KCL London Acceptance Rate for Indian Students

King's College London is an almost 2-century-old UK-based public research university in London. King's College is accredited by the AACSB,  EQUIS & AMBA. The King's College London courses consist of 130 UG and 350 PG courses. As per the King's College London rankings, the university ranks 

• #37 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
• #36 in Best Global Universities as per U.S. News & World Report 
• #7 in Best Global Universities in Europe
• #5 in Best Global Universities in the United Kingdom as per QS Rankings 2027

King's College acceptance rate is around 13% as per the aggregate of stats from all the unofficial sources. The King's College admissions are highly selective, where just 13 out of every 100 applications are accepted. 

King's College London Acceptance Rate 2025

King's College have 44,000+ students across its five campuses in London, as per the official reports. According to UCAS, there are 43% PG students and 57% UG students at the university. In total, 82% of the student body is full-time equivalent. 

The King's College London acceptance rate stands at around 11.40%, as per aggregate data of the course-wise acceptance rate distribution in official reports. We can conclude from the stats below that-

• Selectivity- Admissions are highly selective for King’s College, 11-13 students are selected in every 100 applications.
• Size- A large sized Uk university despite high selectivity. It reflects that King's College is highly popular too. 

Particulars	Statistics
Total Student Population	44,357
Undergraduate Students	~20,000
Postgraduate Students	~15,000
UG Share	57%
PG Share	43%
Total Courses	130 UG + 350 PG
Acceptance Rate	Around 13%
Calculated Course-wise Aggregate Acceptance Rate	Around 10.75%

Source: Subject-wise admission stats reports on official website 

King’s College Course-wise Acceptance Rate 

Comparing the King’s College department’s latest acceptance rates-

• Most Competitive Course - The most difficult-to-get subject is Political Economy, followed by Dentistry  and Medicine
• Highest Acceptance Chances Course - International Development AND European & International Studies are the least competitive among all the King’s College London courses. 

Department	Acceptance Rate
Dentistry	8.45%
Medicine (A100+A101+A102)	10.07%
Education, Communication & Society	12.78%
European & International Studies	24.21%
Geography	17.54%
Global Health & Social Medicine	16.16%
International Development	20.34%
Political Economy	7.52%
War Studies	17.84%
Aggregate Total Acceptance Rate	11.40%

Source: Subject-wise admission stats reports on official website 

King's College London Acceptance Rate for Indian Students

As per aggregate stats from the official subject matter reports, the Indian student body at King's College London campus is 10-15% of the total student body. There are 57,000 members of the alumni network of international origin at KCL.

The King's College London acceptance rate for Indian students is around 13%. This means that this university is extremely hard for Indian admissions. Other Indian and international Stats reflect that-

Diverse- KCL have more than 190 nationalities on campus. King's College London is one of the most internationally diverse universities in the world. 

Indian Share- Around 10-15% of the total population at King's College London is Indian. This means that the college has a large Indian population of around 4,400+ students, as per the subject-wise reports.

Particulars	Latest Available Stats
Total Student Population	44,357 students
Countries Represented	190+ countries
Indian Students	4,400 to 6,600+ students (about 10-15%)

Source: Subject-wise admission stats reports on official website 

King's College London Acceptance Rate Trends

The King's College London Indian acceptance and enrollment stats reflect that-

Indian Share- The enrollments of Indian students at King's College London have increased over the past 5 years. Indian share is now 7.1% of the total international population at KCL.

International Share- The international population have grown over the past 5 years. 

Year	International Headcount	Indian-Origin Enrollment
2026	18,000+	1,549
2025	15,690	1,115
2024	14,970	1,170
2023	15,995	1,190
2022	17,155	920

Source: HESA

King's College London Requirements for Indian Students

All Indian students are required to fulfil the following KCL admission requirements to secure a seat at the university:

UG:

• Indian High School Leaving Certificate (CBSE/CISCE)

• Proof of English language proficiency

• Specific subjects in high school (course-specific)

• Personal statement

• Full education history (subjects chosen + grades)

• A reference

PG:

• Bachelor's degree (Required average depends on the type of degree and the Indian university. Check official uni website for more details)

• The minimum average score requirement for most courses is 65%

• Two academic references

• Academic transcripts

• Personal statement (course specific)

• Sample essay (course specific)

• Detailed research proposal (research students)

Tips to get selected at King's College London

Students can follow the tips below to maximise their chances of selection:

• Collect strong LORs- Build a positive profile in front of your academic counsellors and professors for high-value LORs. Collect subject experts’ views and LORs with a similar academic research background. 
• Take Deadlines Seriously- Keep an eye on the official website for University information, course-specific requirements and deadlines. 
• Portfolio- Keep your academic records above average and focus on your non-academic and academic profile equally.
• SOPs- Understand and explain your academic and professional goals in your SOPs well. Choose your academic goals and academic program, and build your portfolio strongly around it for better placements. 
• Course Specific Needs- Cross-verify your course-specific eligibility and requirements from the official website well before application deadlines.

King's College London Acceptance Rate vs University College London Acceptance Rate

Comparing King's College London and University College London acceptance rates, we can infer that- 

• Size- UCL is a larger university as compared to KCL in terms of its student body. 
•  Indian students- KCL has a larger Indian student intake compared to UCL.

Source: HESA