King's International Foundation Programme
Find out more about our specialist one-year foundation course
We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The key dates for the 2026-27 academic year are:
Event |
Date |
Applications open: |
November 2025 |
Priority application deadline: |
6 March 2026 |
Final application deadline: |
27 June 2026 |
Extended King's International Foundation Programme starts online: |
17 August 2026 |
King's International Foundation Programme starts on campus: |
28 September 2026 |
Programme finishes: |
28 May 2027 |
All applications received by the priority deadline of 6 March 2026 are guaranteed to be considered and if you receive an offer it will be in time to apply for King’s accommodation. If you apply after 6 March 2026, your preferred module choices may be full.
Some pathways may remain open for applications beyond the priority deadline. In this instance, you may apply late, but there may not be a space available for you by the time you submit your application. You may also miss the deadline for King's Residences.
The tuition fee for the 2026/27 King’s International Foundation Programme is £28,150. The tuition fee for the Extended King’s International Foundation Programme is £32,600. If you receive a conditional or unconditional offer to study a King’s International Foundation Programme you are required to pay a deposit of £6,000 to secure your place on your chosen course. The deposit will be offset against your tuition fee when you join King’s.

Find out more about our specialist one-year foundation course
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