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Undergraduate open days

As a prospective student there are many ways to experience King's for yourself and discover your options for undergraduate study.

Our undergraduate open days are a great way to explore different subject areas, visit our beautiful campus buildings, meet staff and students, and find out what it's like to study in London.

Health & Life Sciences - Guy's Campus

Including courses from: Biomedical Engineering; Bioscience Subjects; Chemistry; Dentistry and Dental Therapy & Hygiene; Global Health & Social Medicine/Sciences; Medicine; Midwifery; Natural Sciences; Neuroscience & Psychology; Nursing; Nutritional Sciences;  Pharmacy; Physiotherapy; Psychology; Sports & Exercise Medical Sciences.

• Saturday 08 June 2024
• Saturday 06 July 2024

Arts & Sciences - Strand Campus

Including courses from: Chemistry; Classics & Ancient History; Comparative Literature; Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence; Culture, Media & Creative Industries; Department of European & International Studies; Department of Political Economy; Digital Media & Culture; Economics; Engineering; English; English Language & Linguistics; Film Studies; Geography; Global Health & Social Medicine/Sciences; History; International Development; International Relations; King’s Business School; Law; Liberal Arts; Mathematics; Modern Languages; Music; Natural Sciences; Neuroscience and Psychology; Philosophy; Physics; Politics, Philosophy & Law ; Psychology; Social Sciences; Theology & Religious Studies; War Studies.

• Saturday 22 June 2024
• Saturday 07 Sept 2024

Virtual Open Days

We're running a series of talks over the coming months to help you learn more about applying to King's. Learn how to use UCAS, gain top tips when writing your personal statement, and have your questions answered live by current students and members of staff.

Book your place below to take part in one of our talks which include:

• Accommodation at King’s
• Applying to university through UCAS
• Choosing the right course
• Undergraduate Fees & Funding
• Writing your undergraduate personal statement

Book your place

You can watch our virtual open week talks recorded between 2022 & 2023 on-demand, alongside campus tours led by current students.

Watch our open day talks on-demand

Other ways to visit us on campus

Guided campus tours.

King’s is pleased to offer guided campus tours of four of our five campuses. Delivered by current students, you'll explore our teaching rooms, social spaces and campus highlights, all while learning more about university life at King's. 

Visit our Campus Tours webpage to register and find out more.

Virtual Campus Tours

Can't make it to campus? Join one of our online virtual tours of either Strand & Bush House or Guy's campuses and explore King's from the comfort of your own home. After the tour, a panel of student ambassadors will be ready to answer any questions you have about life on campus.

Book your place here

Chat to students and staff

Chat to current students and staff to find out about life at King's.

Undergraduate Guide

Download our undergraduate guide to discover our courses

Register your interest

Sign up for information about our courses, events, applying and more.

Want to know more about studying at King's? We're here to help.

Strand Campus Tours | Aug 2023 - July 2024

Experience King's College London's Strand & Bush House Campus on a guided tour with a current student.

Select date and time

• Friday May 3 2:30 PM
• Friday May 10 2:30 PM
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Strand Reception

About this event

14:20 - 14:30: Arrival at Strand Campus reception

14:30 - 15:30: Guided campus tour

When are tickets released?

Our campus tours run all year round and we stagger the release of our tickets on a monthly basis. Tickets are released at the start of each month.

H ow many tickets can I book?

You are welcome to select up to 2 tickets per tour. If your guest is also interested in studying at King's, we would advise them to book separately.

Fully booked tours

Please note, we do have maximum capacities on our campus tours to ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors on campus. If the tour you wish to attend is fully booked, please continue to check the Eventbrite page for any cancellations as this will make tickets available.

Will I see my department?

To make sure the tour is enjoyable for all visitors of every subject and study level, we won’t be able to show you spaces specifically for your department. However, you can learn more about your department’s teaching spaces by speaking directly with academics on UniBuddy .

Will I be able to see accommodation on this tour?

Unfortunately, we won’t be able to show you any accommodation on this tour. Separate accommodation tours are available via the King's Residences webpage .

Guidance on visiting our campus

Before visiting, please check out our webpages for further COVID-19 guidance before visiting our campuses.

No longer available to join the tour?

If you’re no longer able to join the campus tour, please email us at [email protected] to cancel your place on the tour and release your ticket for another visitor.

Important booking information:

• You will be sent an email confirmation once you have booked your place.
• Please download your campus tour ticket and have this ready to be scanned on the day.
• Please direct any queries to [email protected].
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When do guided tours take place .

Guided tours will be running from Monday 8 April until Saturday 22 June on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:00 and 14:00 and on Saturdays at 11:00 and 13:00. During the initial week between Monday 8 April and Friday 12 April, increased tours will be offered daily at 12:00 and 14:00,  We will also be running increased tours during May half term from Tuesday 28 May to Saturday 1 June with 4 tours scheduled daily at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00.  Our Campus Tours are in high demand so we recommend you book as soon as possible. If you are unable to book a tour, we would encourage you to consider a  self-guided tour of campus. You are not required to book if you opt for a self-guided tour but should be mindful of our closure dates , when it would not be possible to visit.

Guided Campus Tours will resume on Wednesday 3 July.  Tour dates for July and August will be available to book from mid-May. 

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What is covered on a guided tour?

Our guided tours will give you an opportunity to ask general questions relating to:

• the application process
• how to apply
• look for accommodation
• see what it's like to be a student in London and at UCL.

These tours are lead by an experienced Student Ambassador or a member of staff. 

These are general tours of our Bloomsbury campus. We are unable to include access to any UCL Halls of Residence during a guided tour.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Disabled access

The majority of the UCL campus and the entirety of the campus tour is fully accessible, but if you have any special requirements, please get in touch before you visit on [email protected]  and we will be happy to help.

Looking for a specific department?

Some departments may offer their own tours. You can find contact details for individual departments on the relevant departmental website.  

UCL Open Days

You can also discover individual departments and their programmes on a UCL Open Day. 

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Planning a visit to UCL? 

UCL's main campus is located in the Bloomsbury district at the very heart of London and is well-served by transport links.

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Self-guided tours 

Want to explore the UCL campus in your own time?

• Read about self-guided tours of the campus

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You can chat to a current student at UCL today.

Match with an Undergraduate or Postgraduate student ambassador, with students online from different countries studying a wide selection of subjects. 

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Travelling to campus & around London

Planning your journey in advance     

We advise that you plan your journey in advance, to ensure that you arrive at your classes and exams in good time. 

We recommend referring to the Plan a Journey tool from TfL (Transport for London) when planning your route to help you arrive on time. This includes a number of accessibility filters, to help you find step-free routes, for example.

You can also find further accessibility information on the TfL website .

You may also want to refer to  Google Maps or Citymapper .

What if there is industrial action on transport during exam time? ​​​​​

We recommend planning alternate routes in case of industrial action takes place across travel services including rail, tubes and buses, which could cause significant delays in your journey.

For reliable sources of information on the latest information about planned industrial action on transport, you can refer to:

• TFL - strikes
• National Rail - industrial action
• Timeout - 'London train strikes: everything you need to know'

These are some helpful resources you can use to plan ahead: 

• Plan a Journey tool from Transport for London (TfL)
• National Rail

Finding your campus

At Visit King’s you’ll find helpful guidance on:

• Travelling to our campuses by bus, underground and train
• Access for disabled students 
• Virtual tours of all 5 campuses
• Campus and location maps

Visit the dedicated webpage below for each campus:

• Travelling to Strand Campus
• Travelling to Denmark Hill Campus
• Travelling to Guy’s campus
• Travelling to St Thomas’ Campus
• Travelling to Waterloo Campus

For information about various types of travelcards for rail, underground and buses, as well as tips and advice about finding the best option for you based on your travel needs, please refer to  What travelcards & discounts can I get on public transport?

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A surprise arrest and a corruption scandal hint at splits in Putin's inner circle

A corruption scandal centered on allegations against Russia ’s deputy defense minister has drawn surprise and speculation from close observers of the country’s elite.

But it’s not the allegations against Timur Ivanov — a close ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu , well known for his lavish lifestyle — that are causing a stir. Instead, many are trying to figure out what his sudden arrest means in the power games at the heart of the Kremlin . 

The arrest was announced last week by Russia’s Investigative Committee, which said Ivanov had been detained on suspicion of taking a bribe. He will remain in custody until at least June.

During  court proceedings held Wednesday, the once powerful figure appeared in a glass cage,  still wearing his army uniform. 

The official Telegram channel of Moscow City Courts said in a release after the hearing that Ivanov had been accused of “receiving a bribe on an especially large scale,” which could see him face up to 15 years in jail. The court release also said Ivanov had  entered “a criminal conspiracy with third parties” to commit a crime and accused him of receiving a bribe in the form of services rendered to him as the result of “contracting and subcontracting work for the needs of the Ministry of Defense.”

Several other people were arrested in connection with the probe, including construction boss Alexander Fomin , who is being accused of giving a bribe in connection with Ivanov’s case, according to a separate release on the Moscow City Courts Telegram channel. 

Ivanov has denied the bribery charges against him, his lawyer told state media. The Moscow City Court will hear his appeal May 8.

The case follows years of work from the Anti-Corruption Foundation of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny and other Russian journalists investigating the sources of Ivanov’s wealth.

Asked about a report from a prominent Russian journalist that Ivanov might be facing graver charges of state treason, the Kremlin asked reporters not to speculate about the case and to rely on “official information” from investigators.

With the case short on public details, the spiraling probe has Russian media and analysts abuzz with theories: Were the charges brought on the orders of the boss, President Vladimir Putin ? Or could it be the result of jockeying for influence over his war in Ukraine? 

Many observers agree that Ivanov’s legal troubles may hint at an uncertain future for his former boss Shoigu, the defense minister in charge of Putin’s war.

This move against one of his closest allies could point to divisions between rival “clans” in the Russian elite as they compete for influence and riches amid the new realities of a country at war.

“Influential groups vying for power are now attacking each other even more aggressively than before the war, and it’s no longer just lone players or minor representatives of the various clans who are at risk, but central figures too,” Russian journalist Andrey Pertsev wrote in an analysis for Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 

Pertsev argues that Ivanov’s arrest appeared to have blindsided Shoigu, who was seen at a meeting with him just hours earlier.

Shoigu’s position as defense minister appeared to be in jeopardy in late 2022, after several successful Ukrainian counteroffensives and embarrassing Russian retreats. The failures sparked bitter criticism from Russia’s influential military bloggers, but especially late Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, and the spat culminated in Wagner’s armed march on Moscow last June . 

But the revolt was short-lived and Prigozhin is now dead. Shoigu emerged, eventually, and has thrived since, with the Russian army making advances in the last few months amid delays in Western military aid. 

“I note that Shoigu has regained his position in Putin’s eyes in the last six months to a year and has become noticeably closer to him, quite successfully managing the flow of information that comes to the president about military affairs,” political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya wrote on her Telegram channel the night of Ivanov’s arrest.  

So far, Shoigu has remained silent on the scandal, but he officially dismissed Ivanov from his position the day after his arrest, according to state news agency Tass. As of Monday, Ivanov’s profile was missing from the Defense Ministry’s website.

But little happens in Russia, especially to such high-ranking officials, without at least tacit approval from Putin. 

And the timing of the scandal’s sudden eruption in public seemed notable to many analysts.

Putin will be inaugurated for his fifth presidential term on May 7. A government reshuffle would be expected to come in the days after that, which could be Putin’s chance to bring in new faces or show the door to old ones — like Shoigu.

“Ivanov is one of the closest people to Shoigu,” Abbas Gallyamov, a Russian political analyst and former Putin speechwriter, wrote on Telegram . “His arrest on the eve of the appointment of a new government suggests that the chances of the current minister to remain in his chair are sharply declining.”

But others pointed to the fact that Putin — if he really wanted to — could just fire Shoigu at any moment, without the need for a public spectacle of Ivanov’s detention. 

“Even if this is a message for Shoigu, it’s unlikely Putin is ready to dismiss him,” Andrei Kolesnikov, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, told NBC News. 

This would mean that the war in Ukraine is not going according to plan, Kolesnikov said, and that Putin was wrong about Shoigu.

“Rather, this is a message to the elites — no one is irreplaceable, one has to behave more modestly during our holy war with the West — and to the general public — the regime is fighting corruption not in words, but in deeds,” he added. 

Yuliya Talmazan is a reporter for NBC News Digital, based in London.