University Rankings
Discover King's College London's global and national rankings
| Ranking body | Latest available result | What it indicates |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | 31st globally | Global reputation, academic indicators, employer outcomes, research and international profile |
| QS Europe University Rankings 2026 | 7th in Europe | Regional European university performance |
| QS Sustainability Rankings 2026 | 16th globally | Environmental impact, social impact and governance indicators |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 | 38th globally | Teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry indicators |
| Times Higher Education UK position 2026 | 6th in the UK | UK position within THE World University Rankings 2026 |
| Times Higher Education Global Employability 2025 | 6th in the UK | Employer perception and graduate employability strength |
| Guardian University Guide 2026 | 21st in the UK | Student experience, teaching, feedback, continuation and career prospects |
| High Fliers Graduate Market 2026 | 11th most targeted UK university by top employers | Employer targeting for graduate recruitment |
Ranking Notes
King's College London has a very strong ranking profile for students who want global recognition. Its 31st global QS 2026 position and 38th global THE 2026 position place it among the most internationally visible UK universities.
For career-focused students, the employability signals are also important. King's is listed as 6th in the UK for graduate employability by Times Higher Education's Global Employability ranking and 11th in the UK among universities targeted by major graduate employers in the 2026 High Fliers report.
Rankings should still be compared with course fit, tuition fee, London living costs, scholarship options, placement availability and long-term career goals.
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