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King’s College, University of London (KCL)
Areas of Study
King’s College focuses on the humanities and the physical and life sciences. This program is approved for the following WU departments: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Film & Media Studies, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Medical, and Religious Studies.
King's College also offers a Premedical Programme. The programme has been designed to go beyond the requirements for the MCAT and therefore does not offer any pre-requisite courses for medical school. Instead it focuses on key skills essential to 21st century medical education (doctor-patient communication, bioethics, the sociology of medicine and disease) which are then applied in the clinical attachments.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | mid September - mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | early January - mid June (term break late March - late April) |
May 1 |
| Academic Year | mid September - mid June | February 1 |
| Summer | two 3-week sessions early July - late July late July - mid August |
February 15 |
Eligibility
Minimum 3.3 GPA. At least three courses of prior or current academic work relevant to the area to be studied at KCL. Popular departments have high admission standards in terms of preparation and grades and may accept few visiting students for January entry.
Minimum 3.0 GPA for summer participants.
WU Credits
Full course load valued at 14-16 units per semester, typically four courses.
3 credits per course for summer program.
Location
London, England (UK)
King’s College is a prestigious British institution of higher education. Its central London location provides easy access to major libraries, institutes, and societies. It is close to the Houses of Parliament too .
Housing
Visiting students usually are offered a place in either a KCL or intercollegiate residence. The majority of KCL residences are self-catered student dormitories and apartments with kitchens that are shared with other students. The KCL and intercollegiate residence halls include cafeteria meals in the contract rate. The intercollegiate halls may not be available for January entry. Commercial apartments are available at higher cost if a student residence is not available or not desired.
Student Life
In addition to a variety of sports and clubs that students can participate in, the number of things that students can to do around the three campuses is infinite. The Strand campus is between Trafalgar Square and St. Paul’s Cathedral. It is next to Somerset House and The National Gallery. Near by is the West end, famous for shops, markets, and nightlife. Royal Opera House and Royal Ballet are there too. The Waterloo campus, on the bank of the Thames River opposite the Strand campus, is next to the National Theater, the National Film Theater, and the Festival Arts Hall. The Eye of London is nearby too. Guy’s campus is along the river too, near the Tate Modern Gallery of Art.
On-Site Support
WU contracts with Accent International for support of its London programs. The KCL International Office and KCL Accommodations Office provide significant support too.
Application Process
The application process differs based on the term in which you wish to study abroad and your department's approval of this program.
Semester/AY Applications - If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
Summer Applications - You must submit a completed WU Summer Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If you wish to receive major or minor credit, please ensure that this program is approved by your department and you complete the Study Plan with your Study Abroad Advisor.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* | Summer |
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direct costs |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
Faculty Liaison |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jessica Mervis Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-7695 McMillan 138 jmervis@artsci.wustl.edu Mr. Steve Shriberg (summer) Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-9607 McMillan 138 sshriber@artsci.wustl.edu |
