

London, England
One of England's oldest universities, with campuses on the Strand and by the Thames in central London. King's College London, University of London is a Russell Group research university based in London, holding a Silver Teaching Excellence Framework rating. King's is particularly renowned for health sciences — it's associated with three of London's largest NHS teaching hospitals. Its War Studies department is unique in the UK.
In the latest rankings, King's College London is positioned #31 in the QS World Rankings 2026; #38 in the THE World Rankings 2026; #26 in the Guardian University Guide (UK).
The university has approximately 40,870 students, with a diverse international community representing 124 nationalities — 38% of the student body. The largest international cohorts come from China, India, and United States.
King's College London currently lists 187 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 36 undergraduate and 151 postgraduate programmes. There are 6 scholarships available for international students.
Graduate outcomes are excellent: 91% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £31,500, rising to £43,400 after five years.
Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 87% and a continuation rate of 91%.
Central London location, clinically-focused, internationally oriented.
King's College London, University of London is ranked #31 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026 and #6 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.
| Ranking System | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | #31 |
| Times Higher Education 2026 | #38 |
| Guardian University Guide (UK) | #26 |
| The Complete University Guide (UK) | #6 |
Source: QS, THE, CUG, Guardian — Updated January 2026
81.9% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
| Time After Graduation | Median Salary | UK Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £31,500 | £28,980 | +9% |
| 3 years | £36,900 | £33,948 | +9% |
| 5 years | £43,400 | £39,928 | +9% |
Source: HESA Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2025
These figures represent institution-wide averages across all subject areas and study modes. Actual graduate outcomes vary by course and cohort. For course-specific data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Has an 80% overall satisfaction rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.
Source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.
These figures represent institution-wide averages across all courses and may not reflect satisfaction for a specific course. For course-level data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
38.4% of students are international, representing 124+ countries. Total international students: 15,690.
| Countries | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| China | 5,740 | 36.6% |
| India | 1,115 | 7.1% |
| United States | 595 | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | 580 | 3.7% |
| Singapore | 505 | 3.2% |
| France | 490 | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 410 | 2.6% |
| Germany | 330 | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 320 | 2% |
| Italy | 310 | 2% |
Source: HESA official data.
We found 10 scholarships you may be eligible for based on your location.
Full funding for MA students from Afghanistan, Central Asia, or South Caucasus
For students from: 🇦🇫 Afghanistan
£10,000 scholarships for postgraduate students from select countries
For students from: ES,FR,GR,IT,MY,TH,VN
Organ scholarship with performance duties at King's College London
Open to all international students
Doctoral award with BFI placement, training and mentorship - Doctoral award examining East and Southeast Asian contributions to British screen
Open to all international students
Hands-on clinical training and research opportunities in advanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging - Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance hands-on training fellowship
Open to all international students
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