The University of London is one of the world's leading academic institutions, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence.

Established in 1829, King's College London is one of the oldest and largest multifaculty colleges of the University. The College has been responsible for some of the discoveries that have shaped the modern world, such as the development of antiseptic and the discovery of the structure of DNA. It enjoys a worldwide reputation for teaching and research, and its alumni include eight Nobel laureates. Today, King's has the largest medical and dental schools in the UK.