1,206 reviews for King's College London, University of London

There is absolutely zero disability access of any kind - DO NOT GO HERE if you have any form of disability. I am visually impaired and all the lectures are available only as PDFs or slide shows of PDFs, there is no option to receive any of the info via typed text that a screen reader can access. The exams involve looking at jpgs of graphs, there is no option for visually impaired students at all.

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The student services are severely lacking, with insufficient staff to address the high volume of requests. Disability and inclusion services exhibit a lack of genuine care, often inundating you with paperwork at every stage of your request, contributing to an insensitive and impersonal experience. Navigating this university for support can be frustrating, involving excessive forms and additional fees for subpar services. While the student body is generally okay, those seeking a vibrant social experience may find it lacking, especially when compared to universities outside of London. The student union appears virtually non-existent, allocating funds predominantly for the university's exterior aesthetics rather than student services. This prioritization has left many feeling isolated and disheartened. Despite considerable funding, it's unclear where the money is directed. If you're considering this university, particularly as a British student, be prepared for potential feelings of isolation and disappointment, as the current state of affairs does not align with the expectation of the best years of your life. The university's appeal seems geared more towards international students due to the substantial fees they contribute. Interaction with British students is limited unless involved in sports. While there is potential for improvement if the university redirects its focus towards student well-being instead of architectural aesthetics, such a shift appears unlikely at this point. One positive aspect, however, is that this university can create resilience as the challenges may force you to adapt. Being in London in your 30s when you can afford it is probably an amazing experience, but the financial struggle while studying can be overwhelming. Surviving in London on a tight budget may require tight measures that are not worth it. Consider coming to London later, perhaps when you start working, to fully appreciate and enjoy the city's opportunities without the financial burden. Ultimately, university should be a time of fun, personal growth, and forming lasting friendships. You should consider choosing a university on a campus setting for a more exciting and enjoyable experience.

The location in central London not far from where the UKs decisions are made is amazing. The library has most of the resources I need and if you can’t find something the library staff will happily try and make it available. The thing where the uni lets us down the most is admin.

Tight schedule and lot of material to cover, but apart from that the staff and lecturers are on board with everything. Demanding but very helpful and approachable. Great facilities and support from every site.

Not very good support for mental health, you can feel isolated quite quickly in the big city. Student life great if you're can afford it but in a big city with little support for disadvantaged students your more likely to spend any extra time working than being able to participate.

The best part is the library that is open 24hours during exam season. I feel really supported as I can take all the time I need to study. Furthermore, the support that is available to those in need.

So here's my experience as a postgraduate student at KCL: The student support services were excellent, they've put in a lot of effort to support our academic skills (e.g academic writing support, workshops on various skills related to our field, etc.), employability skills (CV reviews, workshops on working in different sectors within our field, etc.), employment opportunities at the campus, and accommodation services. In addition to that, we had access to a lot of lectures and conferences that involved academic experts and people from different industries. As a postgraduate student, I didn't have much time left to get involved in the activities of any student societies. I don't think my peers had time as well. We normally had our lessons late so we couldn't participate in many of the activities of the student societies. For instance I couldn't take part in the football games because some of the games coincided with the classes. The only thing that could be improved was that the university didn't really have a campus feel to it, there's not really much the university could do about it being located in central London. If you are looking for a university with a campus feel—living in campus, activities all day long, etc. Then you might want to consider a different university. Overall, I'd say it was a great experience for me because it had everything I wanted and needed. I was a postgraduate student and knew I wasn't going to spend much time on extracurricular activities so the campus feel wasn't a main priority for me.

I have found campus life is good, the university is a nice place to be and there are many well ran societies and events to participate in and join in with. However, many of the strikes have completely cut off my learning due to the fact a considerable amount of my teachers have striked, I've missed many lessons with one of my lecturers only conducting one lecture so far this term. This has left me extremely confused about subjects I am still new to and greatly worrying about how I am meant to do well in my assessments if I have not been properly taught.

Lots of opportunities, events and societies