King's College London: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #64 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #11 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #6 of 131 | In England |
| #3 of 35 | In London |
| #2 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top100 | For 112 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.kcl.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 43%*
* King's College London is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | GCSEs with A levels. Mature students may be assessed on an individual basis. Good command of English. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-March; April-June |
Research profile
King's College London is a world-class research university with 214,477 scientific papers published and 7,816,839 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology, Chemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Psychiatry, and Biochemistry.
King's College London majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1065 | 9545 |
| 1994 | 999 | 10566 |
| 1995 | 1125 | 11849 |
| 1996 | 1113 | 13135 |
| 1997 | 1230 | 14435 |
| 1998 | 1315 | 16631 |
| 1999 | 1506 | 18881 |
| 2000 | 2268 | 23176 |
| 2001 | 2390 | 26158 |
| 2002 | 2836 | 33569 |
| 2003 | 3109 | 42315 |
| 2004 | 3088 | 49402 |
| 2005 | 3234 | 60446 |
| 2006 | 3832 | 70638 |
| 2007 | 4117 | 85165 |
| 2008 | 4487 | 102419 |
| 2009 | 5524 | 123440 |
| 2010 | 6836 | 146439 |
| 2011 | 6175 | 173878 |
| 2012 | 6914 | 206889 |
| 2013 | 7415 | 238523 |
| 2014 | 7847 | 267511 |
| 2015 | 9242 | 297535 |
| 2016 | 9604 | 321480 |
| 2017 | 9628 | 359296 |
| 2018 | 10434 | 404434 |
| 2019 | 11661 | 475998 |
| 2020 | 13494 | 620014 |
| 2021 | 13529 | 715532 |
| 2022 | 12399 | 705018 |
| 2023 | 12830 | 727218 |
| 2024 | 11240 | 728911 |
| 2025 | 10067 | 667939 |
Tuition
The tuition table for King's College London gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Home/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £20,000 - £29,900 |
| Postgraduate (Home/EU) | £9,250 - £13,500 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £20,000 - £29,900 |
King's College London has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by King's College London.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Chemistry, Classical Languages, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Dentistry, English, European Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Gerontology, Health Sciences, History, Latin American Studies, Law, Management, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Midwifery, Music, Neurosciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology |
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King's College London alumni
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Virginia Woolf
- Occupations
- novelistwriterautobiographerpublisherauthor
- Biography
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Adeline Virginia Woolf was an English writer and one of the most influential 20th-century modernist authors. She helped to pioneer the use of stream of consciousness narration as a literary device.
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John Deacon
- Occupations
- songwriterbassistguitaristmusician
- Biography
-
John Richard Deacon is an English retired musician who was the bass guitarist for the rock band Queen. He wrote several songs for the group, including Top 10 hits "You're My Best Friend", "Another One Bites the Dust" and "I Want to Break Free"; and co-wrote "Under Pressure", "Friends Will Be Friends" and "One Vision".
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Gary Lineker
- Occupations
- broadcastersports commentatorjournalistassociation football player
- Biography
-
Gary Winston Lineker is an English sports broadcaster and former professional footballer who played as a striker. Regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of England's greatest players, Lineker is the only player to have been the top goalscorer in England with three clubs: Leicester City, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur. He also played for Barcelona in Spain, and won 80 caps for England. His media career began with the BBC, where he presented the flagship football programme Match of the Day from 1999 until 2025, the longest tenure of any MOTD presenter. Lineker was also the BBC's lead presenter for live football matches, including coverage of international tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup. He has also worked for Al Jazeera Sports, Eredivisie Live, NBC Sports Network, and BT Sport's coverage of the UEFA Champions League.
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Lisa Brennan-Jobs
- Occupations
- writerjournalistessayistopinion journalist
- Biography
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Lisa Nicole Brennan-Jobs is an American writer. She is the daughter of Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs and Chrisann Brennan.
King's College London faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, English, European Studies, French, German, Hispanic American Studies, History, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Spanish, Theology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Life Sciences and Medicine | Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Medicine, Neurosciences, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physiology |
| Faculty : Natural and Mathematical Sciences | Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
| Faculty : Nursing and Midwifery | Midwifery, Nursing |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Public Policy | Education, Geography, Gerontology, Health Sciences, History, Management, Medicine, Peace and Disarmament, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Institute : Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | Neurosciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology |
| School : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | KCL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1829 |
| Accreditation | University of London |
| Motto | Sancte et Sapiente With Holiness and Wisdom |
| Colors | blue, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Strand London, WC2R 2LS United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,800,000 |