Incoming Exchange

Application procedure

Students should contact their home university to be nominated. Once nominated, King’s International will send you the application instructions.

The nomination deadline for fall and full year is March 15. The nomination deadline for the winter term is Oct. 1. Due to the current pandemic, nominations for the Winter 2022 term are closed.

Application deadline(s)

• Fall term: March 31 
• Winter term: October 15

Registration Deadline(s)

• Fall Term:  July 1
• Winter Term: November 1
• Academic and financial registration must be complete by the deadline to secure a place in the program

Language of Instruction

English

Course information

The Academic Calendar is available at: www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca. Please look for the K logo for courses taught at King’s. Please visit the Western timetable for courses offered this academic year and select “King’s” as the campus.

You can search for course outlines at King’s here.

Academic Level Offered

Undergraduate

Academic Calendar

• Fall term: Early September – Late December
• Winter Term: Early January – Late April

English Proficiency

Please see English proficiency requirements here. Please see our fact sheet for more information.

Partner universities select students who are proficient in English.  Students who do not demonstrate English proficiency scores are required to take specialized courses (Speech Course and Canadian Culture class).

When will the transcript be released?

• February 1 (for fall term students)
• June 1 (for full year or winter term students)

King’s International will send the transcript to your home university once it is ready. If needed, students can request an official transcript online at: https://www.registrar.uwo.ca/services/transcripts.html.

Health Insurance

All exchange students are required to purchase the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) at a fixed cost of approximately $248 per term.

Residence

Exchange students are guaranteed space at King’s Residence if they apply by the residence application deadline. In addition, a limited number of rooms are available at the International House located on campus. Those who wish to stay in residence during the Christmas break must register by December 1. Additional fees of $30 per day will apply.

Expenses

• Residence (shared rooms may not be available due to COVID-19)
  • One Term - $3612
• Residence (private room)
  • One Term - $4150-$4450
• Basic Meal Plan
  • One Term - $2500 (required in traditional room buildings)
• Books/Supplies - $800.00 per year (approx.)
• Personal spending money - dependent on lifestyle
• Bus pass- $280 (subject to change).
• International Student Program fees $115.00
• Student Card: $32.00
• September Bridging Program (mandatory) - $535.00
• January Bridging Program – $140.00
• Toronto Airport Arrival Fee - $100.00
• Transcript Fee - $50.00
• Orientation Week Fee - $138.67 (subject to change)

Apply To Residence

Students can apply to residence upon receiving their admission package from King’s. Residence application instructions will be provided with the admission package: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-affairs/residence/

Where To Pay Fees:

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/payment/

Pick Up Service on Arrival

There is a pick up service in August and January (for International Bridging Program participants).

Students can take a cab for approximately $30 to get to King’s from London airport.

Bridging Orientation Program

King’s International Bridging Program is an orientation program for exchange and international degree students who are new to King’s. It will take place the week before classes begin (in late August/early September for those coming in the fall and early January for those coming in the winter).
The fee is included into your exchange student fees. http://kings.uwo.ca/bridging/

Please submit the online application form by August 1st if beginning your exchange in the fall.

For further information please contact King’s International: international@kings.uwo.ca