King’s College London (KCL) placed 38th in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, a drop of two places from 2025. In both social and life sciences, KCL ranked 32nd, whilst coming in 35th place for education studies. In business and economics, KCL ranked 59th; in computer science and physical sciences, KCL ranked 91st and 92nd, respectively. In the QS World University rankings, KCL achieved a similar position, 31st. In all of the domestic rankings, KCL rose from the previous year.
