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26 Reviews Found
Likes
- The vast variety of activities, societies and clubs to join in and expand your network. Most of them are free to join or have a very minimal fee for joining.
- The faculty and the professors are kind and cooperative. They are really knowledgeable, and I have received an immense amount of support from them.
- King's has one of the best libraries for all students. The library's collection is also amazing!
Dislikes
- Sometimes the common places and study spaces are entirely full, and they can have a better management to manage the spaces so that everyone is accommodated.
- Few buildings in strand campus are extremely confusing and I found it hard to navigate through those sometimes.
- The timetables setup sometimes is poorly managed, sometimes I have no gaps between 4-5 classes and it's back to back or I'll have 4-5 hours of free time between two lectures.
Campus Life
- 5 campuses are there in total: Denmark hill, Strand, Waterloo campus, Guy's campus, St thomas campus.
- All kinds of facilities are available in the campus areas: libraries, cafes, bar, sports facilities, gym, general surgery office, doctors, on-call, dance studios, yoga classes etc.
- There's no major popular events as such, King's College London celebrate many events in their societies and on campus daily.
- There are many opportunities to connect with others, give back to society and engage in culture, even if studying remotely. Wherever you are in the world at the moment, King's has a rich offer of activities for you to get involved.
- King’s Sport delivers a range of opportunities for students and staff to get involved in sport and physical activity, with an ambition to be the most active university in London. This year, you don’t have to go to a gym or class in person to take part – it’s all online.
- Apart from that many extra curricular clubs are also provided.
Accommodation
- My accommodation was a private one, I found it online through different websites like university living, amber students. Monthly rent was 1300 approx. All facilities in my accommodation were included: laundry, study room, common room, bike storage etc. My accommodation was 25 mins by tube, and 35 mins by bus. The student groups were quite diverse.
- My main challenge while finding the accommodation was the availability since I got my conditional offer also quite late.
- I would recommend book accommodations quite early and as soon as possible, and try to go for King's College accommodation for more networking.
- Hostel And PG Cost: 15,600/ year







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Likes
- Location is a prime one in London, at the very heart of the city
- Teaching Style is good and involves a mix of presentations and interactive sessions
- Events are the highlight with something for everyone to learn and have fun
Dislikes
- At times even presentation style of teaching can become boring
- Some subjects were not very interesting
- Eventually could get the best help to land a job there
Campus Life
- My college had 4-5 campuses. Strand campus and Bush house campus are next to each other in an area called Strand itself. Waterloo Campus is at a place called Waterloo.
- All these 3 are a walking distance of 10 minutes from each other and can be suitable to conduct different lectures throughout the day.
- Guy's Campus is near London bridge. Denmark Campus is bit far in south london side.
- There were events like show your traditions/culture. Football matchday events at the pub with just food and drinks.
Accommodation
- I used rental websites like spareroom and zoopla but eventually found an accommodation through an agent from University living.
- My monthly rent was around 600 pounds and included bills. They had kitchen areas, common halls wherein could watch TV, play at the pool table or simply hangout.
- The main part of finding an accommodation is the area it is situated in because not knowing much about the city before moving there can be painful and scary to understand the area dynamics.






Likes
- Diversity in the cohort- The class was a combination of people from different places from all around the globe.
- Support from staff- Staff was always there to guide and support wherever required.
- Part-time work opportunities- There were plenty of on-campus and work from very flexible home opportunities.
Dislikes
- My campus (Denmark Hill)- This campus is for the Institute of Psychiatry and Psychology and is far from the main campus, which makes it a little less happening compared to other campuses.
- Lack of practical exposure to real-life industry- My course lacked practical aspects and applicability of theoretical knowledge in the real world.
Campus Life
- King's College London has four campuses, namely, Strand Campus (located in Aldwych), Denmark Hill Campus (located in Camberwell Green), Guy's campus (located near london bridge station) and Waterloo Campus (next to london's south bank center).
- Facilities like libraries are present on each campus related to respective departments, cafeterias, common spaces.
Accommodation
- My accommodation was at King's College London. So, I got to know about it from the college's website. My room was a large ensuite and the rent for which was 1360 pounds per month including all the facilities like electricity and wifi. The kitchen was shared between six people.
- I will recommend students to apply as early as possible and check the location before selecting any accommodation. To get into cheap accommodations do consider how far it is from your campus as transportation is costly and may also take time.
- My accommodation was 30 minutes away from the campus but it was the nearest accommodation of King's College so it was most convenient for me.











Likes
- Course Structure for one year degrees
- Societies, clubs and their scope of exposure
- Architecture of the university
Dislikes
- Long distances between different campuses
- Low on study spaces inside Strand campus
- Some teachers are very good researchers but not very good as "teachers"
Campus Life
- There are 5 campuses of KCL. We have a sports centre (gym, climbing, etc.), an NHS centre inside campus, and the very famous Maughan Library is a campus in itself.
- I studied at the Strand campus. I am not very aware of the fests, but there are hundreds of clubs in KCL, we also have webinars and competitions in every subject field.
- Extracurricular activities under clubs can be done as members or otherwise, as members you get discounted prices and can go to competitions and exhibitions, meet people in the industry etc.
Accommodation
- Accommodations can be found on the internet directly; try to find alumni on LinkedIn, etc., and talk to them about potential sites or groups where you can find accommodations. You can use these sites: University Living, GradPad, and Amber Student.
- Challenges are that cheap accommodations get booked way before college starts; be early with the process (about 3-4 months before starting). Best Recommendation near Strand Campus: Northumberland House.








Likes
- Student support teams, infrastructure, study spaces, library, academic resources
Dislikes
- Graduation ceremony fee (should be included in tuition fee)
- Limited one-to-one time with academics
- Departments often in silos (lack of collaborative approach at times between departments)
Campus Life
King's has 3 major campuses, I was based out of Strand. The Maughan Library is just beautiful. Campus life has been amazing at King's with lots of student-focussed events happening across the year. The opportunity to meet new people from different countries has been so exciting. I've been an active part of the hiking society and I've gotten to explore the scenic landscape of the UK, with hikes happening almost every weekend!
Accommodation
I stayed at Northumberland House in a twin sharing room and I had to pay 215 GBP per week. A lot of my friends also opted for King's residences, which is a bit more expensive but has a bit more modern facilities.
Likes
- Infrastructure, College Bar (You’ll network with a vibrant mix of people there), Social Events, Kings Ball, Faculty, Staff
Dislikes
- Course (As it was just theoretical)
Campus Life
I didn't join any clubs as I was usually working part-time, but I do regret that now. The clubs and social events at King's are fun and truly enriching, offering a unique exposure. I would definitely suggest joining a club to fully enjoy a great university life.
Accommodation
I stayed in a student accommodation named Scape Shoreditch, paying approximately £1,200 per month for a small studio. Honestly, considering central London, this price is pretty decent. However, what I realized while living there is that if you rent an apartment and share it with friends, it will be more spacious and much cheaper.
Likes
- The program structure - 6 months of teaching followed by 3 months of dissertation.
- The course was quite practical in terms of the knowledge imparted and the skills developed.
- The faculty in the 2nd trimester was industry professionals who shared industry insights.
Dislikes
- The dissertation support was minimal and it wasn't conducted in an ideal manner.
- The cohort was mostly people with 0-1 years of work experience and not as diverse as I was expecting.
Campus Life
Campus life is alright, with a lot of clubs and events opportunities - but mostly undertaken by UG students and not much by PG. However, research facilities and libraries are centrally located and excellent to work in.
Accommodation
I lived in an ensuite room in student accommodation - my cost was about £1200 per month in Zone 2 London. This accommodation was 25 minutes away from my university and highly recommended to stay within 40 minutes of the campus. The kitchen was shared by 8 people. A cheaper option would be staying on the outskirts of London in a shared apartment, where the rentals could be brought down to £600 per month easily.
Likes
- I like the Campus.
Dislikes
- I dislike the Assessment Methods (More exams than practical application)
Campus Life
There are a lot of clubs but I did not participate in any as I am Master's student. The campus facilities are all great.
Accommodation
I was in a student accommodation with a sharing washroom, right next to Tower of London. It costed me around 1100pounds/month.
Likes
- King's College London is an esteemed college, has a good world ranking, and is quite well known so that is beneficial.
- Academically, the structure of the syllabus is very clear. You will always have an idea at the very beginning of the course, about when you submit each assignment and where the exams will be held.
- You are well informed about the career options after the course. Opportunities to network with people in different fields.
Dislikes
- There is no placement as such. You can find career fairs happening on campus and career mentors. However, there is no placement cell.
- The lab experience for everyone will be different. Which can be considered good or bad. However, for a dissertation, you can rank the projects you want to work on, and if you end up getting a lower rank of your preference, then you might not get the kind of research experience you want. You can always opt to reach out individually to researchers in that case.
Campus Life
There are definitely lots of clubs that you can be a part of. However, I find that bachelor's students are more part of these clubs than master's students. However, you can become a class representative. Infrastructure-wise, very developed. Many extracurricular activities as well. Neuroscience Society specifically keeps having weekly and bi-weekly activities which would be definitely something to look into.
Accommodation
I live with a family in London, so I do not have idea about college accommodation prices. However, renting costs per month can be around 50,000-1,00,000 INR. You can always look for apartments to share with three four people, which would be feasible compared to renting one room. Sharing a flat of 3-4 rooms would mean, per person 50,000-70,000 INR per month.
Likes
- Stellar Academics, Good Extracurricular activities, Inclusive campus and welcoming students, Proximity to the best locations (Corporate Offices help with open days), Stellar Faculty , Emphasis on Applied Learning
Dislikes
- Major emphasis on self-studying (less hand-held support), Assessment arrangements can sometimes be "not ideal", Cost of Living
Campus Life
Campus life is great overall the campus is friendly, and students are welcoming, I have personally not seen or heard anyone being negatively treated for XYZ reasons. In terms of the infrastructure it's great, the business school is located on a strand in the heart of central London in fact the Bush house (Business school main building, former BBC headquarters) shares walls with the Australian and Indian Embassies. Bush house a gym as well which is really great for a post-lecture gym session with friends. Maughan Library is less than a 10-minute walk away from King's which is the biggest library in London and reserved for King's College London students. In fact, the library was the former building of the government where they kept all the records, (fun fact: it was also called the backbone of the British empire).
Accommodation
London is expensive and so is the accommodation but accommodations are great On average expect somewhere between 1-1.5 lacs for rent every month.




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