King’s College London is one of the top 25 universities in the world (2010 QS international world rankings), and the fourth oldest in England.

Students found out about the range of courses available at King’s College London and what to expect if they chose to study there. It has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs.

Year 12 students who wish to apply to King’s College London and other UK universities will complete their online UCAS application with the support of school during the first term of Year 13.  However, all of our Year 12 students, including those applying to countries other than the UK, should already be well underway with their research and preparation for their university applications.  All Year 12 students have all received an information brochure with details of worldwide university application systems. Students have also attended a number of information sessions and assemblies this term with more detailed information about applying to university. These sessions will continue next year to guide all of our students through the application process.

Some interesting facts about Kings College London….

Nine people who have worked or studied at King's and its constituent institutions have been awarded the Nobel Prize.

King's has many famous former students and members of staff, including Rosalind Franklin and Reverend Desmond Tutu.

In 2004, the College celebrated the175^th anniversary.

It has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar. It is the largest centre for the education of healthcare professionals in Europe; no university has more Medical Research Council Centres.

King’s was voted the Sunday Times 'University of the Year 2010/11'.

For more information about King’s College London visit the website www.kcl.ac.uk

Ms Burgess