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I have recently started and I already feel like my academic career has been boosted. The teaching quality and materials available are impressive. The environment is also very inclusive, with students from all sorts of backgrounds and transdisciplinary conversation being fostered daily. The student services are very proactive: good cafeteria, good access to career services and well-being activities, many events (on and off campus), many optional modules available.
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I have recently started and I already feel like my academic career has been boosted. The teaching quality and materials available are impressive. The environment is also very inclusive, with students from all sorts of backgrounds and transdisciplinary conversation being fostered daily. The student services are very proactive: good cafeteria, good access to career services and well-being activities, many events (on and off campus), many optional modules available.
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King's College London (KCL) Reputation
King's College London has several campuses located in Central London, the main one being found in the Strand. 41,045 students are enrolled at King's College London:
- 25,045 of these students come from the UK
- 3,195 come from EU countries
- And 12,800 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for King's College London show that six months after leaving university, 89% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving King's College London is £30-33k a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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Great academic level but facilites and help for student’s could improve
beautiful campuses. would benefit from more SU events and promotion to encourage students to attend.
Very happy, the people are very nice. The faculty are amazing and extremely supportive, all the staff are extremely attentive and happy to help.
Great staff and good service with maintenance
Amazing love the historic buildings
Amazing accommodation and staff!
good uni, KCLSU are a NIGHTMARE to work with
Good good very fantastic Nice campuses and teachers
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enjoyed studying at KCL, mainly based at Waterloo and Guy's campus.
love living here some great people and staff, very good area
Love being here so much, King’s College London is the perfect place to be
Great experience overall, Neelam from reception is fantastic!
Great experience, erudite lecturers and helpful staff!
Admin very inefficient My tutor very nice
Great university, I like it! Good location
The teaching staff, particularly in the War Studies department, was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Great university, will miss it once back in Sydney.
The university is great overall, with supportive staff and professors. It can become crowded sometimes but I love the overall vibes
Denmark Hill Campus is beautiful and full of facilities which allow us to study and discuss with peer students. Also there are libraries full of books that even older than my grandma.
i have had a good time for the most part, but there are certainly a lot of things that could be improved upon like teaching, assessment, services, study spaces on campus, etc. it would also be great if they stopped funding war and invested more into their students
I found my best friends and life partner at KCL, as well as my academic passion. I had so many incredible opportunities to grow as a performer, leader, and musician in my extracurricular activities, too. The professors are top-notch, and the facilities are excellent, though admin and communication from the top could be significantly improved. The ethics of the university are also abysmal. It has been a truly mixed experience, but one to which I am indebted.
Only complaint about KCL would be the admin and some of the facilities that are out of date! Otherwise I love the uni and have had a great first term there, would recommend.
I am an English Literature student and I have found that the libraries are particularly good at KCL. I also have found a great group of people which speaks to the environment created at the university.
teachers and staffs are all friendly, they are willing to answer all your questions and help you with your study. Feel free to study here, you can got many support and also build yourself better. The courses are not too much, and the timetable are clear. You can hardly feel hard in such a nice environment.
It’s very good in all aspects.
I have recently started and I already feel like my academic career has been boosted. The teaching quality and materials available are impressive. The environment is also very inclusive, with students from all sorts of backgrounds and transdisciplinary conversation being fostered daily. The student services are very proactive: good cafeteria, good access to career services and well-being activities, many events (on and off campus), many optional modules available.
Beautiful central location. A few beautiful buildings. First week some lectures did not have enough seats. Some rooms are much too hot or too cold and some are in the basement. Other lecture rooms are amazing such as in the Ashworth Centre for law.
good everything - improvements could always be made but overall satisfactory. beautiful bush house, though other buildings (chesham) are less so
So far, the university and its campus are very satisfying. Regarding internet connection, for some weird reason, it sometimes does not connect or simply doesn't work when connected. It later comes back.
Great place decent facilities. I wish we had access to gym for free as a student
Pedro, Diego, Sash, Naomi, Adil are really nice, helpful, and welcoming. Can’t wait for the journey ahead here!
The KCL campus is beautiful, and the staff are incredibly helpful. When I first arrived and couldn’t find my way around, a member of staff patiently guided me, which made me feel very welcome.
I genuinely fell in love with King's College London the moment I stepped onto campus, and my experience is primarily centered around the Guy's Campus. The facilities are exceptional, offering state-of-the-art equipment for our studies, but what truly elevates the experience is the welcoming and open nature of the staff. Beyond the labs and classrooms, KCL provides fantastic spaces for students, including beautiful green areas and numerous, well-equipped libraries, ensuring there's always a comfortable spot to focus or relax, which has made settling in here very easy going as an internacional student.
So far my experience at King’s has been exceptional. The program and professors have exceeded my expectations and my email has been flooded with opportunities weekly.
Up till now, everything is good. (Just wondering why Student crowd ask me to fill this otherwise it won't allow me to proceed with commenting my accomodation)
Very lack of place to study and the facility is not good
Great experience, great community. Many networking opportunties
Good university overall with a large range of societies, there’s definitely something for everyone here from cultural ones to career-related & sports and hobbies such as art. Even Roblox.
This university needs more study rooms and a better wifi. The rest looks great, so far!
The teachers are very good for the most part. The campus is pretty but Waterloo is mediocre. Societies do not engage with you enough.
There is a myriad of societies that you can join as well as great campus facilities! Eduroam can be a bit wonky but overall I’m having fun so far.
The university is beautiful but it’s a shame some classroom don’t offer tables. The life on campus is great.
The maths department is amazing, great people and professionals. The biggest issue are the facilities
As an international student, I find the university to be quite expensive and the module choosing system is difficult to navigate at first. Additionally, some administrative offices are quite slow. However, there are a wide range of opportunities that going to King’s gives you, including the amazing study abroad service and great cafes/food service.
The FWB campus is good, but it lacks green spaces. The food is not nice and expensive, and the cafe closes early, so it is not available 24/7. I wish if there is a childcare facility to help mum who are studying there but have children less than one year, many need to breast-feed them, so spending long-hours away rom them is not appropriate.
so far it has been nice. i like the education
the experience is quite lovely and wonderful.
So far the professors, and all members of faculty have been very helpful, friendly and insightful. The campus has been made easier to navigate thanks to the lovely members of staff who are ready to help you at all times, in all the different KCL buildings.
There is an array of student facilities available on campus and plenty of cafes and restaurants which are convenient. There are many societies and clubs which offer opportunities to meet and get to know other people.
Studying at King’s College London has been an inspiring experience amazing professors a supportive community and a beautiful campus at the heart of London Truly a place that fuels creativity and growth. 🌿
The campus is gorgeous, with many cafes and different spots to hang out and study.
While the building is old and kind of spaced out, the faculty and clubs are amazing. It’s very much the people who make the school. Wifi is crazy good and accessible from anywhere in the range of campus including coffee shops and restaurants around which is so great!
I've had a really positive experience in KCL so far. so much information and services for any problem you may face. There's also a really good community feeling to the university.
The university is super nice. Professors are expert in the field which has made lectures a pleasure to attend. The buildings are beautiful and there is good scenery
King’s welcome events are really helpful with integrating yourself among people. You meet new friends, join new intriguing societies and find out the endless opportunities the university offers. There is something for everyone and as a student, KCL makes you feel included in any scenario.
very good so far overall. best part of campus is the facilities, aesthetics and study facilities. worst part is probably that it can be hard to navigate sometimes
I think most things about kings are done very well.
King’s College London offers an unique and professional campus experience with good facilities and a reasonable range of clubs and societies to get involved in. The careers service provides decent support and networking opportunities for students planning further study or entering the job market, whether that be in the field of STEM or something in the business/marketing sector. However, the Students’ Union presence is minimal, and speaking from experience, as a student a part of a minority group within the university, I feel underrepresented within the university community. A major drawback is the extremely poor internet connectivity, which significantly affects the study experience and urgently needs improvement.
Great academic environment with top-tier professors and diverse programs. The central London location is a huge plus—close to everything and full of opportunities. The student community is vibrant and international, which makes campus life dynamic. Facilities vary by campus; some are modern, others feel a bit outdated. It’s a great place to study if you enjoy city life and academic challenge.
The buildings are lovely and there are always friendly staff and students welcome to help. An inviting kclsu and lots of groups that provide advice and help with a wide range of support services and opportunities.
King’s College London offers everything a student needs to thrive in their course, in London, and in life. It is a high level academic University and has an amazing social life. The Campuses are beautiful, central, and the resources are excellent.
I am a mature student who have been welcomed very well into my first year. It is not perfect but help is always provided through the right channel.
Great campus in the city of London with a wide range of societies and clubs. The career service is good but a lot of waiting times.
It is a good university and the professors always appear to be willing to help. However, it is expensive and the work load is a lot (requiring a lot of individual study)
If you are looking at doing any of the Engineering courses, especially MSc Robotics, I highly recommend you avoid this university. The course is a joke. The coursehead scoffs at the feedback you provide. You will get no response from the Engineering department at all if it is something that makes them look bad. The actual course content is a joke, too, in that everything you learn is outdated and no longer used in industry. The virtual computers offered are less powerful than a Raspberry Pi, and you're supposed to do simulations on them. I would spend days with it just being frozen and unusable. It came down to all of us setting up old laptops with virtual machines to complete the coursework. There is a lot more I could harp on about, but the bottom line is that this course does not prepare you for a job at all or research to avoid like the plague. The things I learnt were from the Department of Informatics courses. Outside of engineering, everyone I know loves it.
My time at kings has been amazing with excellent facilities across all campuses. The libraries have plenty of space and there is excellent support across the faculty.
Very good. I like the environment here. The teachers are very responsible. The academic atmosphere is also very good. There are also many activities.
I love KCL, it has given me everything I could have hoped for from my time at university. I found my academic passion, my best friends, and the love of my life. I also learned how to be a musical director and leader, singing with truly talented people!
Best university in London location wise and socially. Very professional academics and really supportive staff that helps you fix any inconvenience.
Good university, very central,
Very helpful supervisors and programmes. Enjoy my studying here.
Overall I can say it is a good university. My course was pretty intense but definitely helpful for my career
love kings! would highly recommend studying here! made some incredible friends and i can't imagine studying anywhere else!
Choosing the right university with the right course for you can be so tiring. I remember I was so worried like how KCL will be? Will I be able to cope up with everything in a new country? Now, I feel so joy and proud to be a part of King's. They made everything smooth starting from the admissions, the modules, their IT services and especially library! Oh and how can i forget the canteen and cafe, haha. I have spent my time in waterloo, strand and Guy's campus and all of them have a different level of vibe. I love being a student here and would definitely choose to purse a PhD from King's if given opportunity.
Great research focus and opportunities for students!
It is a fairly decent university
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Pretty great on all of these fronts. Career service could engage with students a bit more, though
good geographic locations and is nice.
Great university and I love it here, amazing education and inclusion from staff and other students. Services are good and very helpful. The students union and clubs are a bit hard to get involved in and seem a bit clicked.
Had the best time at KCL, everything was goof
The staff have been very good with my mitigating circumstances and the area around the courtauld is stunning
I love being at uni! It’s so great and you get to meet so many new people. I’ve definitely made lifelong friends there. The campus is really nice and your bound to have classes in different areas so you get a feel for them all.
I'm a first student at KCL, so far, the university has been an exciting experience with new things happening every day - mainly because of the crowded and busy area that is Central London, which in itself is a whole different experience. The university itself has provided me a good experience so far, with an interesting course and fun social activities. The university is usually responsive to students' needs, but sometimes there are delays, which is a common complaint within the community I hang about with. The facilities are fairly good and the campus where I am located is great (Strand Campus), being incredibly convenient and beautiful as a whole.
Great lecture all around, especially Simone scott, really great guy all around
KCL has been a great place to study, so much so that i will be staying on to do a masters here! my professors have been so engaged in the topics, top of their field, and have gone above and beyond to provide a safe, inviting, and stimulating class room!
The faculty members are highly knowledgeable and supportive, always willing to clarify complex concepts or provide guidance on research projects. Their expertise in pharmaceutical sciences and real-world industry insights have greatly enriched my learning experience. The program strikes a good balance between theoretical foundations and practical applications, with well-structured coursework and engaging lab sessions. Additionally, the collaborative environment among peers from diverse backgrounds has fostered meaningful discussions and networking opportunities. I’m grateful for the skills I’ve gained and would highly recommend this program to anyone pursuing a career in drug discovery and development.
It was a great experience studying here.
High standard and good facilities. Lecturers are experts within the field.
Excellent campus, with good facilities. Tend to always find space to study, plug a laptop in etc. Think my programme is brilliant and the academic and administrative staff are hugely supportive. Thoroughly enjoying my time at KCL.
The university admin is incredibly unresponsive and late with handling student issues; post-admission difficulties (visa etc); and university life issues (accommodation).
I am loving my experience at King’s!! My particular faculty is so supportive and passionate. There are loads of opportunities to make the most of your time at uni and it’s a very diverse, inclusive environment.
Love the variety of clubs and societies, people are warm and friendly here! Internet has never been down
I have just finished my first year at King’s and I am so happy I chose to come here. Needless to say, the teaching is excellent and the opportunities that come from them such as on King’s Careers Connect, is amazing to network and find niche jobs and internships. I would say to go full out and take advantage of being in the heart of London and join societies and step outside your comfort zone!
Great course (MA) which I could tailor to my interests. Library resources are really good. Associate of Kings College talks are excellent and help create a sense of community.
It is really a blessing to study in KCL. The staff are very warm and the classroom atmosphere is also very good.
It’s nice. But the facilities could be better. The people are certainly helpful. But disappointed with the way they treat serious issues at this college, makes us concerned as students.
Amazing University with the best campus and great opportunities!
Great facilities and encouraging professors. However, city universities come with their challenges in comparison to campus universities. Maughan library is brilliant.