Founded in 1829, King’s College London is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious university institutions, ranked as one of the world’s top 25 universities. King’s is a multi-faculty research-led university college based in the heart of London with nearly 23,000 students, of whom more than 8,600 are graduate students. The College is home to students from all over the world, with students from nearly 140 countries representing a broad range of cultures. Around one in five students at King’s is an international student.
The College’s main campuses are clustered together on a landmark-packed stretch of the Thames including Waterloo Bridge, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. Its central position brings outstanding advantages, and as a student at King's you will enjoy the excellent social and cultural opportunities of the capital.
King’s has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA, and it is now the largest centre for the education of doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals in Europe and home to six Medical Research Council centres, more than any other UK university.
King's commitment to research excellence shows: Across the disciplines, 91 per cent of research activity entered in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise was internationally recognised, with 60 per cent deemed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
The Students’ Union provides quality recreational, social and welfare services for all students and supports numerous student-led clubs and societies and three sports grounds.
The English Language Centre (British Council accredited) provides an extensive range of academic English and study skills support free of charge to both home and overseas students during their degree.
