What is King's College London?
Q: What is King's College London?
A: King's College London (King's or KCL) is a large university in London, and a college of the federal University of London.
Q: When was it founded?
A: King's was founded in 1829, making it the third oldest university in England to receive its royal charter.
Q: How many campuses does it have?
A: King's has four Thames-side campuses located in central London and one campus located in Denmark Hill, South London.
Q: What kind of research does it specialize in?
A: King's is one of the largest centres for graduate and post-graduate medical teaching and biomedical research in Europe. It is home to six Medical Research Council centres, the most of any British university.
Q: How many students are enrolled at King's College London?
A: There are approximately 18,600 full-time students enrolled at King's College London.
Q: How much money did King’s make during 2009/10?
A: In 2009/10, King’s had a total income of £508 million with £144 million coming from research grants and contracts.
Q: Are there any Nobel Prize winners associated with KCL?
A: Yes, there are 12 Nobel Prize winners amongst KCL alumni and former faculty members.
