King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned University delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. Established in 1829 by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington, the then Prime Minister, it is the fourth oldest University in England. 

King’s has a proud history of inspiring and supporting those who seek to solve the world’s most pressing problems. For almost 200 years, our community has been deeply rooted in the belief that learning and research should serve society. 

This commitment to knowledge with purpose – using our expertise as a force for good – lies at the heart of our core mission at King’s. From research that led to the discovery of the structure of DNA, to developing life-changing therapies and making maths education available to underrepresented groups, we continue to have a transformational impact on society. 

Through our commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, we are creating positive change in our communities, both in London and on the world stage. 

King’s produces highly employable graduates, who are sought after by employers worldwide. King’s has received a Gold rating for student outcomes in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework as well as being ranked 7th in the UK for Graduate Outcomes in the Complete University Guide. 

The University’s strong reputation and connections with industry leaders provide students with excellent career prospects and opportunities for professional development. Our careers service, King’s Careers and Employability, supports students throughout their time at University and beyond, helping to make the most of their new qualifications. 

A King’s education is about more than achieving a good degree classification. It’s about developing intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning. And about contributing to society, the environment and the economy through experiences beyond the classroom. 

We equip students for academic and lifelong success. We widen access for increasingly diverse groups of learners. And we prepare our students to become critical global thinkers who can lead and change the world. 

King’s is a multi-disciplinary University, with nine faculties covering arts & humanities, sciences, social sciences and healthcare. King’s is the heart of London, ranked as the best city in the world for students in the QS Best Cities Ranking 2024, with five campuses located in Strand-Aldwych, Waterloo, Guy’s Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, and Denmark Hill. 

King’s central London location also means students can benefit from the University’s connections with a broad range of partners across business and industry, government and charities, arts, sports and culture. 

We are an inclusive and global University, with 40,000 students (including more than 15,000 postgraduate) from over 175 countries. King’s has been ranked by the Social Mobility Index as the No1 Russell Group University for social mobility and No 4 in the UK overall.

King’s students become part of a lively student body, with access to dozens of clubs and societies, and great sports and social facilities.  With world-class teaching resources, a cosmopolitan student community, and historic architecture, there’s so much to explore – and graduates join a global alumni community that’s more than 250,000 strong. 

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, King’s, a major research University, was ranked 6th nationally in the ‘power’ ranking, which takes into account the quality and quantity of research activity.