King's College London

The Strand, London

  • #40 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 35,520Total Students
  • 4,216Faculty
  • 18,562Int'l Students

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King's has a reputation for excellence, and for making sure our graduates are provided with the best possible opportunities in life. Our wide range of taught and research postgraduate programmes means you can build on your achievements and work towards your own professional, educational and personal goals.

Whether you're interested in taught postgraduate programmes or research, you'll be working with renowned academics who will give you personalised advice and share their wide-ranging knowledge of their subject. 

With state-of-the-art courses and facilities, as well as our continued investment in postgraduate studies, King's can offer you a unique academic experience that will stay with you for life.


Why study at King's?


A prestigious university based in the heart of London

One of the top 20 universities in the world (2015-16 QS international world rankings) and the 4th oldest university in the UK

Celebrated academics at the cutting edge of their field

40,000 alumni from 172 countries, including 12 Nobel Prize winners

World leaders in research, leading to new thinking and perspectives

The best university in the UK for graduate employment, according to the 2013 Sunday Times University Guide

A highly successful Modern Language Centre, careers service and study abroad programme to enhance your skills and employability

An award-winning Student's Union, with over 250 sports clubs, societies to help you expand your personal horizon alongside your academic career.

What can you study with us? 


We offer a range of taught master's and research programmes in our academic schools:


Arts & Humanities

Dental Institute

Law

Life Sciences & Medicine

Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Nursing & Midwifery

Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Social Science & Public Policy


Find out more at: www.kcl.ac.uk/international or www.kcl.ac.uk/pg

About

King's has a reputation for excellence, and for making sure our graduates are provided with the best possible opportunities in life. Our wide range of taught and research postgraduate programmes means you can build on your achievements and work towards your own professional, educational and personal goals.

Whether you're interested in taught postgraduate programmes or research, you'll be working with renowned academics who will give you personalised advice and share their wide-ranging knowledge of their subject. 

With state-of-the-art courses and facilities, as well as our continued investment in postgraduate studies, King's can offer you a unique academic experience that will stay with you for life.


Why study at King's?


A prestigious university based in the heart of London

One of the top 20 universities in the world (2015-16 QS international world rankings) and the 4th oldest university in the UK

Celebrated academics at the cutting edge of their field

40,000 alumni from 172 countries, including 12 Nobel Prize winners

World leaders in research, leading to new thinking and perspectives

The best university in the UK for graduate employment, according to the 2013 Sunday Times University Guide

A highly successful Modern Language Centre, careers service and study abroad programme to enhance your skills and employability

An award-winning Student's Union, with over 250 sports clubs, societies to help you expand your personal horizon alongside your academic career.

What can you study with us? 


We offer a range of taught master's and research programmes in our academic schools:


Arts & Humanities

Dental Institute

Law

Life Sciences & Medicine

Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Nursing & Midwifery

Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Social Science & Public Policy


Find out more at: www.kcl.ac.uk/international or www.kcl.ac.uk/pg

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #26
  • 2014
    #=19
  • 2015
    #16
  • 2016
    #=19
  • 2017
    #21
  • 2018
    #=23
  • 2019
    #31
  • 2020
    #=33
  • 2021
    #=31
  • 2022
    #35
  • 2023
    #37
  • 2024
    #40

Student & Staff

Total students
35,520

38%
62%

International students
18,562

46%
54%

Total faculty staff
4,216

1902
2314

Total students
35,520

38%
62%

International students
18,562

46%
54%

Total faculty staff
4,216

2314
1902
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Scholarships

Yes
The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

Strand Campus,

The Strand , London , United Kingdom , WC2R 2LS

Guy's campus,

London , United Kingdom , SE1 9RT

Denmark Hill Campus,

10 Cutcombe Road , London , United Kingdom , SE5 9RJ

St Thomas' Campus,

St Thomas’ Hospital , London , United Kingdom , SE1 7EH

Waterloo Campus,

London , United Kingdom , SE1 9NH

+ 2 More Locations

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