QS Top Universities: Schools

Distinguish yourself
King's College London is one of the world’s top 50 universities, perfectly located in the heart of London. There are currently more than 19,000 students in nine Schools of study based at our five London campuses. We offer a vast range of undergraduate programmes, and whichever programme you choose to pursue, you will work with academics who are often national or international leaders in their field.

In the heart of the cultural capital
London provides an incredibly rich source of learning and entertainment with all the attractions and amenities of a thriving contemporary city. As a King’s undergraduate student you will be in the heart of the cultural capital, with easy access to a wealth of research facilities and academic societies, such as the British Library and Royal Society.

Research excellence
As an undergraduate student at King’s, you will have access to some of the most exciting, cutting-edge research in the world. The College has had 24 of its subject-areas awarded the highest rating of 5* and 5 for research quality, demonstrating excellence at an international level, and has recently received an excellent result in its audit by the Quality Assurance Agency. King's has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA. It is the largest centre for the education of healthcare professionals in Europe and is home to five Medical Research Council Centres – more than any other university.

First-rate facilities
King’s has recently invested over £400 million to develop world-class facilities for our students. The redevelopment of our founding campus on the Strand is the most ambitious programme undertaken by any UK university. Our objective has been to preserve and restore the College’s magnificent historic buildings while creating a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Beyond the books
The King’s experience encompasses far more than study and as an undergraduate student you will have a wealth of clubs, societies and informal networks on campus that you can join. King’s College London Student’s Union is there to enhance your student experience and provide a number of key services.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	Headcount: 2,870 FTE: 2,527
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lectures and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff	Headcount: 854 FTE: 767
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 14,750 FTE: 12,554
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas (< 2 years) and associate’s degrees (2 years).
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 1,825 FTE: 1,736
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Average International Undergraduate Fees	£ GBP 12,390
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees	£ GBP 3,070
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 7,005 FTE: 4,607
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	Headcount: 2,130 FTE: 1,611
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	£ GBP 11,792
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	£ GBP 5,485
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 21,755 FTE: 17,161
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 3,955 FTE: 3,347
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Student Fees	£ GBP 12,091
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees	£ GBP 4,278
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study	27%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other.
Proportion of Graduates Employed	69%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded	375
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

70% of our subject areas are rated 5 or 5*, the highest rating university research can receive. Eight members of staff have been awarded the Nobel Prize including the late Professor Maurice Wilkins who, with Rosalind Franklin and other King’s colleagues played a major part in the discovery of the structure of DNA.

Range of Fees

Between £3,070 - £ 25,600 for 2007-8

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

Minimum of TOEFL (computer/paper/internet) 237/580/93
Minimum of IELTS 6.5
Please note that these are minimum requirements, many programmes may require higher scores.