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
  • July 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities . Ranking position #65.
  • July 2024: CWTS Leiden Ranking update. King's College London achieves place 106.
  • June 2024: New edition of US News: Best Global Universities . King's College London ranked #36.
  • June 2024: Nature Index announced latest results of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) with King's College London in position 86.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #24 
    • #383 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #6 
    • #6 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #9 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #26 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #27 
    • #135 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #51 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #9 
    • #10 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #96 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #135 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

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 
    • #62 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #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]
    • #25 
    • #689 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #319 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #377 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #401 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #676 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #3 
    • #68 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #16 
    • #18 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #19 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #22 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #22 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #18 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #21 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #15 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Linguistics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #101 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #4 
    • #4 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #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

    • #22 
    • #33 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #33 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #61 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #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]
    • #16 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #1 
    • #5 
    Dentistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #7 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #8 
    Dentistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #9 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #14 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 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]
    • #10 
    • #18 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #27 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #16 
    • #19 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #34 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #49 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #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]
    • #20 
    • #201 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #46 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #142 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #4 
    • #4 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #35 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #124 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 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]
    • #30 
    • #36 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #19 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #23 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #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]
    • #5 
    • #33 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #33 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #16 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #17 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #41 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #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]

Sports Science

    • #4 
    • #4 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #6 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for King's College London

Psychology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#2 
Social Studies & Humanities
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Law
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#4 
Sports Science
Dentistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#5 
Medicine & Health
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Arts Visual & Performing
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Computer Science
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#15 
Languages & Literature
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Natural Sciences
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#21 
Education
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#33 
Mathematics

Student Ratings for King's College London

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.1 (based on 3279 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.5 (based on 2535 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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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
2535 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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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King's College London is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 39 rankings of King's College London.

King's College London achieved #10 in THE Top Universities for a Digital Education. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for King's College London.

King's College London achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Health Studies). See all subject rankings for King's College London.

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