King's College London

One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK, King's College London was founded in 1829 by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. It was established as a counterweight to the University of London (now University College London), which was perceived by the Anglican church as too radical and secular. King's College London's hospital, located on its main campus on the Strand near the River Thames in central London, opened in 1840, marking the beginning of the university's influence on medical education that continues to this day. In 1902, King's College London became one of the first universities in the UK to admit female students, and expanded significantly in the 20th century, incorporating various institutions such as the combined medical and dental schools of Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals and the Institute of Psychiatry. During both World Wars, the university buildings were badly damaged, but played a crucial role in wartime teaching and research. In particular, it contributed to the development of radar and the planning of the D-Day landings. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, King's continued to grow, adding new faculties and buildings, including the acquisition of Somerset House East Wing. King's College London is renowned for its research and teaching excellence, particularly in the humanities, law, sciences and health sciences. It is ranked among the best universities worldwide in various international rankings. The University has a large community of distinguished alumni and faculty, including Nobel laureates such as Desmond Tutu (Peace Prize) and Maurice Wilkins (Medicine), as well as influential figures in literature, science, politics and the arts.

Admission Requirements For International Students

Undergraduate

Advanced Placement, SATs and ACT

• A*A*A - 555 in three AP subjects + ACT at 30 or SAT at 1410 (minimum 620 in Maths and 650 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) in one sitting) -or- 55555 in five APs
• A*AA - 555 in three AP subjects + ACT at 29 or SAT at 1380 (minimum 620 in Maths and 650 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) in one sitting) -or- 55554 in five APs
• AAA - 555 in three AP subjects + ACT at 28 or SAT at 1380 (minimum 600 in Maths and 640 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) in one sitting) -or- 55544 in five APs
• AAB - 554 in three AP subjects + ACT at 28 or SAT at 1350 (minimum 600 in Maths and 640 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) in one sitting) -or- 55444 in five APs
• ABB - 544 in three AP subjects + ACT at 27 or SAT at 1320 (minimum 600 in Maths and 640 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) in one sitting) -or- 54444 in five APs
• BBB - 444 in three AP subjects + ACT at 26 or SAT at 1300 (minimum 600 in Maths and 620 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) in one sitting) -or- 44444 in five APs
  • AP Capstone Research and Seminar is not accepted.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• A*A*A - 35 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 776
• A*AA - 35 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 766
• AAA - 35 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 666
• AAB - 35 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 665
• ABB - 34 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 655
• BBB - 32 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 555

Admission Requirements For International Students

Graduate

Prospective international students who wish to apply for graduate programs offered by KCL must meet the admission requirements outlined below.

• Bachelor's Degree Diploma
• High Grade Point Average
• Official transcripts of the courses taken by the applicant during college/university education
• Work experience may be required for certain programs
• Certificate in English Proficiency (for students from countries whose first language is not English)
  • Certificate in English proficiency received through internationally recognized proficiency tests such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAE, CPE.
• GRE/GMAT exam score may be required in accordance with the specific admission requirements of certain programs.
• In addition, KCL may require applicants to sit various exams and obtain a sufficient score in line with the admission requirements specific to the program applicant is applying to.

• 14 Nobel Laureates