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Central London, United Kingdom · QS #40 | Russell Group | Clinical Medicine #6 Globally | London
King's College London (KCL)
UK · Central London, United Kingdom · QS #40 | Russell Group | Clinical Medicine #6 Globally | London
Overview
King's College London (KCL) — UK (2026-27)
King's College London (KCL) is one of the UK's elite universities — a founding member of the University of London, ranked QS #40 globally, and a Russell Group member. Located in central London on the South Bank of the Thames, KCL is particularly renowned for its medicine (ranked #6 in the world for Clinical Medicine, QS), law, biomedical sciences, nursing, and humanities programmes. For Indian students, KCL's London location — the world's financial capital — provides unparalleled career exposure in finance, healthcare, law, and technology.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Central London, UK (South Bank) |
| Established | 1829 |
| QS 2026-27 | #40 globally |
| Clinical Medicine | QS #6 globally |
| Russell Group | ✅ Yes |
Popular Programmes for Indian Students
- MSc Computer Science / Data Science — 1 year. London tech sector (DeepMind, Revolut, Amazon London, JP Morgan Tech).
- MSc Biomedical Engineering / Biomedicine — World-class at KCL.
- LLM (Master of Laws) — KCL Law is one of the world's best. International law, commercial law.
- MSc Finance / MSc Management — King's Business School. AACSB accredited. London finance links.
- MBChB (Medicine) — GKT School of Medical Education. Among the UK's top medical schools. GMC registered.
Fee Structure
| Programme | Annual Tuition (GBP) |
|---|---|
| MSc CS / Data Science (1 yr) | GBP 30,000–36,000 |
| LLM (1 yr) | GBP 22,000–28,000 |
| MSc Finance / Management (1 yr) | GBP 24,000–32,000 |
| MBChB Medicine (5 yrs) | GBP 38,000–46,000/yr |
Eligibility
Masters: Bachelor's 60–65%+. IELTS 7.0. Undergrad (MBChB): A-levels AAA or equivalent (Class 12 90%+ in PCB).
Admission Process
- VedKris Edu counselling.
- Apply via UCAS (undergrad medicine) or KCL direct portal (postgrad).
- Offer letter + CAS.
- UK Student Visa (Tier 4) with IHS at VFS Global India.
- Travel to London for September intake.
Fee Structure
| Programme | Annual Tuition (GBP) |
|---|---|
| MSc CS / Data Science | GBP 30,000–36,000 (~₹31.8–38.2 L) |
| LLM | GBP 22,000–28,000 (~₹23.3–29.7 L) |
| MSc Finance | GBP 24,000–32,000 (~₹25.4–33.9 L) |
Hostel / Accommodation
KCL Student Residences across central London. London has the world's largest Indian diaspora outside South Asia (1.5 million+ South Asians in Greater London).