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Sort:Latest reviewsThe 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.
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.
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
Best aspect for me is student life, I’ve met some absolute amazing people in Kings that I know I’ll keep for years. I would say the worse aspect of King’s is the location for some degrees taking place in Waterloo campus which isn’t the most pleasant looking.
Kings is great but I feel like particularly for midwifery there's almost no guidance about navigating a work life balance with full time placement and lectures, essays and study. Which if managed poorly (and it generally is ) leads to deteriorating mental and physical health. Perhaps a day with a panel of 3rd years and qualified midwives giving there tips and tricks , or a buddy buddy system or ‘parent’ system for advice.
It is located within the heart of London which allows us to explore the city and be linked to so many more opportunities. The student societies are my favourite as I feel apart of my community and religion even within such a diverse area, however I feel the principal should be more welcoming and accepting of the voices which are calling his attention towards the unequal pay that certain workers within our faculty are getting.
It provides many opportunities and it is a very nice campus.
18-24 years
First gen student
I really like both campuses libraries as they are very big and provide many facilities. Staff are very friendly and the museums in Guy’s campus are amazing. I do not like they academic support. They advertise mental health support but not much for any academic support.
The best aspect of uni is the support given, especially as a first year where everything is new and overwhelming. Additionally for my course there where so much learning is done visually we have so many resources such as the simulation room to aid us Improvement could be done in helping us on ways to study for exams
It is great
Best - The student support and facilities are great especially in the Medicine course. We have connections with older years, staff and resources that many other schools don’t such as real cadavers for dissection. Worst - Maybe our exam period as there were disruptions and internet issues causing many of us to not do the best that we could. the system and software are quite old fashioned.
Being a computer science student, we are provided labs in Bush House to use with a good quality of equipment. However, with kings’ campus being in the city, the university campus feel isn’t as present as it could be. I think King’s can provide a more holistic experience by organising more inclusive events to get to know other students.
What makes it a really nice place to study is that there is an extremely wide range of modules that you are able to take which allow you to explore your academic interests and also explore nuanced perspectives. However, the Bsc Economics course is largely quite poor and needs a lot of work for it to realistically compete with any other economic courses at other universities.
Being on common year one I feel like there's less support and care put into some of the modules as they know we possibly won't be doing it next year it feels like they don't want to waste their time on us.
25-34 years
First gen student
It’s great place to study ,provides all the facilities needed and amazing tutors
There are several factors, academic excellence kcal is one of London’s top ranking universities. The university has a strong reputation for research and teaching with world class facilities and researchers. They provide us with modern libraries and state of the art laboratories and cutting edge research centres. One thing that could be improved is student support. Things can be in placed to help students academically, personally and financially. Through personal tutors, more financial aid and more career services
4.1
18-24 years
In a great location in the heart of London, so much to do and see.
A good mix of online and in person classes.
Pretty safe and everyone’s so nice and talkative.