Summary
King's College London is an internationally renowned university. It delivers exceptional education, world-leading research, and is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society. With five campuses in the centre of London, its students benefit from the university's connections. These include employers, universities, and organisations throughout London and across the globe.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate56%Postgraduate44%
Study mode
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Full-time82%Part-time18%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK60%International28%EU12%
Student gender
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Male 35%Female 65%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
24th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000763 76%24th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212171 81%19th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.97 74%117th
2 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.46 86%8th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.69 69%17th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252254 68%29th
27 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2226917 41%22nd
6 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.314.024th
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.0 95%35th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10086.9 87%12th
5 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10079.7 80%28th
18
Subject League Tables 2025
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Anthropology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- German
- Health Studies
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Sports Science
- Theology & Religious Studies
Overall ranking
11th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10094.5 95%11th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227170 75%9th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.29 82%16th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.46 87%6th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.9 92%69th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100n/a
Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you're bound to find the right one for you. King's College London, University of London is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience. King's College London will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
In addition to a well-managed accommodation, King’s Residences provide students with a variety of events, workshops, and activities. Our ResiLife programme is a great opportunity to make friends and our dedicated Residence Team will provide advice and support, and help you settle in. You will have a supportive and inclusive living environment to help you socialise and form friendships with people from across the globe. The Residence Team are here to ensure that you have the best time possible whilst staying with us and help you to have a smooth transition into university.