King’s College London is a public research university located in the heart of London and ranked among the Top 25 most prestigious universities in the world.

King’s was founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington (then Prime Minister). The university's growth and expansion were driven by mergers with several prominent institutions, including:

• United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals,
• Chelsea College,
• Queen Elizabeth College,
• Institute of Psychiatry.

In 1836, King’s College London and University College London (UCL, founded in 1826) became the first two founding universities of the University of London, which now comprises 18 colleges and 11 institutes.

King’s College London is the 4th oldest university in the UK and the largest institution within the University of London. The university has a student population of around 28,000, representing 150 countries worldwide. King’s College London is globally renowned for its high academic standards and groundbreaking research. The university’s scientific contributions have significantly shaped modern life, including:

• The discovery of DNA structure,
• Research that led to the invention of radio, television, mobile phones, and radar.

Additionally, King’s College London is the largest center for healthcare education in Europe.

King’s College London has five campuses:

• The main campus is a historic building on Strand, in central London.
• Three campuses—Guy’s, St. Thomas’, and Waterloo—are located along the River Thames.
• The Denmark Hill campus is situated in south London.

The university also owns two museums:

• The Gordon Museum of Pathology,
• The Museum of Life Sciences.

Additionally, King’s operates a network of libraries with an extensive historical archive and over one million printed volumes.

The King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) is one of the oldest student organizations in London. Fully managed by students, KCLSU is responsible for organizing various activities and events, including 50+ sports clubs, around 200 interest groups, various volunteer programs, management of two student bars, a shop, and a fitness center.
Additionally, King’s College London students run their own radio station, which won the "Best Student Radio of the Year" award in 2014.

Accommodation:

All first-year students are guaranteed university housing.
King’s College London residences are located near academic campuses, with easy access to public transport, shops, shopping centers, and restaurants.
Accommodation options include single or shared rooms with private or shared facilities, catered or self-catered options, studio apartments or shared apartments for 1–10 people. All residences are mixed-gender.
Cost of accommodation: £155 – £245 per week

Why Choose King’s College London?

• Ranked 21st in the world among the most prestigious universities,
• Prime location in central London,
• 12 Nobel Prize winners among its alumni and faculty,
• One of the four oldest universities in the UK,
• Member of the prestigious Russell Group,
• One of the two founding universities of the University of London,
• Globally influential research institution with a major impact on modern life.

Programmes:

• Pre-Sessional Courses,
• International Foundation,
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree),
• Pre-Master’s,
• Graduate (Master’s Degree),
• Summer Courses,
• Distance Learning Program (University of London International Programme).

University Structure:

• Faculty of Arts and Humanities,
• Dental Institute,
• Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine,
• Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience,
• Dickson Poon School of Law,
• Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences,
• Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery,
• Faculty of Social Sciences and Public Policy.

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Law,
• Social Sciences (Business, Management, Marketing),
• Natural Sciences,
• Psychiatry,
• Medicine,
• Dentistry,
• Nursing.

Entry Requirements

International Foundation:

• High school diploma with a GPA of 3.2/4.0
• IELTS 5.5

Undergraduate:

• High school diploma
• IB / A-level / 1st year of a Bachelor's/Specialist degree / Foundation program
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.5 (depending on the program)

Postgraduate:

• Bachelor’s or Specialist degree with a GPA of 4.0-4.5/5.0
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.5 (depending on the program)

Scholarships
King’s College London offers a range of scholarships for the most talented and ambitious students, with awards ranging from £1,000 to £11,000.

Notable Alumni:

• Peter Higgs – Nobel Laureate in Physics,
• Michael Levitt – Nobel Laureate in Chemistry,
• Max Theiler – Nobel Laureate in Medicine,
• Sir Frederick Hopkins – Nobel Laureate in Medicine,
• Raymond Gosling – DNA structure researcher,
• Keith Campbell – Stem cell researcher and pioneer in mammalian cloning.