Rankings of King's College London

King’s College London (KCL) was established in 1892 and is located in the very centre of London. International students can start by taking KCL’s International Foundation, a one-year course intended to improve your knowledge on a particular subject while bringing your English to a level where you’re comfortable studying and communicating. The famous city of London offers innumerable advantages to young students, including myriad work opportunities, reliable and extensive public transport, and abundant entertainment options.

Latest ranking updates for King's College London
  • October 2024: Publication of THE World University Rankings . Ranking position #36.
  • September 2024: The Times Good University Guide update. King's College London achieves place 24.
  • September 2024: King's College London ranks 10 in the latest The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) from The Times and The Sunday Times.
  • September 2024: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) update. King's College London achieves place 24.
#9
University Guru Meta Ranking
of King's College London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #9 
    • #220 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #368 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #413 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #24 
    • #27 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #30 
    Performing Arts
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Business

    • #20 
    • #90 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #51 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #6 
    • #99 
    Artificial Intelligence
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #96 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #231 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

Education

    • #4 
    • #21 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #35 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #61 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #101 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #9 
    • #201 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #837 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #31 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #56 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #328 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #423 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #699 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #4 
    • #68 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #36 
    • #42 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #24 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #21 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    Linguistics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #15 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #5 
    • #5 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #9 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #15 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #27 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #76 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #12 
    • #182 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #33 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #37 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #60 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #68 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #101 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Statistics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #151 
    Statistics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #21 
    • #24 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Dentistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #8 
    Dentistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #9 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #9 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #13 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Health Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Medical Technology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #13 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #15 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #22 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #29 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #46 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #41 
    • #48 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #47 
    Pharmacology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #22 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #13 
    Physiotherapy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #19 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #24 
    • #31 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #89 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #292 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #301 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #139 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #296 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #45 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #154 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #38 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #14 
    • #101 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #6 
    Classics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #30 
    Development Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #37 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #80 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #10 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #24 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #30 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #18 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #23 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #24 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #7 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #9 
    Philosophy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #10 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #13 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #10 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #15 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #15 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #16 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #21 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #26 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #33 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #18 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #41 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #51 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #14 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #10 
    Theology and Religious Studies
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Theology and Religious Studies
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #10 
    • #12 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for King's College London

Health Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Medicine & Health
Psychology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#2 
Social Studies & Humanities
Music The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#2 
Arts Visual & Performing
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5 
Law
German The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#7 
Languages & Literature
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Computer Science
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#11 
Sports Science
Business and Management The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#13 
Business
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#21 
Education
Chemistry The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#22 
Natural Sciences

Student Ratings for King's College London

4.1
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 744 student ratings
Google logo Google ratings
4.1 (based on 744 student ratings)

“Great overall experience, lovely campus location and recommendable for anyone. I would suggest that future students join some sports clubs or societies, as they’ve been an instrumental part of my social life on campus.”

“My Film Studies course was engaging and well-resourced, with teaching who are passionate about film analysis and cinema in general. Timetables are well done as they give you a lot of free time, and this lets you organise your study time and your social life how you like it. Just make sure you don’t get comfortable!”

About King's College London

PROS

  • The Students’ Union is highly popular, and the clubs and societies on offer provide social opportunities. Students can also improve their skills and refine their resumes in these clubs.
  • The prestigious reputation helps to find employment after graduation, according to students. This is not always the case, but some employers give great importance to being a graduate from King’s College London.
  • A recurring comment from students is that the timetable is convenient and gives you time to study by yourself. This is because many classes are given on the same day, which leaves free days for individual study.

CONS

  • Due to its reputation, students say that the workload can become excessive. These people feel that the university is eager to maintain its high position.
  • Non -native English speakers are recommended to prepare well, as students are expected to follow all materials in English, with minimal assistance for those with some difficulties.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1829
Telephone:
+44 (0) 2078 365 454
Address:
London Strand
WC2R 2LS, London
England UK
Website:
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/
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THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 260 students of King's College London participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for King's College London in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 76.0

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of King's College London

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
22110
postgraduates:
13810
Total:
35920
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Medicine (Non-Specific):
6760
Politics:
4290
Business and Management:
4105
Computing:
2470
Nursing and Midwifery:
2345
Law:
1935
Dentistry:
1225
Biosciences:
1220
Mathematical Sciences:
1175
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
1015
Education and Teaching:
880
History:
815
English Studies:
815
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
735
Languages and Area Studies :
725
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
705
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
700
Physics and Astronomy:
565
Psychology:
560
Performing Arts:
460
Philosophy:
440
Chemistry:
350
Theology and Religious Studies:
320
Classics:
280
Sociology:
210
Economics:
185
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
5060
India:
605
United States:
530
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
495
Malaysia:
340
Singapore:
335
Switzerland:
245
United Arab Emirates:
230
Saudi Arabia:
210
Korea (South):
195
Canada:
185
Taiwan:
185
Turkey:
185
Russia:
145
Pakistan:
135
Thailand:
135
Japan:
115
Norway:
100
Indonesia:
100
Lebanon:
75
Kuwait:
75
Brazil:
70
Nigeria:
55
Egypt:
50
Australia:
50
Bangladesh:
50
Jordan:
40
Qatar:
40
Mexico:
40
South Africa:
40
Vietnam:
35
Ukraine:
35
Philippines:
35
Kazakhstan:
35
Iran:
30
Bahrain:
30
Chile:
30
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
30
Azerbaijan:
30
Morocco:
25
New Zealand:
20
Kenya:
20
Peru:
20
Sri Lanka:
20
Oman:
20
Israel:
15
Tunisia:
15
Colombia:
15
Monaco:
15
Serbia:
15
Mauritius:
15
North Macedonia:
10
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
10
Uganda:
10
Cayman Islands:
10
Iraq:
10
Cambodia:
10
Ecuador:
10
Uzbekistan:
10
Ghana:
10
Albania:
10
Algeria:
10
Bermuda:
10
Myanmar (Burma):
10
Argentina:
5
Bolivia:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Jamaica:
5
Venezuela:
5
Panama:
5
Laos:
5
Mali:
5
Armenia:
5
Belarus:
5
Georgia:
5
Iceland:
5
Kosovo:
5
Botswana:
5
Ivory Coast:
5
Madagascar:
5
Nepal:
5
Rwanda:
5
Sudan:
5
Tanzania:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Brunei:
5
Maldives:
5
Mongolia:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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