King's College London

King’s College London, founded in 1829, is one of the founding colleges of the University of London and today one of its largest constituent institutions. Its campuses are spread across central London, including sites along the Strand and near Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals, reflecting its long history in medical and clinical education. The university traces part of its origins to the union of several historic London medical schools, and it remains particularly well known for training doctors, dentists, and nurses.

Why students choose King’s

Long-standing strength in law, medicine, dentistry, and the humanities.
A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities.
Multiple central London campuses close to government, courts, and hospitals.
Strong links to teaching hospitals for healthcare-related degrees.
Vibrant international student community in the heart of the capital.

Campus and location

King’s operates several campuses across central London, including its historic Strand Campus overlooking the River Thames.

What students say

Students commonly cite King’s strong global reputation and its central London location, close to attractions and major institutions, as key reasons for choosing it. A recurring theme is praise for experienced, practically-minded faculty, particularly in medicine, law, and healthcare-related fields. Reviews also frequently mention a large, active international student community, alongside the expected note that accommodation and living costs in central London run high.

Why students choose King’s

Campus and location

What students say

Locations

London

Courses offered

BSc Natural Sciences