Transfer from King's College London Medicine: Failed Exams, Fees and Your Options in 2026

Can you transfer from King's College London Medicine?

Leaving King's is a big decision. It does not mean starting from zero. Your passed modules stay on your transcript and form the basis for your placement at the next faculty.

Why do international students leave King's College London Medicine?

Cost comes first. At about €65,900 per year, five years of tuition alone reach roughly €329,000, and London is one of the most expensive student cities in Europe.

Progression is the second reason. UK medical schools work with resits and, where needed, repeat years. A repeated year at international fees costs another €65,900, and progression rules limit how often an exam can be retaken.

The third reason is the visa. A Student visa is tied to your course. If you have to interrupt or leave, the university reports it to the Home Office, and your permission to stay in the UK is affected. Planning a transfer early gives you control over this timing rather than leaving it to a deadline.

Failed exams at King's College London — what can you do?

Failing an exam at King's College London is not the end of your path to becoming a doctor. Resits exist because students fail exams, at every medical school.

The question is what happens after a failed resit or when a repeat year is on the table. At this point many international students look at the numbers and at their visa and decide that continuing elsewhere is the better plan. A transfer lets your passed modules count at a new faculty instead of spending another full year and another €65,900 on the same material.

Talk to us before the progression decision, not after.

How much does King's College London Medicine cost compared with other options?

International tuition for the MBBS at King's College London is about €65,900 (£56,800) per year in 2026/27. With a planning figure of about €1,750 per month for living costs in London, five years cost around €434,000.

English-taught medical faculties in Europe start at about €3,500 per year in tuition. Even over a six-year programme, that is about €21,000 in tuition.

Can you transfer from King's College London without losing a year?

Often, yes. It depends on how many modules you have passed, how closely they match the receiving curriculum and when you apply. A student who starts planning in spring usually has more options than one who waits for the results of an August resit.

Medschool Experts regularly achieves high placements for transfer students, including from UK medical schools. The final decision on your entry year belongs to the receiving faculty, so we do not promise a fixed year before it has decided.

How do King's College London credits convert into ECTS?

UK universities count credits differently from continental Europe. A full year at King's is usually 120 UK credits, which equals 60 ECTS. The conversion itself is simple: two UK credits correspond to one ECTS credit.

The harder part is the content. UK MBBS programmes are often integrated and case-based, while many European faculties teach subject by subject. Module descriptions with learning outcomes, contact hours and assessments help the receiving faculty match what you have covered. We prepare this comparison with you.

Which universities accept transfer students from King's College London?

A number of English-taught medical faculties in Europe accept transfer students from King's College London. Which of them suit you depends on your transcript, your budget and whether you plan to work in the EU, the UK or elsewhere later.

Because the answer depends on your record, we give it individually. Book a free transfer consultation and we will tell you which options are realistic.

What happens to your UK Student visa if you transfer?

Your Student visa is linked to King's College London as your sponsor. When you withdraw, the university reports this to the Home Office and your permission to stay is shortened. If your new faculty is in the EU, you will need the residence permit of that country instead. We plan the dates so that you move from one status to the next without an unnecessary gap.

Which documents does a transfer from King's College London need?

Your file starts with an official transcript from King's College London, the module descriptions of what you have passed and a letter confirming your enrolment status. Requirements for apostilles and translations depend on the destination country. We give you the exact list once your options are clear.

How long does a transfer from King's College London take?

Plan with three to six months from your first consultation to the start at your new faculty.

Is your degree recognised after leaving King's College London?

Yes. If you complete your studies at an EU medical faculty, that faculty awards your degree, and it is recognised across the EU under Directive 2005/36/EC. The UK is no longer part of this system since Brexit, so graduates who later want to work in the UK apply to the General Medical Council through its route for international medical graduates.

Why transfer from King's College London with Medschool Experts?

A study transfer is a complicated undertaking, and a transfer from the UK adds a visa dimension. Our experts have close to ten years of experience in study transfers worldwide and therefore plan and carry out a transfer from King's College London with confidence. The consultation is free. Learn more on our services page or read our student stories.