King’s College London
Rankings, international fees, GPA equivalents for Bangladeshi degrees, deposits, intakes and London living costs, checked against King’s own pages.
Check my chances at King’sLast updated 4 October 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
King’s College London: highlights
King’s College London is a Russell Group university in central London, ranked 37th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It publishes exact grade equivalents for Bangladeshi degrees, which makes it easy to see whether you meet the bar for a master’s.
- After HSC: Bachelor’s offers are set in A levels and the IB: BSc Computer Science asks for A*A*A. Students from South Asian school systems without these generally need an International Foundation course first.
- For a master’s: A bachelor’s degree from BUET, or a master’s degree from a recognised Bangladeshi institution. A UK 2:1 equals 65%, grade B+ or GPA 3.25 out of 4.
- Tuition: £40,450 a year for international students on MSc Data Science (2026/27).
- Deposit: £2,000, non-refundable, credited to your fees.
- Fee rises: For continuing international students, fees rise by no more than 7% a year.
Key facts
King’s has campuses on the Strand, at Waterloo and at Guy’s near London Bridge. Because it is in London, the higher visa living-cost figure applies.
King’s rankings
| Ranking | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 37 in the world, 6th in the UK |
Courses and international fees
King’s shows fees on each course page. The 2027/28 fees were not yet published for the courses we checked.
| Course | Length | International fee a year |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | 1 year | £40,450 (2026/27) |
| BSc Computer Science | 3 years | See the course fees page |
When percentage and GPA are both shown on your transcript, King’s uses the percentage.
Admission requirements for Bangladeshi students
| Your qualification or level | What King’s asks for |
|---|---|
| A levels, BSc Computer Science | A*A*A |
| Master’s: who can apply | Holders of a bachelor’s degree from BUET, or a master’s degree from a recognised institution in Bangladesh |
| High 2:1 equivalent | 70% overall, grade A-, or GPA 3.5 out of 4.0 |
| 2:1 equivalent | 65% overall, grade B+, or GPA 3.25 out of 4.0 |
| High 2:2 equivalent | 60% overall, grade B-, or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 |
Outside BUET, a bachelor’s degree alone does not meet King’s published standard for Bangladesh: you need a master’s degree as well.
English language scores
King’s groups its English requirements into bands. The band for each course is on its entry requirements tab.
King’s: yearly intakes
King’s degrees start once a year, in September.
| Intake | Classes start | Apply by | Open for |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2027, bachelor’s | September 2027 | UCAS by 13 January 2027 for equal consideration | All bachelor’s degrees |
| September 2027, master’s | September 2027 | Set on each course page; popular courses close when full | Taught master’s degrees |
After a master’s offer, the deposit deadline depends on when the offer is made: 2 months for offers before January, 1 month from January to March, and 2 weeks from April to mid-July.
How to apply
- Check which degree you need
Unless your bachelor’s is from BUET, plan to finish a master’s degree in Bangladesh before applying for a King’s master’s.
- Bachelor’s: apply through UCAS
The UCAS fee for 2027 entry is £34.50 for up to 5 choices.
- Master’s: apply on King’s Apply
Upload transcripts, references and your English result.
- Pay the £2,000 deposit by its deadline
King’s then issues the CAS for your visa.
- Apply for the UK Student visa
Use your CAS, a TB test certificate from an IOM clinic and 28 days of financial evidence.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
King’s funding database
King’s College London
- Levels
- Bachelor’s, master’s, research
- Filter by
- Fee status and faculty
- Apply
- After applying for a course
- Deadlines
- Vary by award
King’s lists its scholarships in a searchable funding database. We did not find an award reserved for Bangladeshi students when we checked.
View on official site ↗Chevening, Commonwealth and GREAT Scholarships are national awards open to Bangladeshi master’s applicants.
Living costs in London
London is the most expensive place to study in the UK. As a guide, Study UK puts student living costs in London at about £1,300 to £1,400 a month.
For the visa you must show £1,171 a month for 9 months (£10,539) outside London, or £1,529 a month (£13,761) in London, on top of your first year of tuition. The figures rise to £1,203 and £1,570 for applications from 30 November 2026.
What one year costs in total
A one-year MSc in Data Science comes to roughly £56,000 to £57,300 at the 2026/27 fee: £40,450 in fees plus about £15,600 to £16,800 for 12 months of living costs.
Work and careers after King’s
Reputation
- 37th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
- Central London campuses close to the City and Westminster.
Work while you study
- Up to 20 hours a week in term time on a Student visa.
- Full time during official vacations.
Stay after graduating
- The Graduate Route lets you work in any job without a sponsor.
- It is 2 years now and 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027; PhD graduates get 3 years.
King’s: FAQs
Can I get into King’s College London with HSC?
King’s bachelor’s offers are set in A levels and the IB; BSc Computer Science needs A*A*A. Students without these generally need an International Foundation course first.
What GPA do I need for a master’s at King’s?
For a UK 2:1 equivalent: 65%, grade B+ or GPA 3.25 out of 4.0. For a high 2:1: 70%, A- or GPA 3.5. For a high 2:2: 60%, B- or GPA 3.0.
Can I apply with a bachelor’s degree from a Bangladeshi university?
King’s lists a bachelor’s degree from BUET, or a master’s degree from a recognised Bangladeshi institution. With a bachelor’s from another university you would normally need a master’s as well.
How much is the deposit?
£2,000 for international students. It is non-refundable and is credited to your tuition fees.
How much is a master’s at King’s?
MSc Data Science was £40,450 for international students in 2026/27. The 2027/28 fee is published on the course page.
Do fees rise during the course?
For continuing international students, King’s says fees will not rise by more than 7% over the previous year.
Plan the rest
Official sources
- King’s: international entry requirements (postgraduate) ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- King’s: MSc Data Science fees ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- King’s: BSc Computer Science ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- King’s: India and South Asia ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- QS World University Rankings 2027 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 4 October 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.