450. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.

What IELTS score does King's College London require?

King's College London's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.

How much does it cost to live in London as a student?

Student living costs in London are around GBP 1,529/mo (official source).

Are there scholarships to study at King's College London?

Yes. Scholarships that fund study in United Kingdom include: Cambridge Trust Scholarships, Chevening Scholarship, Clarendon Fund Scholarship, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship and 10 more.

Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.