King's has a long history of welcoming students from East Asia, with over 7,000 students from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Mongolia across all levels of study, contributing to a vibrant international community situated in the centre of one of the most exciting cities in the world, and making King's a preferred destination for East Asian students. 

UG Entry Requirements:

King’s welcomes a wide range of qualifications for Undergraduate admissions, including A Levels, International Baccalaureate and HKDSE. All applications, including transfers, are made through UCAS.

Please note that specific subject requirements may apply and are noted under the Entry Requirements section of the online course page.

Students undertaking national high school qualifications that are not accepted for direct Undergraduate entry can apply for the International Foundation Course. Please check the online prospectuses for pathway options, specific entry and English language requirements. Further information on applying to Undergraduate programmes at King’s can be found on our how to apply webpages.

Please note: students completing King’s International Foundation Programme will not be able to progress onto our Dentistry programmes.

PG Entry Requirements:

Postgraduate applications are made through our website via our King’s Apply Portal. Your academics are based on the final GPA listed on your undergraduate transcript. Each of our postgraduate programme pages identifies the specific GPA needed by programme, please visit our online course pages for guidance.

Please note that specific subject requirements may apply and are noted under the Entry Requirements section of the programme page. 

Listen to what our East Asian students and alumni think about studying at King’s, what they enjoy most about their course, and what advice they would give prospective East Asian students who are thinking of studying at King's.

Student experience 

Hear from Xinyun, Education Management (MA) student as they share their top tips for International students at King’s

Personal statement

Hear from our former student, Chenyue on their top tips for writing a personal statement and check out their vlog here

Browse our full range of subject areas, or explore the subject spotlights below to discover where a King's degree could take you.

• Explore undergraduate subject areas
• Explore postgraduate taught subject areas
• Explore postgraduate research subject areas

Study arts and humanities

From literature and languages to history, culture and the creative arts, our degrees encourage you to think critically, communicate effectively and understand global perspectives while learning in the heart of London. Beyond the classroom, you'll develop sought-after skills in research, analysis, creativity and communication, preparing you for careers across the creative industries, media, business, government, education and many other sectors. Explore our arts and humanities courses.

Meet representatives from King’s College London at the following events across East Asia. 

South Korea

Seoul - IDP Korea Autumn Fair 2026, 31 October 2026

Seoul - IDP Korea Autumn Fair 2026, 1 November 2026

Japan

Tokyo - BEO Tokyo Autumn Fair 2026, 31 October 2026

Tokyo - StudyIn Tokyo Uni Fair Autumn 2026, 1 November 2026

Mainland China

Beijing - Joint Open Day 2026, 7 November 2026

Zhengzhou - EIC UK & Ireland TOP University Fair 2026, 14 November 2026

Hong Kong

Hong Kong - Law Undergraduate Information Session, 3 November 2026

Hong Kong - IDP Hong Kong - UK & Australia Postgraduate Study Info Day, 28 November 2026

King's open events

Discover more about studying at King's, including how to apply, course information, accommodation and student life, by attending one of our on-campus or online open events. You can also explore our recorded webinars and on-demand content at any time through our open day hub.

• Undergraduate events
• Postgraduate events

Joining a club or society is a great way to meet like-minded people and make new friends. Whilst at King's you'll have the opportunity to join hundreds of clubs and societies relevant to you and your interests, including the below:

• Asian Medical Students Association (AMSA)
• Association of British and Chinese University Students (ABACUS)
• Chinese Society
• Chinese Students and Scholars Association King's (CSSA King's)
• Japan Society
• Korean Hallyu
• Taiwanese Society

Contact the East Asia Team

If you are a school based in East Asia and would like to visit King's campus or invite a member of the team to visit your school please email the team at easia@kcl.ac.uk.

If you are a student from East Asia and would like to visit the campus please book your place at the campus tour webpage.

Some applicants from overseas choose to apply to us via study abroad agencies. King’s has a working relationship with a number of such reputable agencies, a list of which from the region can be found below. Applications received via agencies are treated in exactly the same manner as applications received directly, and there is no advantage or disadvantage either way in terms of admission.

Hong Kong

• SI-UK
• IDP Education

Japan

• SI-UK
• BEO

Mainland China

• New Oriental Vision Overseas Consulting 
• Golden Arrow Overseas Consulting
• JJL Overseas Education Consulting
• IDP Education
• EIC Education
• Oxbridge Consulting (King's International Foundation Programmes and Summer School only) 

South Korea

• IDP Education
• edm Education
• UK Education Network
• People Loving 

Taiwan

• SI-UK
• IDP Education
• Oxbridge Consulting