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King's College London
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- Website
- kcl.ac.uk
- Founded
- 1829
- Rankings that list it
- 7 of 13 tracked
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Where King's College London stands
- in PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities
- #11
- 2026
- alumni founders, 222 companies
- 227
- 2026
- raised by those companies
- $5.4B
- 2026
- university rankings list it
- 7 of 13
- Rankings ledger
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities | 2026 | #11 | No prior edition | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
| QS World University Rankings | 2014/15 | #16 | No prior edition | B | Prestige, Research, Talent, Performance |
| U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities | 2026-2027 | =42 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige |
| CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #44 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings | 2026 | #65 | No prior edition | A | Research, Innovation, Prestige |
| Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2026 | #67 | No prior edition | A | Research, Prestige |
| Nature Index Research Leaders | 2026 | #175 | No prior edition | B | Research |
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Overview
King's College London (KCL) is one of the founding colleges of the University of London, established in 1829. With a strong Christian ethos, KCL integrates religious instruction with academic pursuits. The university has evolved into a global institution, hosting over 33,000 students from 190 countries and employing around 9,500 staff. KCL is recognized for its academic excellence and research capabilities, particularly in humanities, law, sciences, and social sciences, including health fields like psychiatry.
Ranked near King's College London in PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Copenhagen Business School | 260 | 235 | $8B | |
| 7 | University College Dublin | 242 | 225 | $3.8B | |
| 8 | University College London | 238 | 229 | $9.2B | |
| 9 | University of Nottingham | 232 | 227 | $6.3B | |
| 10 | University of Leeds | 229 | 224 | $6.5B | |
| 11 | King's College LondonThis page | 227 | 222 | $5.4B | |
| 12 | University of London | 219 | 217 | $9.1B | |
| 13 | University of Warwick | 217 | 207 | $3.9B | |
| 14 | University of Bristol | 195 | 189 | $6.9B | |
| 15 | Bocconi University | 188 | 179 | $5.6B | |
| 16 | Durham University | 186 | 183 | $8.5B |
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- King's College London official website
- PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities, 2026
- QS World University Rankings, 2014/15
- U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026-2027
- CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List), 2026
- SCImago Institutions Rankings, 2026
- Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2026
- Nature Index Research Leaders, 2026
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