As long-standing partners, King’s College London and The Courtauld Institute of Art bring together the strengths of two world-class institutions so that students can access a broader network of opportunities, expertise and support across both institutions.
In this article:
- I'm studying at The Courtauld Institute of Art, what services and facilities can I access at King’s College London?
- I’m a King’s student, what services and facilities can I access at The Courtauld Institute of Art?
- How can I find out more about the partnership?
Students from The Courtauld are an important part of the King’s College London community. As a Courtauld student, you can benefit from a wide range of facilities and services at King’s, including:
- An Associate membership to King’s College London Students' Union (KCLSU), which allows you to join KCLSU clubs and societies
- Access to King’s campuses, cafes, bars and leisure spaces across London
- Use of King’s Libraries and learning resources to support your studies
- King’s Sport & Wellness facilities, including King’s Gym memberships and BeActive
- King’s NHS Health Centre
- King’s Chaplaincy
You can find out more about the services and facilities available through the partnership on The Courtauld website.
Important to know: you need to collect your King’s student ID to access these benefits. To find out how to collect your ID card, see our article It's my first time on campus, how will I collect my student ID card?
King’s students enjoy free entry to the permanent collection of The Courtauld Gallery. Located next to the Strand Campus in the historic Somerset House, the gallery holds one of the UK’s most celebrated art collections and is known for its Impressionist paintings and cultural events.
If you’re studying for the Liberal Arts BA at King’s, you can also benefit from:
- Taking modules at The Courtauld
- Use of The Courtauld’s facilities at Vernon Square, including The Courtauld Library
- Access to materials not on permanent display at The Courtauld Gallery (bookable in advance and subject to availability)
- Complimentary tickets to The Courtauld’s temporary exhibitions, where possible
You can learn more about the partnership on the King’s College London and The Courtauld webpages.

