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King's College London: Rankings, Fees, Programs, Placements

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#9 in UK

#8 in MS in UK

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The King’s College London application deadlines for the UG and PG courses are available as per the portal of application

  • For the UG courses the students can apply through UCA­­­­S portal. The UCAS application deadline for the equal consideration are curentlly closed. However, students who are looking to apply for the UG courses can submit their applications till Jun 30, 2025 and the applications received by this deadline will be direclty sent to universities and colleges for the decision.
  • The postgraduate courses application deadline has already begun and students can fill forms for the PG courses until Mar, 2025
  • The UCAS also released its application deadline for year 2026. students can start at the UCAS portal from May 13, 2025 for 2026 entry till Jan 14, 2026.
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  • About King's College London
  • KCL Programs
  • KCL Student Reviews
  • KCL Scholarships
  • KCL Admissions 2025
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About King's College London

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Year of establishment
1829
Also known as
KCL
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Student website
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Total foreign students
10965
No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
12
Endowment value
Pound 213 million
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Faculty/Student ratio
12.5
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Q:   Why should I study at King's College London?

A: 

KCL is one of the UK’s the oldest and most prestigious universities. In global rankings, KCL is ranked among the UK’s top 6 and world’s top 40 universities. Located in the heart of London, KCL is widely regarded as part of the UK’s ‘Golden Triangle’, which consists of the country’s elite research-intensive universities like Oxford, Cambridge, London School of Economics, Imperial College London and UCL. In the context of USA, KCL is considered to be at par with the universities like Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown. A wide a variety of academic programs, with its departments in Law, Medicine, History, Nursing, Dentistry are well regarded.

Also Read: Top 10 Reasons to Study in UK

Q:   Is King's College London good for international students?

A: 

King’s College London is among the most sought-after universities for international students. Currently there are more than 18,000 international students representing over 185 countries. There are around 20,000 total undergraduate and around 15,000 postgraduate students at King’s College London. It is one of the most diverse and inclusive universities in the world.

Q:   Which is better, UCL or Kings College London?

A: 

 UCL or Kings College London are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of  UCL or Kings College London. Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:

 Name of The University

Ranking

Acceptance Rate

1st Year Tuition Fee

 UCL 

22 (THE Ranking)30-38%

UG: INR 29 L - 40 L

PG: INR 24 L - 47 L

Kings College London

# 35 (THE Ranking)

 13%

UG Course:  INR 30 L - 35 L

PG course: INR 25 L - 42 L

(The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG and the MBA course for PG)

Q:   How to apply to King's College London for international students?

A: 

King’s College offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. For a full-time undergraduate programme international students must apply online through Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applicants can apply through their school or college or as an individual. For postgraduate courses international students can apply directly through the official website of King’s College. International students should check the entry requirements for each course before apply to any program.

Q:   Why is King's College London famous?

A: 

King's College London is famous for its academic performance, research focused courses and for producing globally recognised notable alumni who are among the noble prize winners. The college offers an extensive range of programs in the study area of law, science, business, management, medical, healthcare and many more.

Additionally, the college has gained its reputation by involving in the development of major Media and technology in the world such as television, Radio and more with many other health related researches. The college is popular among students for its easy and modern approach of study and courses along with a diversity among students.

KCL Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :Pound 22
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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King’s College London Vs Imperial College London Vs University College London

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KCL

INR 23.61 L - 47 LA+#8 QS, 2025

UCL University

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INR 16.95 L - 65.28 LA++#5 QS, 2025
INR 21.65 L - 43.2 LA++#6 QS, 2025

Imperial College London

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INR 24.29 L - 46.9 LA++#2 QS, 2025

University of Leeds

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INR 19.54 L - 40.67 LA#20 QS, 2025

University of Glasgow

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INR 20.44 L - 41.2 LA+#14 Guardian, 2025
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Strand, London WC2R 2LS

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