Undergraduate Admissions 101 | King's College London
Watch our video for guidance on how to navigate the application process and some of the reasons you should apply to King's.
King's College London, University of London
London
About us
King's College London is one of England’s oldest universities and was founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829. When the University of London was established in 1836, King's became one of its two founding colleges. While remaining part of the University of London, King's has enjoyed financial and academic autonomy since 1994. Since 2008, King's has awarded its own degrees.
What makes us different
- King’s is ranked sixth in the UK according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
- King’s is ranked sixth in the UK for graduate employability* providing you with the perfect stepping stone to further your career.
- King's is ranked third for impact amongst multi-faculty universities (REF, 2021).
- King's is London's most central university, and is ranked 1st for the best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2025).
- Once you graduate from King’s you will automatically become a member of our 250,000+ strong global alumni network. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with King’s alumni in London to advance your career while studying here.
King's College London, University of London
Strand, London, London, WC2R 2LS
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Main Site
Strand, Westminster, WC2R 2LS
St Thomas' Campus
Westminster Bridge Road, Southwark, London, SE1 7EH
Waterloo Campus
Stamford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 8WA
Denmark Hill Campus
Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8AF
Guy's Campus
New Hunts House, Southwark, London, SE1 1UL
Main Site
Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
Strand Campus
Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 2LS