About King’s College London
Founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington, within the tradition of the Church of England in 1829, King’s College at London is one of the oldest and well established research universities in the world. With its rich history and heritage, the University never fails to inspire and support its students, who are focused to solve problems of the needy and of the world.The University proudly boasts its Nobel Laureates like Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, and Professor Michael Levitt for their contribution to society and science respectively. Alumni of the University include Sir Michael Morpurgo, a well-loved children’s writer, Dr. Rosalind Franklin, famous biophysicist, Dina Asher Smith, a British Sprinter.Medicine from King’s College London is sought after worldwide, because of its roots in history. The University hosts the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative care directly descending from the world’s first professional school of nursing. This was founded in 1860 by Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern Nursing herself!The University is part of the prestigious Russell Group, which includes 24 universities in the UK dedicated to world-class research and solving society’s challenges at local, regional, and global levels. King’s College London ranking is often highlighted among the best globally, and as part of the Russell Group, it generates an impressive annual research income of £273 million.