King's College London (KCL)

Summary

King's College London was founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington (then Prime Minister) in 1829 as a university college in the tradition of the Church of England. It now welcomes staff and students of all faiths and beliefs.

King's professors played a major part in nineteenth-century science and in extending higher education to women and working men through evening classes.

King's Strategic Vision 2029:
King's College London vision is to make the world a better place. King's College London vision is to make the world a better place.
Since our foundation in 1829, our students and staff have dedicated themselves in the service of society.
King's College London Strategic Vision, launched in January 2017 takes us to our 200th anniversary in 2029 and builds upon our history of making a full contribution to society.
King's College London will continue to focus on world-leading education, research and service and will have an increasingly proactive role to play in a more interconnected, complex world.