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King's College London, University of London

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King's College London, University of Lon: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    King's College London, University of London is a public research university in London, England. It suits students who want to study at a long-established university in the UK capital and are comfortable checking programme options directly on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    King's College London is a university-level institution, but no subject areas or individual programmes are listed here. The programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university's official admissions channels and check the entry requirements for their chosen course. The university website is the place to confirm documents, deadlines, and any course-specific conditions.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students here; confirm the current tuition rate with its admissions office. Living costs in London should also be planned for separately, as they can be a significant part of the total budget.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it for your course before applying. Also check visa requirements, whether your qualification matches the entry standard, and any course-specific documents needed for an international application.

  6. How it compares

    Among 193 universities in the United Kingdom, King's College London stands out as a public research university in London with a long-established profile. For an international applicant, that makes it more of a centrally located research university choice than a place to compare by price or programme breadth from the available information alone.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about King's College London, University of Lon

What type of institution is King's College London?

It is a public research university.

Where is King's College London located?

It is in London, England, in the United Kingdom.

What is the official website?

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/

How many universities are there in the United Kingdom in this comparison set?

193 universities.

Overview

King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836, King's became one of the two founding colleges of the University of London. It is one of the oldest university-level institutions in England.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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