Your next steps

Pay your tuition fees and manage your funding

Visit our Student Fees Hub for information on: 

• When to pay your fees 
• How to pay your fees
• What to do if you can’t pay your fees on time
• How to provide your sponsor’s funding letter
• Scams and frauds to be aware of, including cyber kidnapping scams

You can also visit our knowledge article for more information related to understanding your invoice for Tuition Fees. 

If you’re receiving a Doctoral Loan, please visit our page on Postgraduate SLC Loans for information about what to do next.

You can also visit the Fees, funding & money advice pages for frequently asked questions on applying for funding, bursaries and scholarships, as well as advice on financial hardship.

Make sure you keep an eye out for My Money Matters, the newsletter bringing you a round-up of ways to save, earn, protect and make the most of your money during your time at King’s. You can also follow the King’s Student Money Mentors on Instagram for tips to help you budget, save and make your money go further.

Settle into your accommodation

Whether you’re living in halls, private accommodation or at home, understanding what you’re responsible for and how it affects your budget will help you avoid unexpected costs and settle in with confidence.

Visit our Student Services Online pages for information on:

• Understanding your accommodation agreement and what it means for you if you’re living away from home whilst studying
• What household bills might you need to pay, including utilities and other costs
• How and when to pay residency fees if you’re living in a King’s Residence or have secured a room with a private residence through King’s
• Council Tax and whether you’re exempt from paying it, including if you’re living with your family
• King’s Student Money Mentors’ top tips for managing living costs in London and sharing bills

Look after your health and wellbeing

If you haven’t done so already, we strongly encourage you to register with the King’s NHS Health Centre or another NHS GP (General Practitioner) when you arrive on campus to access health services.

At King’s, we have our own NHS Health Centre that students can join for free. The practice works closely with the University and has extensive experience supporting students through the challenges that can arise during your studies, helping you access the right care and support when you need it.

They also provide a range of specialist services and clinics, from talking therapies and eating disorder support, through to sexual health, travel and vaccinations. They’re based on our Strand Campus, but have new sites opening soon at Guy’s Campus and Denmark Hill Campus as well.

Our article How can I register with a doctor and/or dentist? provides guidance on how to register with a GP for the first time, if you would prefer to register with a GP elsewhere.

Before starting at King’s, we also advise that you get certain vaccines, as they are the best defence against severe illness. If you’ve already had them, you may need to bring a record when registering with a GP. Find out more on Student Services Online.

You may have heard there has been an increase in cases of measles as well as meningitis and septicaemia in the UK. The best way to protect yourself and prevent the spread of measles is to have two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine. Depending on your age, you’re also recommended to get the MenACWY vaccine to protect yourself from meningitis. Find out more in our articles What do I need to know about measles? and What do I need to know about meningitis and septicaemia?

Look out for your first edition of Live Well, Feel Great in your inbox soon. It’s our seasonal health and wellbeing magazine, packed with tips to help you enjoy a healthy, balanced and fulfilling university experience. 

Attend your inductions

Make sure you book the King’s Doctoral College induction, as well as your faculty induction and optional social events via the Welcome to King’s app, and add them to your schedule so you know when to attend.

Attending these inductions is mandatory as they will provide key information for starting your research journey. If you’re arriving after your induction, please get in touch with your faculty or department. 

Connect with King’s Doctoral College

King’s Doctoral College will play a key role in helping you get the most out of your time at university, equipping you with the resources and training you need to excel.

To find out more about the support and opportunities it offers, check out the King’s Doctoral College Hub on SharePoint. Important to know: you’ll need to set up your King’s IT account to access this.