Care-experienced and care leaver students
King’s assists first-degree undergraduate students with experience of care through a series of supportive measures to facilitate a successful transition into, throughout and beyond their time at university.
Read more in our article I'm a care leaver/care-experienced student; how can King's support me throughout my studies?
In order to access the support provided, your care-experienced or care leaver status must be verified by King's. For more information on how to complete the verification process, visit our article I need to get verified by King's as a care-experienced or care leaver student.
Estranged students
King’s assists undergraduate students who have lost family contact and are no longer supported by their families through a series of supported measures.
Read more in our article I'm an estranged student; how can King's support me throughout my studies?
In order to access the support provided, your estranged student status must be verified by King's. For more information on how to complete the verification process, visit our article I need to get verified by King's as an estranged student.
Forced migrant students
King’s recognises that any legal background of involuntary immigration can have a significant impact on your experience at university. King’s assists undergraduate forced migrant students through a series of supported measures.
Read more in our article What is forced migration and what support is available?
For fees and funding advice, read our article How can I get help with fees and funding as a forced migrant student, starting my degree on or after August/September 2023?
Mature students
King’s defines a mature student as any person beginning their first undergraduate degree at the age of 21 or over. As a mature student, your needs may differ from those of students entering higher education having recently finished school or college.
Read more in our article What support is available from King's if I am a mature student?
Civic Leadership Academy
This is a leadership development programme for non-final year undergraduate students who are committed to making positive changes in society. You will develop the skills and experience that will support you in becoming highly employable, civically minded and engaged citizens. via KEATS.
King's Black Excellence
This initiative has been co-created with and designed for Black and Mixed Black heritage home undergraduate students across all years. King’s Black Excellence focus on supporting your academic and personal success by building community and creating new opportunities at King’s.
Social Mobility Student Ambassadors
Social Mobility Student Ambassadors support our programmes of events and share their experiences of university life throughout the year. They lead activities on campus, off campus and online: working with young people, academics, parents, and guests across our range of programmes.
King's Plus
King’s Plus supports students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented at university as they transition into life at King’s. The programme provides students with a range of opportunities to build social connections and access to funding, study skills and support services.