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The beautiful interior of King's College London Chapel, showcasing its architecture and stained glass windows.

King's College London

King's College London, often called King's or KCL, is a big university in London, England. It started in 1829 with help from King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836, it became one of the first two colleges of the University of London.

Today, King's has five main campuses in London. The oldest is the Strand Campus, with historic buildings. Others are near the River Thames. The university has nine different areas of study, called faculties, with many departments and research centers.

King's is famous for its work in medical research and education. It is the largest place in Europe for graduate medical studies and has the world's first nursing school. The university is part of important groups like the Russell Group and works with other leading research centers. In 2024, King Charles III showed his support as the university's royal patron.

Many famous people have studied or worked at King's. This includes Nobel Prize winners and leaders from around the world. The university's beautiful buildings are often used in movies and TV shows, making it a well-known place in London.

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An old engraving showing King's College in London, a famous university building.
The Maughan Library at King's College London, shown on a bright, sunny day with its beautiful garden.
An exterior view of Bush House, a building at King's College London in London.
King's Building at King's College London, a historic university structure in the city.
The Franklin-Wilkins Building at King’s College London, located on the Waterloo Campus in Stamford Street.
Portrait of Reverend Henry Wace, painted in 1919.
Statue of author Virginia Woolf at King's College London.
A view of the South West Building at Strand Campus, King's College London, looking over the River Thames.
The Henriette Raphael House at KCL Guy's Campus, a modern building surrounded by greenery.

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