King's College London is a public research university in central London, England, founded in 1829. It is a global university with a diverse student body from over 190 countries and is known for its world-class education, research, and societal impact. The university has five central campuses and offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Widely known as KCL, King’s College London is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in England. It is one of the top 40 universities globally (QS, 2025). With an acceptance rate of around 13%, KCL is one of the toughest universities in UK to get into. Being the 2nd largest university in London, KCL currently has 42,736 students from 160 countries. Each year, KCL welcomes around 740 students from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the Maldives, Nepal, and Pakistan.
King’s College London offers over 190 undergraduate programs and 350+ postgraduate taught programs. Law, Banking & Finance, Medicine, Data Science, and International Management are among the popular courses of this university. King's College London fees range from 22,410 to 58,470 GBP per year, depending on the chosen undergraduate and postgraduate course.
For undergraduate admissions at KCL, Indian applicants need a class 12 certificate with at least 90% marks. Postgraduate programs require a bachelor’s degree with at least 65-70% marks, depending on your previous institution. Additionally, you need to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5-7.5 or equivalent to meet the English language proficiency requirement.