King's College London (King's or KCL) is an English public research university. King's was founded by royal charter in 1829, with King George IV and the Duke of Wellington as patrons. King's was one of the two founding colleges of the University of London in 1836. It is one of England's oldest university-level institutions.
In the late twentieth century, King's expanded through a series of mergers, including Queen Elizabeth College and Chelsea College of Science and Technology, the Institute of Psychiatry, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals' United Medical and Dental Schools, and the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery.
King's has five sites: the ancient Strand Campus in downtown London, three additional campuses along the Thames, and one in Denmark Hill in south London. It also has offices in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, for professional military education and Newquay, Cornwall, for its information service centre.
In 2020/21, King's earned £1 billion in total revenue, £188.0 million of which came from research grants and contracts. It boasts the fourth-biggest endowment of any UK institution and the largest in London.
In terms of overall enrollment, it is the 12th largest university in the United Kingdom. Its academic activities are organised under nine faculties, split into many departments, centres, and research divisions.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities, the European University Association and the Russell Group are all academic organisations that King's is a part of. Six Medical Research Council institutes are based at King's.
The university is a founding member of the King's Health Partners academic health sciences centre, the Francis Crick Institute, and MedCity. It is the largest European centre for graduate and post-graduate medical education and biomedical research by many students.
The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery is the world's first nursing school. King's is often recognised as part of the "golden triangle" of Oxford, Cambridge, and London universities. King has frequently enjoyed royal sponsorship since its inception, with the late Queen Elizabeth II serving as a patron.
14 Nobel laureates, contributors to the discovery of DNA structure, Hepatitis C, the Hepatitis D genome, and the Higgs boson, pioneers of in-vitro fertilisation, stem cell/mammal cloning, and the modern hospice movement, and key researchers advancing radar, radio, television, and mobile phones are among King's alumni and staff.
Alumni include presidents of state, governments, and international organisations; nineteen current members of the House of Commons and seventeen current members of the House of Lords; and three Oscars, three Grammys, and one Emmy.
University Ranking
King's College London is one of the UK's finest public institutions. The QS World University Rankings for 2023 are placed at 35.
University highlights
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University Type |
Public |
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Established Year |
1829 |
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No of Students |
33110 |
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Number of Courses |
474 |
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Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly |
18000-36000 GBP |
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Intakes |
September, January, and May. |
Main intakes
The main intakes are in September, January, and May.
Scholarship
School of Global Affairs Scholarships:
Value(UG): 9,000 GBP
Value(PG): 10,500 GBP
Dr Antony Kidman Scholarship in Health Psychology:
Vale: Full Scholarship
Bosco Tso & Emily Ng Scholarship:
Value: 22,500 GBP
Norman Spink Scholarship:
Value:10,000 GBP
Application Process/ documents needed for admission
Academic Documents (For Bachelor)
- SLC Mark sheet
- School Leaving Certificate
- SLC Character Certificate
- Transcript of 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
- Character Certificate of 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of 12th grade
Academic Documents (For Masters)
- Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Character Certificate of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
Passport
Experience letter
Statement of Purpose
Application Fees
Proof of Scholarships - If any
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
College Recommendation (if a current student)
Language Requirement
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Test |
Minimum Score requirement (UG and PG) |
Minimum Score requirement (Foundation and Research) |
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TOFEL Requirements |
100 with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills |
80 with a minimum of 20 in each of the other skills |
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IELTS Requirements |
7 with no component score under 6.5 |
6 with no component score under 5.5 |
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PTE |
69 with no component score under 62 |
59 with no component score under 54 |
FAQ
Q. Do I have to meet language requirements?
Yes, the applicant must satisfy the language criteria mentioned above in the language requirements section.
Q. What should I do following the application submission?
You may start planning for what you'll do if accepted as soon as you've submitted your application! Examining London residences and housing alternatives, financial aid programs, and student services at this time is highly recommended.
Q. Are UK credentials recognised internationally?
Yes, degrees from UK universities are recognised globally and are known for their educational excellence.
Q. How can I determine the best university or college for my chosen course?
No university or college is perfect for everyone; different places suit different people, so it depends on your preferences.
Q. How much will it cost to live in the United Kingdom?
The cost of living in the UK will vary depending on where you choose to study. These will cover necessities such as shelter, food, and transportation. You should also budget for adequate money to spend on the vibrant university and college social scene, and any trip plans you may have.
To qualify for a student visa, the UKVI estimates that you will require GBP 1020 per month if you reside in London and GBP 820 per month if you live elsewhere. This amount does not include course costs.
