King’s is ranked in the world’s top 25
universities and is London’s most central university, with five campuses in
the capital. Our faculties, institutes and schools deliver world-leading
research, enabling groundbreaking new discoveries. This research underpins all
of King’s teaching and enables us to make the world a better place.
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4.4 out of 5 (62 ratings / 34 reviews) London, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (41)
- B.A. Ancient History
- B.A. Classical Studies
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. History
- B.A. Liberal Arts
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.Sc. Physics & Philosophy
- L.L.B. Politics, Philosophy & Law
Medicine & Health (23)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Dentistry
- Bachelor Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme
- B.Sc. Medical Physiology
- B.Sc. Molecular Genetics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Nutrition
- B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
- B.Sc. Pharmacology
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy
Social Sciences (15)
- B.Sc. Economics & Management
- B.A. European Politics
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.A. Liberal Arts
- B.Sc. Political Economy
- B.A. Politics
- L.L.B. Politics, Philosophy & Law
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Medical Physiology
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics & Philosophy
Law (10)
- L.L.B. English Law & French Law
- L.L.B. English Law & German Law
- L.L.B. English Law and American Law
- B.A. European Politics
- L.L.B. Law
- L.L.B. Politics, Philosophy & Law
Business & Management (8)
- B.Sc. Business Management
- B.Sc. Economics & Management
Arts, Design & Architecture (7)
Engineering & Technology (7)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Eng. Electronic Engineering
- B.Sc. Molecular Genetics
Computer Science & IT (6)
About
History
King’s College London was founded in 1829 by King George IV and the then Prime Minister, the Duke of Wellington. Since its foundation, King’s has defined itself in terms of its service to society and now has a diverse population of some 30,000 students and more than 8,000 staff members, dedicated to making the world a better place.
Education
King’s offers world-class teaching across a variety of subjects and is ranked in the Top 10 for Business & Management Studies, Food Science, French, History, Law, Philosophy and Physiotherapy by The Complete University Guide.
King’s is particularly distinguished in a wide range of health areas including psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry and works with teaching hospitals and comprehensive mental health services to give students a thorough education experience.
Research
King’s world-leading research has enabled groundbreaking discoveries and advances which continue to shape modern live. We have 12 Nobel Prize winners amongst our alumni and former staff and are the largest provider of professional healthcare training in Europe, with five Medical Research Council centres.
Studying at King’s gives students access to essential technology and equipment to facilitate and enhance research conducted by King’s scientists and external researchers.
Career
King’s students benefit from a variety of local and global connections with employers, universities and organisations. We host guest speakers, have multiple careers fairs and provide opportunities for internships and active recruitment. 94 per cent of master’s graduates are in full time work within six months of graduation and we are ranked in the UK’s top 5 universities for graduate employability.
Each faculty at King's is supported by a Careers Consultant who focuses on employment within that area and can offer targeted support throughout your time at King’s and for up to two years after graduation.
Students can book one-on-one appointments with a Careers Consultant to discuss possible career options.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
31 -8
2018
23 -2
2017
21
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
38 -2
2018
36
2017
36
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
56 -10
2017
46 4
2016
50
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
39 2
2017
41
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Student Advice available at King’s includes:
- Advice on student funding, banking, credit and debt, as well as guidance on other financial issues.
- Help and advice with your student visa extension or working visas after study. We also provide support to international students.
- Advice and assistance with housing problems including a contract checking service.
- Help is on hand for settling into life in the UK, and for all the transitions from visas to looking for somewhere to live
- Practical advice and support for balancing studies with other commitments at home
- Useful information guides on services in your local area.
Housing services
While many students choose to live in a house or flat share with other students or young professionals, King’s has a number of different accommodation options available depending on your personal preferences, budgets and the length of contract you require.
We have a number of halls of residence in central London, near to our campuses, with great facilities and communal break-out spaces.
Library services
King’s has a number of libraries across the campuses.
Library Services is a key department within the Directorate of Students and Education Support and supports the university’s teaching, learning, research and administrative activity. Library Services has four divisions: Customer Engagement, Collections & Research Support, Learning & Skills and Business & Systems Support.
ICT services
IT support is available 24/7 at King’s. The support portfolio includes:
- Computing, data storage, network and wireless infrastructure
- Enterprise applications and business systems
- King’s website and portal services
- Research and learning systems
- AV and video-conferencing services
- Campus-based desktop support services
- Telephone services
- Student computing facilities and service
Medical services
You can register at the King's NHS Health Centre located in the Strand campus or, if you prefer you can register with a practice closer to you using the NHS website and use the GP finder.
Student Life
Campus life
King’s is London’s most central university, with five campuses in the heart of the capital:
- Strand
On the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses arts and sciences. King's Business School is located in the iconic Bush House building.
- Guy's
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine and the Dental Institute are based here, next to the Shard.
- St Thomas'
Continuing medical and dental teaching at St Thomas' hospital overlooking the Thames.
- Waterloo
Home to the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery & Palliative Care and facilities for other faculties.
- Denmark Hill
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and facilities for the Dental Institute.
Sports facilities
The King’s Sport Health and Fitness Centre welcomes students, staff, alumni and members of the public into a welcoming gym environment boasting high quality equipment, exciting classes and great facilities.
Our Centre features a spin studio, Fitness on Demand and Smart Centre technology and state-of-the art Pulse cardio and strength equipment. Come in and take a look for yourself!
Student clubs
Whether you’ve feel like trying something new or continuing a hobby you’ve been doing for years, there are an enormous variety of opportunities to get involved, make new friends, have fun and be part of the student community. These include:
- sports clubs
- societies
- volunteering opportunities
- student media
- campaigning groups.
King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU) provides both financial and logistical support to help activities run smoothly, but it is up to you how these activities are organised.
KCLSU can also help you get your own student activity group up and running.
Accreditation
King’s College London is regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England.
The Global Study Awards
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Student Reviews
Kings College online distance learning program in Public Health
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I am doing a distance learning program. I am glad that this option is open to students from underprivileged area, those who need to work to support their education. It allows me flexibility to study between work and it assures me that the quality is comparable to full class learning. This is the future and this should be considered for scholarship or grant funding. The...
Interdisciplinary Experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
My degree in International Relations from King’s College London was interdisciplinary, combining elements of politics, economics, human rights law, security, history and philosophy. I got not only an understanding of the debates and concepts relating to the global system, but also a logical framework in which to consider multifaceted questions such as the solution for...
King's College Review
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
King's has been great for people who want to make a positive impact on society as there are many opportunities to start your own university society in something that interests you. It is in central london so it easy to travel to and close to lots of clubs such as Piccadilly Institute. Overall, it's a great university and I would recommend it.