2027 Entry · Russell Group

How to get into King's

One of London's oldest and most prestigious universities, world-leading in law, medicine, and the humanities.

Course guides

Subjects at King's.

Pick a subject for the full 2027-entry breakdown — grade requirements, test strategy, interview questions, personal-statement angles.

Official King's links

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Overview

King's in a nutshell.

King's College London (KCL), founded in 1829 by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington, is one of England's oldest universities and a founding member of the University of London. It has been at the forefront of medical research and education for nearly two centuries — the discovery of DNA structure and the development of the modern vaccine both have roots at King's.

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King's operates across five campuses in central London, including the iconic Strand campus. It is particularly renowned for its Faculties of Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and the arts and humanities. King's Law School, the Dickson Poon School of Law, is one of the most respected in the UK.
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With around 40,000 applications annually, King's is highly competitive, particularly for Medicine, Dentistry, and Law. The university has a strong commitment to widening participation and offers generous contextual admissions schemes.

Why here

What makes King's different.

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World-class medical school with links to Guy's, St Thomas', and King's College hospitals
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Dickson Poon School of Law: one of the UK's most prestigious law schools
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Five central London campuses including the historic Strand site
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Exceptional for health sciences: Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy
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Part of the University of London with access to shared facilities and libraries
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Strong arts and humanities alongside STEM — genuine breadth

Application process

Application process & key deadlines.

The essential steps for a King's application, in order.

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Apply via UCAS by 29 January (15 October for Medicine and Dentistry)
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Medicine requires UCAT; Dentistry requires UCAT; most other courses have no admissions test
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Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and some health courses interview; most other courses do not
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Personal statement is important for all courses, particularly non-interview courses
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Offers typically conditional on A-Level or IB results
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Contextual admissions scheme considers school performance and socioeconomic factors

FAQ

King's admissions, answered.

Does King's interview?

Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Midwifery, and some health-related courses interview. Most non-health courses make offers based on UCAS application alone.

What is King's best known for?

King's is particularly renowned for Medicine and Dentistry (linked to three major NHS hospitals), Law (Dickson Poon School of Law), and health sciences. It also has strong humanities and social science departments.

Where are King's campuses?

King's has five campuses: Strand (arts, law, social sciences), Waterloo (health, education), Guy's (medicine, dentistry), St Thomas' (nursing), and Denmark Hill (medicine, psychology). All are in central or south London.

Can I apply to King's and other London universities?

Yes. You can include King's alongside UCL, Imperial, LSE, or any other university in your five UCAS choices. The only restriction is applying to both Oxford and Cambridge.

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