Comprehensive ranking: In the QS World University Ranking in 2023, UCL ranked 8th, while KCL ranked 37th.
Admission rate: The admission standard of UCL is relatively high. In addition to excellent A-Level and IELTS scores, you also need to attend school interviews and provide corresponding letters of recommendation. The admission rate is low, 13.5%. KCL is relatively more friendly, with an admission rate of 35%, and the application is less difficult.
Professional characteristics and strength: UCL is a comprehensive university with strong scientific research strength and good professional level in all aspects. UCL is involved in the field of architecture/construction planning, but KCL is not. KCL's research on international conflicts is at the leading level in the world, and nursing, medicine, law and humanities are also its well-known majors. At the same time, KCL is involved in the fields of nursing/obstetrics, physical education/sports science, but UCL is not.