Welcome to King's College

One of the 31 constituent Colleges that make up the University of Cambridge, King's College was founded by King Henry VI in 1441 and has continuously striven to uphold Henry’s love for ‘education, religion, learning and research’. Whether you are browsing this site as a potential student applicant, visitor or member, we hope that these pages will inform you and draw you closer into the life of this cherished place.

Study at King's

Become part of a diverse and supportive community which combines academic commitment with a lively social scene.

Plan Your Visit

We welcome visitors from all over the world to walk through the College grounds and experience our world-famous Chapel.

King's College Choir

As well as singing choral services during term time, the Choir also sing in concerts in the Chapel and tour internationally.

Applying to King's?

Are you making an application to study an undergraduate course at King's this year? Find our further information about our application process here. 

Alumni Community

Stay connected to the King's community wherever you are in the world, attend an alumni reunion, and keep up-to-date with the College's latest news and research.

The Shop at King's

Buy gifts, souvenirs, concert tickets and CDs of the King's College Choir as well as a range of exclusive products only available at the official College Shop.

The College Library

As well as preserving many rare book and manuscript treasures, the Library serves the current needs of the College's students and senior members.

Archive Centre

The Archive Centre holds the College's internal administrative records as well as the personal papers of former members and associated individuals.

Support the College

Philanthropic giving plays a vital role in the continuation of the College and its ability to offer a world-class educational experience to all of our students.

Dining at King's

Hold your conference, reception or dinner in the exquisite historic setting of King's, with its justified reputation for exceptional food, wine and service.

News

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Cambridge researchers find a new way to measure dark energy

King’s Fellow Anne Davis and colleagues have found a new way to detect and measure dark energy by studying Andromeda, the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way.

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Shire horses come in for another wildflower meadow harvest

The heavy horses, surrounded by gardeners from various Cambridge Colleges, have helped harvest the meadow with far lower impact on soil compaction and the flora than if a tractor had been used.

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King’s alumnus: ‘The Stormzy Scholarship has proved to be an invaluable award’

Joseph Vambe (KC 2018) was one of the first two Cambridge students to be awarded a Stormzy Scholarship, launched in 2018. 

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