Chet Raj Bhandari Written by Chet Raj Bhandari

About King’s College London

Study at King’s College London from Nepal from Nepal

What if your classroom was just minutes away from Big Ben, the London Eye, and some of the world’s most influential businesses and hospitals?

That’s everyday life at King’s College London (KCL).

For Nepali students, King’s is not just another university — it’s a central London experience that combines world-class education with real-world impact.

At Goreto Educational Consultancy, the best educational consultancy in Nepal, we’ve helped hundreds of students find their path to King’s.

From courses like medicine and business to law, politics, and computer science, this university has something meaningful for almost every student.

Why Choose King’s College London?

Location that puts you in the action
King’s campuses are right in central London. That means your “campus life” stretches to the UK Parliament, global law firms, embassies, and tech companies nearby.

For Nepali students, this means your classroom isn’t just four walls — it’s the city itself.

A global network of students and employers
With students from 150+ countries and partnerships with employers like Google, NHS, BBC, and the UK Government, King’s gives you a truly international edge.

You’ll build a network that’s useful anywhere in the world.

Turning learning into action
King’s has a reputation for solving real-world problems — from public health challenges to climate change.

As a student, you’ll be encouraged to apply knowledge, not just learn it.

Career-focused outcomes
Whether you’re studying medicine or management, you’ll find career services, placement years, and employers waiting for graduates from King’s. Many Nepali students use this as a direct springboard into UK jobs.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/about

Campuses

  • Strand Campus – Overlooks the Thames and is home to Arts, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, and Business.
  • Guy’s Campus – Next to London Bridge, focused on Medicine, Dentistry, and Biomedical Sciences.
  • Waterloo Campus – Known for Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Sciences.
  • St Thomas’ Campus – A leading medical teaching hospital opposite the Houses of Parliament.
  • Denmark Hill Campus – Houses the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.

As a Nepali student, this means you’ll often be studying right next to world-class hospitals, research labs, and cultural landmarks.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/visit

Number of Courses & Levels

King’s is one of the largest universities in London, offering over:

  • 180+ undergraduate programs (BSc, BA, LLB, MBBS, BEng)
  • 300+ postgraduate programs (MSc, LLM, MBA, MA)
  • Doctoral programs across faculties like Health, Law, and Engineering
  • Foundation pathways for students who don’t meet direct entry requirements

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study

Scholarships for Nepali Students

Studying in London can be costly, but King’s offers a variety of scholarships that Nepali students can apply for.

Scholarship NameWho Can ApplyWhat It Covers
King’s International Hardship FundCurrent international studentsUp to £3,500 in aid
King’s Undergraduate Merit ScholarshipHigh-achieving UG studentsPartial tuition fee support
Chevening ScholarshipPG students from NepalFull tuition, living costs, airfare
Commonwealth Shared ScholarshipsPG in eligible coursesFull tuition + monthly stipend
Departmental ScholarshipsDepends on faculty£2,000–£10,000 (varies)

Goreto helps you shortlist and apply for scholarships — and even guides you with writing essays and personal statements.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/student-funding

Campus Life

  • Clubs & Societies – 300+ via KCLSU, including a Nepali Society that celebrates Dashain and Tihar.
  • Events & Festivals – From cultural festivals to career expos and public lectures.
  • Student Support – On-campus gyms, wellness centres, and counselling services.
  • Life in London – Shopping at Oxford Street, relaxing by the Thames, or exploring museums — it’s all within walking distance.

Source: https://www.kclsu.org

Notable Alumni

  • Desmond Tutu – Nobel Peace Prize winner
  • Florence Nightingale – Founder of modern nursing
  • Virginia Woolf – Writer and essayist
  • K. R. Narayanan – Former President of India
  • Peter Higgs – Nobel Prize-winning physicist

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/about/history/famous-alumni

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2025 – Top 40 globally, Top 10 in the UK
  • Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 – Top 10 in the UK for reputation and research impact
  • Globally strong in Medicine, Law, and Social Sciences

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/about/facts

Tuition Fees (2025 Entry)

Program TypeTuition (GBP)Approx. in NPR/year
Undergraduate£22,000–£32,000NPR 3,740,000–5,440,000
Postgraduate£23,000–£35,000NPR 3,910,000–5,950,000
MBBS/Medicine£43,000+NPR 7,310,000+

Exchange rate: £1 ≈ NPR 170. Always check with Goreto for the latest rates.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding

Living Expenses in London

Life in central London costs more than most UK cities, but Nepali students manage through shared housing and careful budgeting.

Expense TypeMonthly Cost (GBP)In NPR
Rent (shared)£700–£900NPR 1,190,000–1,530,000
Food & Groceries£150–£250NPR 25,000–42,000
Transport£100–£150NPR 17,000–25,000
Mobile & Internet£30–£50NPR 5,000–8,500
Entertainment, misc£100+NPR 17,000+

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/international-students/living-in-london

Library

The Maughan Library at Strand Campus is iconic, with historic reading rooms and extensive digital resources.

Along with faculty libraries across campuses, you’ll never run out of study spaces.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/library

Placements & Career Support

  • CareerConnect platform – Exclusive job and internship listings.
  • One-to-one career coaching – Interview prep, CV workshops, and personal advice.
  • Placement years – Available in many undergraduate courses like Business and Computer Science.
  • Career fairs and networking – Employers come directly to campus looking for King’s talent.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/careers

Top Companies Hiring King’s Graduates

  • NHS (UK’s largest healthcare provider)
  • Google UK
  • BBC
  • PwC
  • Deloitte
  • Barclays
  • UN agencies
  • UK Civil Service

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/careers/employers

Graduate Average Salaries

Degree LevelAverage Salary (GBP/year)Approx. NPR/year
Bachelor’s£32,000NPR 5,440,000
Master’s£40,000NPR 6,800,000
Medicine (MBBS)£45,000+NPR 7,650,000+

Salaries differ depending on whether you’re entering healthcare, finance, or public policy.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/careers/what-do-kings-graduates-do

Part-Time Jobs for Nepali Students

On a UK student visa, you can:

  • Work 20 hours per week during term time
  • Work full-time during official holidays

Common part-time roles for Nepali students:

  • On-campus jobs via CareerConnect
  • Cafés, restaurants, retail shops
  • Tutoring or freelance work
  • Paid internships linked to your course

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/careers/international-students

Upcoming Intakes

  • Undergraduate (via UCAS): Applications open September, deadline January 15.
  • Postgraduate: Applications open September, with deadlines varying by program (apply early for best chances).
  • Main intakes: September (some courses offer January starts).

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
To apply after NEB (+2), most courses expect at least 75–85% with strong grades in relevant subjects (for example, Biology for Medicine, Math for Computer Science).

You’ll also need IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0.

Postgraduate (Master’s)
A Bachelor’s degree with 60–70% (First Division) is generally required.

For competitive programs like Law or Business, higher marks may be expected. IELTS 7.0 overall is standard, and some programs may require 7.5.

Work experience is essential for MBA programs and preferred for some specialised master’s courses.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply

Required Documents

Undergraduate applicants (via UCAS):

  • Academic transcripts (Class 10, 11, 12)
  • English test results (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)
  • UCAS personal statement
  • Optional letter of recommendation
  • Valid passport
  • Financial documents (for visa stage)

Postgraduate applicants (direct via King’s):

  • Bachelor’s transcripts and certificate
  • English test results (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • 1–2 Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
  • Updated CV
  • Valid passport
  • Financial documents (for visa stage)
  • Portfolio (if applying for creative/design programs)

Goreto helps students prepare polished SOPs and LORs, which are crucial for a competitive application.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply

Contact Details

English Language Requirements

TestUndergraduatePostgraduate
IELTS6.5 overall (min 6.0 each band)7.0–7.5 overall
TOEFL iBT92 overall100+
PTE Academic62 overall69+
DuolingoAccepted for some coursesConfirm with department

Most Nepali students apply with IELTS or PTE, as these are the most widely accepted for UK visa purposes.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/english-language-requirements

Admission Timeline & Deadlines

Undergraduate (via UCAS):

  • Applications open: September (previous year)
  • Deadline: January 15
  • Decisions: March–April
  • Visa prep: May–July
  • Classes begin: September

Postgraduate (via King’s portal):

  • Applications open: September (previous year)
  • Deadlines: Vary by program — most are January–March
  • Offers released: Within 8–12 weeks
  • Visa prep: May–July
  • Classes begin: September (some programs offer January intake)

Apply early — King’s courses, especially in Medicine, Business, and Law, fill up quickly. Goreto ensures you never miss a deadline.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply

Program Details

MBBS Medicine

Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

King’s College London

Prog Code:

N/A

Duration:

5–6 years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

N/A

IELTS:

7.0 overall

TOEFL:

100+

PTE:

69+

*Note:

Fees in GBP

BSc Computer Science

Department of Informatics

King’s College London

Prog Code:

N/A

Duration:

3 years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

N/A

IELTS:

6.5 overall (min 6.0)

TOEFL:

92+

PTE:

62+

*Note:

Fees in GBP

BSc Business Management

King’s Business School

King’s College London

Prog Code:

N/A

Duration:

3 years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

N/A

IELTS:

6.5 overall

TOEFL:

92+

PTE:

62+

*Note:

Fees in GBP

LLB Law

Dickson Poon School of Law

King’s College London

Duration:

3 Years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

N/A

IELTS:

7.0

TOEFL:

100+

PTE:

69+

*Note:

Fees in GBP

MSc Data Science

Department of Informatics

King’s College London

Duration:

1 year

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

N/A

IELTS:

7.0

TOEFL:

100+

PTE:

69+

*Note:

Fees in GBP

MSc Global Health

Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

London School of Economics and Political Science

Duration:

1 Year

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

N/A

IELTS:

7.0

TOEFL:

100+

PTE:

69+

*Note:

Fees in GBP

MSc International Marketing

King’s Business School

King’s College London

Duration:

1 Year

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

N/A

IELTS:

7.0

TOEFL:

100+

PTE:

69+

*Note:

Fees in GBP

Accommodation for Nepali Students at LSE

Finding the right place to live in London is always one of the biggest concerns for Nepali families.

The good news is that King’s guarantees accommodation for first-year undergraduates and offers several safe, well-managed options for postgraduates too.

Beyond university halls, many students also explore private housing across London.

Here are the main choices:

King’s Residences (University Halls)
These are managed directly by King’s and are popular with first-year students.

They’re fully furnished, include internet, and often come with common spaces where you can meet other international students.

Intercollegiate Halls (University of London)
Shared halls with students from other London universities.

They’re centrally located and often include meals, making them a convenient option for new students.

Private Shared Flats
Many Nepali students choose this option after their first year.

It’s more independent and often cheaper if you share with friends.

Areas like Stratford, Wembley, or East Ham are popular among South Asian students for affordability.

Homestays
Some students prefer staying with British families in the first year.

This helps with cultural adjustment and can be a supportive environment, though less common.

Goreto can help you compare costs, apply for King’s residences, and even connect with other Nepali students to find flatmates.

Approximate Housing Costs

Housing TypeCost (GBP/month)Approx. NPR/month
King’s Halls£750–£1,200NPR 127,500–204,000
Intercollegiate Halls£800–£1,100NPR 136,000–187,000
Private Shared Flat£650–£900NPR 110,500–153,000
Homestay£600–£850NPR 102,000–149,000

Exchange rate: £1 ≈ NPR 170.

Figures may vary.

Source: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/accommodation

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