Is UCL Better Than KCL?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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IT'S A DRAW! So it's official:

King's is clearly the better choice

. However, if you prefer sex, alcohol, architecture and Coldplay, then UCL is waiting for you.

Is KCL part of UCL?

In 1835 the government announced that it would establish an examining board to grant degrees, with “London University” and King's both becoming affiliated colleges. This became the University of London in 1836, the former “London University” becoming

University College

, London (UCL).

Is KCL prestigious?

King's College London is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in England,

ranked 35th in the world

(QS World University Rankings 2022). … With five in the heart of London, it offers students a cosmopolitan setting with superb access to the academic, cultural and social riches of the city.

Is UCL good for history?

“The History department at UCL is

one of the best in the world

and also one of the most inclusive. … We shape the academic and public understanding of history through our books and articles, media work and social engagement.

Is KCL or UCL better?

The University of London's member institutions perform strongly in the QS World University Rankings 2020, with UCL moving up two places.

UCL ranked in 8th place worldwide

– up two places this year – and 3rd in the UK overall. … King's College London ranked joint 33rd globally and 7th in the UK.

What is the acceptance rate for UCL?

According to the latest report of UCAS, UCL received 42,540 applications and recorded an acceptance rate of

63%

.

What is UCL known for?

UCL Institute of Education holds its position as

the world number 1 in Education

, with Architecture number 2 and Archaeology number 3 globally. Anthropology, Geography, Arts & Humanities, Psychology, Anatomy, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry all rank in the world top 10.

Is it hard to get into King's College London?

Yes,

it is very difficult to get admission into King's College

London and you have to possess first class marks throughout your academic career before your application can be accepted for admission.

Is King's College London Ivy League?

Being part of the

Russell Group

(similar to the Ivy League in the U.S.), King's is a research-intensive university.

Is KCL an elite university?


King's is fairly prestigious

, but not among the UK's top universities. It does not do well on domestic ranking tables (which are more teaching-based) compared to other London institutions such as Imperial, UCL and LSE, and was rated silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Is King's College a Russell Group?

The other

Russell

Group universities are Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Imperial College London, King's College London, University College London, Leeds, Liverpool, London School of Economics, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Queen's University Belfast, Sheffield, Southampton and …

How competitive is King's College London?

Definitely not- King's attracts the brightest of cookies and

most courses are very competitive

. Many ask for A* grades at A-level but requirements do vary. Vital statistics: King's has more than 25,000 students- of whom over 10,000 are postgrads, according to the most recent figures in 2012/13.

Is UCL or kings better for history?

UCL is full of international students & people you probably won't have anything in common with. KCL is a LOT more friendly and sociable.

History department at kings is

also one of their best departments, in par with medicine.

What are the best courses in UCL?

UCL secured a top 10 place in an additional eight subject tables, namely

Anatomy & Physiology

(5th), Anthropology (joint 4th), Archaeology (3rd), Architecture/Built Environment (3rd), Geography (8th), Medicine (8th), Pharmacy & Pharmacology (5th) and Psychology (7th).

Is UCL good for engineering?

UCL Engineering has been

ranked fourth in the UK

and among the top 40 in the world in the latest world league tables by the Times Higher Education (THE). Computer Science at UCL was ranked among the top 20 in the world and fifth in the UK, confirming the Faculty of Engineering Sciences position as world leading.

Is there an interview for UCL?


UCL does not standardly interview its undergraduate applicants

. … If it is deemed that an interview is required for a group of applicants, then all applicants in this group should be interviewed regardless of their place of residence.

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