Welcome to King's Foundations
Find out more about King's Foundations and how we prepare students to succeed at university.
About King's Foundations10 reasons to join usSee what students sayFind the Foundation programme for you
Start your King's undergraduate journey today!
You will receive a guaranteed offer to one of over 150 degrees at King's, subject to meeting the progression requirements. Last year, 86% of our Foundation students progressed to undergraduate study with us.
Join the largest university run Foundation programme in the UK where we help you succeed:
International Foundation
Take a look at our newly updated programme, available for students joining us from 2026.
International Foundation structureExtended Foundation optionOur foundation pathwaysYour progression to university studyHow to apply
Everything you need to know before applying directly to King's.
How to applyScholarships, fees and key datesDownload our brochureDiscover our four pathways
Health, Life & Biosciences Pathway
Leads to health sciences or chemistry degrees.
STEM & Natural Sciences Pathway
Progress to traditional sciences, technology or engineering.
Politics, Culture & Social Sciences Pathway
Go on to study arts, culture, politics, digital media or law.
Business & Economics Pathway
Prepare for business, maths and economics degrees.
Life as a King's International Foundation Programme student
Foundation student life
Discover what it's like to be a King's Foundations student
Support for Foundation students
Take a look at the various ways we'll help you settle into student life
Student life
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King's International Foundation Information Sessions
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Download the King's International Foundation Programme brochure
Get a digital copy of our brochure for more information about the Programme
Find out more about King's Foundations
See how we help students prepare to succeed at university
International Foundation Programme pathways
Take a closer look at our four foundation pathways, updated for 2026
How to apply to the International Foundation Programme
Everything you need to know about how to apply