Founded in 1829 by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington, Kings College London is an internationally respected centre for teaching and research in the heart of London. Our 9 schools offer undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses in arts & humanities, business & law, sciences & engineering, health & life sciences and social sciences & public policy.
We are consistently ranked amongst the world’s top 25 universities (QS World University Rankings 2020) and our reputation for ground-breaking research (REF 2014) attracts students and staff from over 150 countries. Our central location – just minutes from some of London’s most iconic landmarks – means you can enjoy all that this vibrant city has to offer during your time here.
With over 31,000 students from more than 150 countries studying across our 9 world-leading schools, Kings is one of the largest multi-faculty universities in Europe. We are also part of a unique collaborative network comprising 4 world-renowned institutions: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre, South London Partnership Academic Health Science Network and UCLPartners Academic Health Science Partnership. This allows us to offer our students unparalleled opportunities for clinical placements, research collaborations and academic exchanges.