King's College London

King's College London


Strand, London WC2R 2LS, UK

+44 20 7836 5454

King's College London

Established
1829

City
London

Institute Brief
King's College London was founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington (then Prime Minister) in 1829 as a university college in the tradition of the Church of England. It now welcomes staff and students of all faiths and beliefs.
King's professors played a major part in nineteenth-century science and in extending higher education to women and working men through evening classes.
The university has grown and developed through mergers with several institutions each with their own distinguished histories.
Highlights:

  • one of the top 20 universities in the world (2013-4 QS international world rankings)
  • the Sunday Times ‘Best University for Graduate Employment 2012-3’
  • the fourth oldest university in England
  • research-led and based in the heart of London.
  • King's has over 26,000 students (including more than 10,600 postgraduates) from 140 countries and over 7,000 employees.

    Courses Offered
    Medicine:

  • MBBS / BSc - Duration: 6 Years
  • MSc - International Management - Duration: 12 Months (FT)