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Imperial College London

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Everything you need to know about Imperial College London

  • Imperial College, founded in 1907, and ranked as the No.1 college in London, is among the most prestigious colleges. It is a public university, with the main campus in South Kensington, an innovation campus in White City, and the Silwood Campus, which is exclusively for post-graduation with advanced laboratories and academic buildings. 
  • Imperial College is accredited by the BCS and IET and offers many UG and PG courses. The college exclusively focuses on science, engineering, medical, and business programs, out of which BSc, MSc, B. Eng, M. Eng, and MBBS are the courses offered. In addition, it has free access to other professional courses.
  •  The college provides three-year duration UG courses and a four-year integrated Master's Degree with a fee structure that ranges from EUR 28,000 to EUR 30,000, whereas the PG course is for one year with a fee structure of around EUR 30,000-EUR 35,000. 
  • The college also offers Scholarships, part-time jobs, and loans for student education.
  • Imperial College provides excellent career services to students from the first year, including one-to-one sessions with professional career consultants, daily skills seminars, and a free CV checking service. Students passing out from Imperial College get placements across the UK and other countries. 
Bachelors
Masters
PG Diploma
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Fees (£)

£37.90K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹39.74L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees (£)

£37.30K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹39.55L / year

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Duration

12 months

Postgraduate

MSc Finance

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Fees (£)

£42.20K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹44.75L / year

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Duration

12 months

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Fees (£)

£38.60K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹40.93L / year

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Duration

12 months

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Fees (£)

£42.20K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹44.75L / year

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Duration

12 months

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Fees (£)

£39.40K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹41.78L / year

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Duration

12 months

Postgraduate

MBA Full-Time

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Fees (£)

£61.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹65.22L / year

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Duration

12 months

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Fees (£)

£39.40K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹41.78L / year

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Duration

12 months

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University Ranking

WIt won the renowned Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) award for its intense focus on teaching and learning outcomes. Since 2017, Imperial College has been listed as one of the top 10 institutions in the world when comparing data from reliable rating sources as QS, THE, The Guardian, or The Complete University Guide. Employers throughout the world value degrees obtained from Imperial College because its graduates are regarded as highly skilled. The Guardian survey, which is highly respected in the UK and evaluates universities based on a variety of factors, including teaching quality, job possibilities, and the student-staff ratio, has ranked Imperial for the past five years among the top 10 higher education institutions worldwide. Since 2016, Shanghai rankings that place a high priority on the calibre of professors and research output have included Imperial among the top 30 universities. Overall, Imperial College London has been named one of the best universities in the world, not just in the UK and Europe.

 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings [1]24232525NA
QS - World University Ranking [2]88987
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking [3]89101112
The Complete University Guide - University Ranking (UK) [4]54555
The Guardian - University Rankings [5]67797
US News & World Report - Global Universities [6]1820202020


 

Course Ranking

Imperial College London, the only university in the UK with an emphasis on science, engineering, medicine, and commerce, was established in 1907. The best colleges in the UK for employment prospects include Imperial. The university's location in the heart of London also benefits students. London is home to more than 100 of the 500 largest corporations in Europe, putting graduates' educational institutions squarely in the centre of the labour market. The Imperial College offers a very well-liked major in civil engineering. It has been ranked first by The Guardian for four years running. The majority of Imperial College's engineering programmes have been listed in The Complete University Guide's best programmes. If we carefully examine the rankings data, the vast majority of the main rating companies have ranked Imperial's engineering programmes among the best in the world. Engineering programmes offered by Imperial College were ranked higher than its business ones. The bulk of its business programmes, with the exception of its Masters in Finance degree, have not been listed among the top 10 programmes.

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
Bloomberg - Best Business School Europe [7]15131317NA
FT (Financial Times) - GMBA Ranking [8]51395544NA
FT (Financial Times) - Master in Finance [8]9NA911NA
FT (Financial Times) - Master in Management [8]1514109NA
QS - Accounting & Finance [9]39312933NA
QS - Global MBA [10]1619192221
QS - Masters in Business Analytics RankingsNA2555
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics [11]NANANANA16
Ranking for Engineering Courses

 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Engineering and Technology6878NA
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings8778NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Engineering and Technology1012111413
The Complete University Guide - Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering22231
The Complete University Guide - Chemical Engineering Ranking 23333
The Complete University Guide - Civil Engineering Ranking12678
The Complete University Guide - Electrical & Electronic Engineering33334
The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering Ranking32223
The Guardian - Chemical Engineering 34222
The Guardian - Civil Engineering11143
The Guardian - Electronic & Electrical Engineering 14542
The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering51121
Ranking for Computers Courses

 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers971010NA
The Complete University Guide - Computer Science32344
Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings20182017NA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings33303338NA
QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings17282126NA
QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings11111111NA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings19171213NA
QS - QS - Mathematics Rankings10111111NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings1014161715
The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences Rankings33347
The Complete University Guide - Physics & Astronomy Rankings55769
The Guardian - Guardian Physics Rankings3032383325
Ranking for Humanities Courses

 

Ranked By2021
QS - QS - Art & Design Rankings51-100
Ranking for Medicine Courses

 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing RankingsNANANA201-300NA
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings12121010NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings44444
The Complete University Guide - Medicine Rankings857911
The Guardian - Guardian Medicine Rankings111191511

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Webometrics - World

13

US News

10

Times Higher Education

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QS Rankings

12

Times Higher Education

Requirements specific to India

Qualification

Minimum Requirement

CBSE – AISSE (Central Board of Secondary Education – All India Senior School Examination) Class XII

CISCE - ISC (Council for Indian School Certificate Examination - Indian School Certificate) Class XII

90-92% overall across five subjects with a score of 90 to 95% in relevant subjects

 

English Proficiency Required

Test

Minimum Score Required
TOEFL(iBT)92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)
PTE(Academic)62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements)
IELTS(Academic)6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements)
Duolingo English Test115 Overall with no less than 105 in any band score

Some of ICL,s courses require you to complete a year-long industrial placement as part of your degree, but you can also do shorter internships during your college breaks.

The Placement and Internship Unit of the Careers Service is dedicated to assisting students in finding placements both in the UK and internationally. Every year, over 7,000 firms post job openings on ICL's online vacancy service, JobsLive and your department may receive placement details immediately.

Through the Careers Service's Professional Project Fund, you can also get a stipend to help you complete a four-week internship in the UK not-for-profit sector.

Check here for more details: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/why-imperial/student-life/career-success/placements-internships/ 

First-year guarantee and Application
If they are eligible and submit their application by the deadline, all first-year students who choose Imperial as their top choice will be guaranteed a spot in College housing.

Rent 
Utility costs, internet access, basic contents insurance, maintenance, community cleaning, and a donation to your hall's activity fund are all included in your rent. Because your housing fees are paid on a term basis, it's simple to keep track of what has to be paid and when.

Security

All of the halls are equipped with security cameras and swipe card or fob entry systems. They also have manned security offices open 24 hours a day for on-campus housing, as well as mobile patrols for other halls.

Imperial has also implemented stringent fire safety procedures in all of its student housing.

Check here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/campus-life/accommodation/ 

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Arhaan

Imperial College London is an amazing college, I have many friends who have also attended and they are all very successful in their careers. The most important aspect of any college is that it provides a good education and Imperial offers excellent.

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Deshan

I'm a student of Imperial College London and I love it! The main campus is located in South Kensington and the college has an innovation campus in White City, so it's not too hard to get between the two. They have a great library and some beautiful parks nearby, as well as many other amenities.

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Sujay

I am a student in the UG program at Imperial College London. I have been here for 3 years and would like to finish in 4 years total. The fee structure is reasonable, with a range of fees that are not too high nor too low.

Scholarships

Deadline

2022-03-31

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹4.78L

Deadline

2020-04-30

Awarded

40

Amount

₹7.20L

Deadline

2023-07-07

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹4.78L

Deadline

2023-11-30

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹1.92L

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Imperial College London
Where is Imperial College London located?

Imperial College London is located in London, UK

How much does it cost to study in Imperial College London?

The average first year cost to study in Imperial College London is INR 3698411

What is the acceptance rate for Imperial College London?

Imperial College London has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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