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King's College London Rankings 2026

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#24 in World

#7 in UK

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King's College London Ranking

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#24

QS Ranking

#31

US News Ranking

#36

THE Ranking

#38

ARWU Ranking

#61
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Q:   What is the ranking of King's College London?
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As per the US News and World Report rankings 2024, King's College London experienced a slight reduction in the rankings. The university was ranked at #33 (2023), which has reduced to #36. On the other hand, the university also experienced no change in its rankings as per other ranking bodies. The university was ranked at #23 which has reduced to #28 according to 'The Guardian Rankings 2025'. Students can refer to the table below to know the rankings of King's College London of different ranking bodies:

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2024

2025

US News (Global University)

36

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The Guardian (University)

23

28

The Complete (UK University)

24

24

QS (Europe)

10

8

Q:   What GPA is required for King's College London?
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The King's College London admissions generally have only one intake for undergraduate programs and two intakes for postgraduate programs. In 2023, the university received 69,300 undergraduate applications and accepted 6,810 students, indicating a highly selective. 

The students are required to meet many King'r College London Applications in order to get admission at this college. One of the these requirements is GPA which should be 3.3 to 3.5 on a scale of 4.0. 

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King's College London Course Ranking

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Biology

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Q:   What is the fee for various courses at King's College London for Indian students?
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The King's College London tuition cost ranges between INR 12L and INR 61L for undergraduate and INR 10L and INR 64L for postgraduate programs. Students can check the table below for the tuition cost of popular programs below:

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1st Year Tuition Fees

MS (72 courses)

INR 24 L - 47 L

M.A. (20 courses)

INR 25 L - 42 L

B.A. (35 courses)

INR 22 L - 38 L

M.A. (58 courses)

INR 17 L - 35 L

M.A. (37 courses)

INR 22 L - 42 L

M.Sc. (20 courses)

INR 25 L - 42 L

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King’s College London US News & World Report Ranking 2025

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333636

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Q:   Is it hard to get into King's college London for masters?
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The King's College London admissions generally have only one intake for undergraduate programs and two intakes for postgraduate programs. In 2023, the university received 69,300 undergraduate applications and accepted 6,810 students, indicating a highly selective.

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King’s College London THE Guardian Ranking 2025

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University
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232821
Accounting and Finance
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262414
Business and Management
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12138
Economics91516
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
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515644
Law477
Media and Film Studies283119
Medicine272927
Physics464544
Politics465
Sociology and Social Policy213

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King’s College London THE Guardian 2025: Ranking Criteria

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King’s College London THE Complete Ranking 2025

Ranked by202420252026
UK University
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Accounting and Finance
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121112
Biological Sciences61012
Business and Management Studies UK
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236
Communication and Media Studies9810
Computer Science
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141010
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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232119
Law556
Medicine121518
Nursing121123
Physics and Astronomy262632
Psychology111511

King’s College London vs Other Universities: THE Complete Comparison

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King’s College London THE Complete 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What is The Complete rank of King's College London?
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The Complete is renowned for giving UK institutions the highest rankings possible based on a number of factors, such as admission requirements, student satisfaction, and graduation prospects.
"THE Complete Rankings," which ranks universities, indicates no improvement for King's College London. It ranked #24 in 2025 and 2024, indicating no improvement over earlier rankings. Several other disciplines, such as Business and Management Studies; Communication and Media Studies; Law; Nursing; Computer Science; and Biological Science; are also top-ranked as per The Complete 2025.

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King’s College London QS Ranking 2025

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Europe108– / –
World University
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Accounting and Finance
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7580– / –
Architecture and Built Environment201– / –– / –
Biological Sciences3231– / –
Communication and Media Studies2718– / –
Engineering and Technology
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122116– / –
Law and Legal Studies1519– / –
Mathematics6859– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering201151– / –
Medicine1315– / –
Nursing21– / –
Performing Arts3051– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology2231– / –
Physics and Astronomy8378– / –
Politics1212– / –
Sociology4149– / –

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Q:   Is GMAT required for King's College London?
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King's College London MBA doesn't require GMAT for most of its Business and Management courses, however the students can take GMAT to establish themselves as well-rounded individuals. Other than a GMAT, the rest of the King's College London requirements mentioned below: 

·         Work experience of 7 years

·         Academic performance (A 2:1 or higher UG degree in any discipline)

·         English language proficiency

·         Statement of purpose

·         Letters of recommendation

·         CV

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King’s College London THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

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University
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Arts and Humanities2024– / –
Clinical and Health1312– / –
Engineering
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Law2727– / –
Life Sciences3532– / –
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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Psychology159– / –

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Q:   Is MBA offered at King's College London?
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Business and Management programs are offered at King's College London.  The application for Executive MBA (part-time) at KCL will open in Oct, 2025 (Tentative).

The fee for MBA at KCL for Indian students is approximately GBP 53,400 (57.1 L) for the duration of 2 years.

KCL MBA Admission requirements

·         Work experience of 7 years

·         Academic performance (A 2:1 or higher UG degree in any discipline)

·         English language proficiency

·         Statement of purpose

·         Letters of recommendation

·         CV 

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King’s College London ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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Law7644– / –
Mathematics101151– / –
Nursing1021– / –
Physics101101– / –
Political Sciences3130– / –
Sociology5150– / –

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Q:   What are the factors considered by The Guardian while providing rankings of King's College?
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Teaching quality, feedback, student-to-staff ratio, cost per student, admission tariff, and career after 15 years are some of the factors that The Guardian considers when evaluating UK universities. Higher rankings are awarded to the university that does well in each category, and vice versa. King's College London has a 63.1 overall ranking and did well in several categories, including international faculty ratio, sustainability, and international research network.

Q:   How difficult is it to get into KCL?
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The King's College London admissions generally have only one intake for undergraduate programs and two intakes for postgraduate programs. In 2023, the university received 69,300 undergraduate applications and accepted 6,810 students, indicating a highly selective with an acceprtance rate of 13% only. 

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 41% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Liberal
Internships3.6
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.9
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.6
Value for money3.7
Public transportation4.5
Safety3.7
Indian Food4.5
Permanent Immigration3.7
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Advanced Computing MSc - Batch of 2025
4.3
Good exposure and growth.
Tips: After spending a year in London, I realised the real meaning of exposure. I was glad and felt privileged that I got to experience this wonderful city. I could not avail any scholarships as the application deadline was over but there is definitely a scope for everyone to receive a scholarship. I am extremely satisfied with the experience that I had in college. It offered me the latest knowledge in my chosen field.
Likes (Indian Food): There were several types of restaurants in almost all corners of the city. King's College London is located in the heart of London and has ample of restaurants offering all types of cuisines. There is a place called Sagar, which offers amazing veg Indian food.
Dislikes (Internships): The college only organised a few work fairs at the beginning of the session. There was little to no organisation of the student communication channel so that all students from the same classroom can get to know each other. There are no on-campus corporate internships available and all students have to search for opportunities off campus.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2000
Prepping time for classes48 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 55000
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Master of Laws LLM - Batch of 2025
3.7
Select the course you are interested in, rather than just the college name.
Tips: The quality of your experience largely depends on the course you adopt or take up. Be sure to vet the contents of the course and also know of your faculty members teaching here before investing. The institution is renowned for Competition law and other allied specialities. Do your homework thoroughly before investing.
Likes (Internships): Guidance is available on the careers page of the website, and the alumni network is helpful. The alumni base on LinkedIn is also very helpful in guiding one in the application forms as to the kind of answers and responses that should be given in the application forms for an internship to materials.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The label of any university is not sufficient - work experience and individual merit matter very much. Will strongly recommend applying for internships in the UK alongside coursework, and also, if you are pursuing a Master's, then gaining some relevant work experience in your home jurisdiction first.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 3725
Prepping time for classes11 hours/Week
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MSc in Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology - Batch of 2025
3.8
Positive but less hands-on experience.
Tips: The experience at King's is truly one of a kind. You meet so many people, and that is extremely helpful. The cost of living, including accommodation, is quite expensive here. While I am very satisfied with the college infrastructure, there could be more internships and hands-on experience offered.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2650
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 30450
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MSc in Banking & Finance - Batch of 2024
4.4
A great global exposure with best faculty and university.
Tips: I have seen major changes in my personality since I joined this course a year ago. From becoming a multi-tasker to widening my perspective towards cultures and people from all around the world, this growth has been a great blessing. I was not awarded any scholarship. I had the most supportive, helpful, intelligent and fun professors in my course. Made the subject matter super easy and they all had great knowledge of their subject. They encouraged doubts and would sit with you till they were all cleared. The course was structured to get the best out of students. The post-study job market is a bit harsh and it would be great if the college took more initiative in having placements for the students. Overall, I am 100% satisfied with the course, university and the country.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): If you have a great profile before your Master's - for example, 1-2 years of relevant work experience, professional degrees, etc. - then your chances of getting a post-study job are much better compared to someone going for their Master's right after undergraduate. The post-study job market is very competitive, rewarding only the best candidates.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2100
Prepping time for classes16 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28650
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BSc Physics - Batch of 2025
3.1
King's College London does not provide much internship opportunities.
Tips: There was not much of a cultural shift. Coming from a metropolitan city, like Delhi, to another metropolitan didn't seem like much of a difference. The only thing that is needed to get used to the city is the cost of living. Takes about a month or so to adjust to the cost of daily expenses. I did not get any scholarships as I am not eligible for any. Being an Indian male studying Physics doesn't really suit the majority of scholarships at King's. The teaching faculty is generally good but the admin staff is not that great for our department. They will always find a way to make you run around to get basic things like your marks or even exam papers. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences here.
Likes (Public transportation): Covent Garden and Holborn station are within walking distance of campus, but using public transportation can quickly become expensive if you exceed your budget. Buses are a good alternative, but convenience depends on where you live and the route you travel. The tube is definitely faster.
Dislikes (Internships): There is not much support from the university. Generally, one has to be part of the relevant student groups/societies to get an idea of how the internship process works in the field of choice. The university has some help available to review CVs/Cover Letters and a practice interview round.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2506
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
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BEng Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2026
4.1
The transition to London helped me gain social skills and boost confidence.
Tips: London can be incredibly expensive. However, there are several ways to find affordable ways of living as a student so ensure you do your research before moving to London. KCL and London in general are very metropolitan so there are countless cultures and ethnicities to mingle with, making it smooth and quite enjoyable. For scholarships, it's quite difficult to avail of any as most are offered to Masters students and the UK very rarely offers scholarships for international students. However, there are different ways to avail of bursaries depending on your university/course. Students should ensure they do extensive research as they tend to be hidden.
Likes (Public transportation): London's public transport is world-renowned, very well-connected, and also very easy to navigate and understand. However, it does tend to be quite expensive if you live far from the city centre. There are buses, the London Underground and the London Overground. Most train services end at night but on the weekend, there are night tubes that run late into the night so it's possible to get home after night out.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): It is quite difficult to secure a job if you're not studying for a highly-value degree. Visa sponsorship is quite easy to secure, especially at bigger firms. Again, depending on the major studied, salaries and roles can range from impossible to secure to incredible remunerative.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1300
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 45050
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024Read more
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What are the living costs at King's College London?

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Living costs at King's College London has expenses such as visa cost, housing, personal expenses, transport, food among others. The cost of the living for international students is mentioned in the table below:

ParticularCost of Living
MealPound 20 (INR 2.2K)
Housing Pound 1601.64 - Pound 2,179 (INR 1.8 L - INR 2.4 L)
Transport Pound 183.04 (INR 20 K)

1 Pound = INR 107.61

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Which famous people went to King's College London?

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King's College London has some of the most popular leaders, innovators and well known personalities as a part of their alumni network. This includes 2 Lacs plus members coming from around the world. The famous people who had studied at KCL are mentioned as follows:

  • Peter Higgs - 2013 Nobel Physics La

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How much does it cost to study in King's college London?

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King's College London offers a lot of undergraduate, postgraduate and advanced Masters programs for international students. The first year tuition fees for the courses offered at the college are given in the table mentioned below:

Course Type Annual Fees
UGINR 14.39 L - INR 69.79 L
PGINR 11.78 L - INR 73.37 L
Advanced MastersINR 26.22 L - INR 36.26 L

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Is King's College London a top university?

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King's College London is known for its excellent research and good-quality education. According to the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) the college has been ranked at #6. King's College is ranked as the 31st top university worldwide and #5 in the UK by the QS World University Rankings 2026. 

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Which is harder to get into among these two universities- UCL or KCL?

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The Kings College London acceptance rate stands at 13%, making it one of the hardest institutes in the UK to get admissions to.

University College London acceptance rate, on the other hand stands at 36%. Though, still very selective, securing admissions at UCL, is nearly three times easier than doing

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